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SAFETY · Safe TIMING · GoodHIGH 25°CJapan
Osaka
Dotonbori’s neon signs glow until 2am, yet the best takoyaki stalls close before midnight.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · GoodHIGH 31°CIndonesia
Bali
You will find more yoga studios than temples in Canggu, but the incense still burns on every street corner.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · PoorHIGH 34°CThailand
Bangkok
Gilded temples rise above bustling street food stalls where spicy curries perfume the air.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 34°CThailand
Chiang Mai
Ancient temples with gilded spires stand beside modern cafes serving iced coffee.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 33°CThailand
Chiang Rai
Incense hangs in the air around the White Temple long after the tour buses leave.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Safe TIMING · GoodHIGH 25°CJapan
Hiroshima
The Peace Memorial Park is quiet even at noon, but the okonomiyaki stalls in Hondori are already packed.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov -
SAFETY · Safe TIMING · MixedHIGH 17°CJapan
Hokkaido
Snow-capped peaks meet a vibrant culinary scene, where fresh seafood is pulled from icy waters.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 32°CIndonesia
Jakarta
The traffic around Bundaran HI never stops, but the best sate ayam is always found at a roadside stall after midnight.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 32°CThailand
Koh Chang
Jungle-clad mountains meet white sand beaches, where rustic fishing villages sit beside modern resorts.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 32°CThailand
Koh Samui
Palm-fringed beaches meet bustling markets where fresh seafood grills beside ancient temples.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Feb, Mar, Apr -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 32°CIndonesia
Komodo
Ancient dragons roam volcanic hills above turquoise reefs teeming with vibrant fish.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 32°CThailand
Krabi
Longtails cough through Railay’s shallows while climbers chalk up under streaked limestone walls.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar -
SAFETY · Safe TIMING · GoodHIGH 24°CJapan
Kyoto
Geisha still walk Gion’s narrow lanes at dusk, but the crowds with cameras now outnumber them.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · GoodHIGH 31°CIndonesia
Lombok
Lombok offers quieter surf breaks than Bali, but expect fewer luxury resorts and more warungs for your nasi goreng.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep -
SAFETY · Safe TIMING · GoodHIGH 24°CJapan
Nara
Ancient temples stand amidst roaming deer, their antlers silhouetted against the modern city skyline.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · PoorHIGH 33°CThailand
Pattaya
Beneath the golden Buddha on Pratumnak Hill, neon lights illuminate a city of quiet temples and lively beer bars.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · PoorHIGH 32°CThailand
Phuket
Limestone karsts pierce turquoise waters where longtail boats glide past bustling Patong Beach.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · MixedHIGH 31°CIndonesia
Raja Ampat
Where lush jungle meets turquoise waters, vibrant coral gardens teem with reef sharks and manta rays.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · GoodHIGH 30°CIndonesia
Sumba
Ancient megalithic tombs stand sentinel over surfers riding turquoise waves.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · GoodHIGH 31°CIndonesia
Sumbawa
Volcanic peaks loom over quiet fishing villages where water buffalo graze near the shore.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct -
SAFETY · Safe TIMING · GoodHIGH 24°CJapan
Tokyo
Shinjuku’s neon glows until 4am, but the best ramen is in Shibuya, served in silence.
$113 hotel/night Affordability Pricey Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov -
SAFETY · Caution TIMING · GoodHIGH 31°CIndonesia
Yogyakarta
Ancient temples rise from green fields while street art adorns city walls.
$39 hotel/night Affordability Very affordable Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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SAFETY · SafeQuality of Life 74 / 100 Sustainability 77 / 100Japan (6 destinations)
Vending machines dispense hot coffee on every corner, yet finding a public trash can is a day-long quest.
$113 hotel/night Affordability 50 -
SAFETY · CautionQuality of Life 46 / 100 Sustainability 39 / 100Indonesia (8 destinations)
You'll find more mosques than temples, and the best nasi goreng is always from a street cart.
$39 hotel/night Affordability 87 -
SAFETY · CautionQuality of Life 67 / 100 Sustainability 51 / 100Thailand (8 destinations)
Longtail boats, burnt chili smoke, and monks scrolling phones at 7-Eleven.
$39 hotel/night Affordability 83