The Dragon Trip Blog
Travel trends, insights, experiences, tips & inspiration, all written by our expert travel nerds
September 20, 2018
One the best parts about travelling is exploring a country’s cuisine, and India’s is one of the best in the world. But how difficult is it as a vegan or vegetarian to find authentic food in the land of rich curries and creamy lassis. Keep reading for our in-depth guide of all the vegan and veggie options on offer around India.
September 7, 2018
India is one of the most culturally rich countries in the world, so we can totally understand why you want to travel there. Many people feel overwhelmed by India, so here are our top tips for first-time backpackers heading there.
September 7, 2018
Just like in every other country, safe and smart travel is important, especially for female travellers. Here are our top tips for female backpackers heading to India.
August 22, 2018
Going on an adventure is one of the most exciting and fulfilling ways to travel, but it can also become quite expensive. Here are our best tips for mastering the art of budget adventure trips.
August 17, 2018
Thinking about booking a trip to Japan? Here we bring you five reasons why autumn is the perfect time to visit.
August 17, 2018
In conversations amongst teachers, parents and students it’s common to hear Mandarin being tipped as the language ‘you should be learning’. So common, in fact, that it’s easy to not stop and question why that is. Here’s Haena Kim, Head of Education at The Dragon Trip with some hard and fast facts on why learning Mandarin Chinese is so useful at this point in time.
August 14, 2018
Want to travel to Tokyo but don’t know when? Japan has four distinct seasons, but they vary a lot from Europe due to the country’s position in the Pacific Ocean. We put together this simple guide to help you get your head around Japan's climate and get prepared for your trip.
August 10, 2018
So you want to go backpacking in China, but you've heard some stories that worry you a little? Here are our 8 top tips to handle some of the most common fears about traveling in the country.
August 7, 2018
There are many different types of hostels and Asia is home to some of the best. We have spoken to a group of our Adventure Planners about their favourite hostels that we stay at during our tours.
August 3, 2018
When you think of Southeast Asia, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters tend to jump to mind. But unlike many of its neighbouring countries, Laos is one of the only landlocked countries in Southeast Asia. Here are our top 5 reasons why you need to visit Laos now.
August 3, 2018
If you're yet to travel in China (or just can't figure it out yourself) we've designed this quiz to calculate where in the country you'd be best placed.
July 27, 2018
Okinawa is known for its unspoilt beaches, turquoise waters and diverse wildlife. To give you the chance to explore this lesser-trodden corner of Japan, we’re launching an optional 4-night extension trip to Ishigaki in the Yaeyama islands, southern Okinawa.
July 9, 2018
Over the past few decades anime (Japanese animation) and its older cousin manga (Japanese comic books) have become major cultural exports. Here we bring you the top destinations for anime and manga enthusiasts to visit while in Japan.
May 30, 2018
Joe's the first person who has taken every single one of our tours. Naturally, we wanted to hear what he had to say about The Dragon Trip experience.
May 23, 2018
Haggling is part of Chinese culture and it can be a fun – sometimes necessary – activity to do when purchasing items during your backpacking adventure. Here's our quick guide on how to haggle like a native.