December 3, 2018
When you’re travelling to another country, you want to be as prepared as you can be. China is a particularly unique country to travel in, from language barriers, culture shock and internet censorship. Popular western websites like Google, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are censored by the Chinese government. These are the best alternative apps to download on your phone for your upcoming budget adventure tour in China.
November 30, 2018
We recently spoke to the co-founder and managing director of The Chairman’s Bao, Sean McGibney, who gave us some insight about how the Chinese language learning platform works and how to utilise it while backpacking in China.
November 28, 2018
As much as we all love travelling around Asia, we know that it's not always possible to do it all year round (although we wish it was!). If you're like us and absolutely fell in love with Japanese cuisine, you'll probably want to treat your taste buds while you're back at home too. Here are our favourite Japanese restaurants in London for when you can't be travelling in Japan!
November 21, 2018
There’s nothing better than treating your taste buds to new and exciting foods when you’re travelling. When you’re travelling to a country where you don’t speak the language, and you can’t even hazard a guess – like Mandarin – then it can be difficult to know what to try. Here are our favourite street food dishes that are an absolute must-try for anyone travelling in China!
November 14, 2018
In honour of our good friend and colleague, Justin Shapiro, who tragically passed away in 2017, we launched The Justin Shapiro Internship and Travel Scholarship, in partnership with CRCC Asia. The programme allows a number of young people, who may not otherwise have a chance to do so, to experience working and travelling in China. We spoke to Charles Henry who went to China this summer about his experiences during his 1-month long internship at CRCC Asia, and on The Dragon Trip's 21-day backpacking adventure.
November 2, 2018
Discover these awesome travel photography tips from Gabriele from bonusprint and take your best photos ever when you're exploring a new place.
November 1, 2018
So you want to go backpacking in Asia but you’re wary about going it alone? We totally get, the world is a big place, especially when you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language. But didn’t you know? Everybody is talking about the benefits of group travelling. Here are the top reasons why it’s better to do a group tour than travel solo.
October 26, 2018
China is one of the largest countries in the world, so its home to an abundance of breath-taking locations bound to make anyone’s Instagram followers jealous. With so many photogenic places to visit and things to do, narrowing it down was quite the task! But our team of travel experts have picked out their top 8 most Instagrammable places in China.
October 19, 2018
So, you've finished school – congratulations! Some of your friends might have headed off to university at the end of the summer but you would much rather explore the wonders of Southeast Asia. Here are our top reasons why group tours are the best option for your Southeast Asia gap year adventure.
October 18, 2018
China is a vast country with so much to offer. From bustling metropolises to mountain ranges, luscious countryside to extensive deserts, China offers the opportunity for endless adventures. But for many of us, we only have a few weeks to explore and our pockets don't run deep, so keep reading to find out our top 5 unmissable places to travel in China on a budget.
September 26, 2018
If you’ve booked onto our Japan Family Adventure, you might be looking for something to get you and your family in the mood for all things Japanese. With that in mind, we’ve put together this list of five incredible family films.
September 25, 2018
Want to go travelling in India but don't know where to go or what to see? You're in luck! Keep reading to find out what made our list of top 10 unmissable attractions in India.
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.