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THE INDEPENDENT ASIA JOURNALPlaces. People. A different pace.

Travel deeper. Stay curious.

Asia, beyond
the itinerary.

For the journey, the everyday and the adventure. Practical guides to exploring Asia — and understanding a little more of life along the way.

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Independent travel & culture · English edition

Forested limestone islands and turquoise water at Piaynemo in Raja Ampat
FIELD GUIDE / INDONESIA

Raja Ampat.
Beyond the dive.

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One region. Three ways in.

Find your kind of Asia.

01

Travel Asia

Places worth your time. Useful routes, honest budget planning and the everyday details of travelling independently.

Destinations · Routes · Costs02

Life in Asia

Go beyond the itinerary. Explore local food, neighbourhoods and the practical questions behind a longer stay.

Local culture · Food · Longer stays03

Adventure & nature

Make room for the outdoors. Islands, wildlife and time on the water, with respect for the places you visit.

Islands · Wildlife · Responsible travel

A good place to start

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The Singapore collection

From first arrival
to a slower stay.

One destination, connected answers. Choose your base, understand the transport and leave time for culture and nature.

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The idea behind the journal

Not another list of places to tick off.

A useful travel story helps you choose, understand and slow down. We connect practical planning with local culture and the natural world. Our first edition focuses on Singapore and the islands of Southeast Asia, with a Maldives planning guide.

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