The Best Hotels in St. Petersburg, Russia

The Most Culturally Significant Hotels in Moscow

11 Beautiful Russian Words to Make You Fall in Love With the Language

Kowloon, Hong Kong travel guide

Temples, cha chaan tengs and Chinese medicine shops – experience the city like a local

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The Japanese kimono originates from the Heian Period, over a thousand years ago. Learn more about this traditional attire's history.

Asia

Japan

A Brief History of the Japanese Kimono

From historic castles and eye-catching floral displays to unusual landscapes that look pulled from a completely different country, we give you the most beautiful places in Japan you have to see to believe.

The 16 Most Beautiful Places in Japan You Didn't Know Existed

There are so many wonderful things to do in Bur Dubai. Here are our top 10 favourites.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

The Best Things to do in Bur Dubai

From shopping in Bukit Bintang to hiking through rainforest in KL Forest Eco Park, read Culture Trip's guide to the must-visit attractions in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Must-Visit Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

Characterised by vibrant colours, symbolic patterns and geometric structure, the 'hanbok' holds a special place in Korean culture, history and design.

South Korea

Hanbok: an Introduction to South Korea’s National Dress

For a small country, Japan comprises some strikingly diverse landscapes. Discover the most breathtaking must-visit towns and cities in Japan.

These Are the Most Beautiful Cities in Japan

Read up on the most important etiquette tips to keep in mind before you travel to Japan, courtesy of our experts at Culture Trip.

Etiquette Tips For Visiting Japan

From sacred cities like Anuradhapura and Kandy, to port cities and coastal towns like Trincomalee and Bentota, these are the most beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka

The 18 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Sri Lanka

Speak more like a native and pepper your speech with Thai slang when chatting with locals.

Thailand

An Introduction to Thai Slang Words

From budget boltholes to elegantly restored luxury hotels, here's our pick of the best accommodation in Colombo, Sri Lanka – all bookable with Culture Trip.

Colombo

The Best Hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

A visitor's guide on how to shop, Turkish style - and bring home some fantastic memories, as well as some amazing presents

Turkey

Best Things to Bring Back from Turkey

Culture Trip takes a deeper look at Toro Nagashi, the Japanese lantern festival, one of the country's most fascinating and beautiful ancestral traditions.

The History of Toro Nagashi, Japan’s Glowing Lantern Festival

Discover what it feels like to live in Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, when you opt for a charming rental apartment – bookable on Culture Trip.

Tokyo

The Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Tokyo

Check out our guide to Iran’s traditional dress, which is just as diverse as its people.

Iran

An Introduction to Traditional Iranian Clothing

From its cave temples and a colonial old town to a thriving food scene and eccentric museums, read Culture Trip's guide to why you should visit Ipoh, Malaysia.

Ipoh

Amazing Reasons to Visit Ipoh, Malaysia

Read our guide to the top places to stay to immerse yourself in the splendour of St. Petersburg – all bookable with Culture Trip.

These Moscow hotels represent the historic, turbulent and cutting edge aspects of this fascinating city – all bookable with Culture Trip.

Learn how to pronounce some of the most beautiful Russian words and the meanings behind them.

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