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Roman columns of the Temple of Hercules on the Amman Citadel hill
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Amman Is Built Across 19 Hills With No Center — Here’s Where to Actually Stay

Amman has no single old town or downtown core — it's a federation of hillside neighborhoods, each with a different trade-off. Here's how to pick the right one, plus getting in from the airport and the best day trips.

October 7, 2026
7 min read
Stone gate of Fort Santiago inside the walled city of Intramuros, Manila
AsiaThe Philippines

Manila Looks the Way It Does Because of One Month in 1945

Manila is not a postcard-pretty capital, and that traces back to one brutal month in 1945. Here is why the city looks the way it does, what to book ahead, and how to spend three to four days there.

September 21, 2026
8 min read
Geunjeongjeon throne hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul under a clear sky
Asia

Why Seoul Gets Cheaper the Longer You Stay — and What Changes on 1 January 2027

A three-day Seoul transit pass costs 10,000 won, the palaces charge 3,000 and waive it for hanbok — and the visa-free paperwork window closes on 31 December 2026. A full guide to arriving, eating, sleeping and moving around the Korean capital.

September 14, 2026
13 min read

Category - Asia

Guides to travelling across Asia and the Middle East: licence and permit rules that decide whether you can legally ride or drive, real transport prices, and where to stay in cities that have no single centre.