For many of our travelers, Southeast Asia is synonymous with tropical beaches. Our custom Vietnam tours often include a few days on a beach. But which beach is the best for you?

In our “24 Hours In” series, we present ideas for how to spend a full day in a featured city. The cities we’ll be covering include places often traveled through, but not in. These cities often act as international flight hubs, and layovers can extend from hours to a full day at times. So if you’re in a city on your way to or from your destination, following are some of our favorite things to do there!

Japanese Love Domestic Travel, Plan Accordingly

No one loves Japan more than the locals. While there are always nearly as many Japanese tourists checked into your hotel with you as there are foreign visitors, there are a few peak seasons of domestic travel you may want to plan your Japan tours around. These are weeks where everyone in Japan seems to be on the road. Hotel rates are likely to spike during these times as well, so planning your trip around these dates will also save you money.

Our friend Richard has been moving around non-stop for the past few months. A round the world adventure like his can get exhausting. The beautiful experiences, the people you meet, and the food you eat, all come with a price. Recently, he finally decided to stop in one place for a bit, and wisely, he chose Hoi An for his pitstop. We've shared some of his photos on our Instagram feed.