Destination guides

Every country, A to Z. Start with the overview, then see what each season means for your bag.

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Indonesia Tropical islands, volcano routes and year-round variety Colombia Climate by altitude, not season Costa Rica Two coasts, two rainy seasons Japan Four genuine seasons — month matters most here Morocco Desert heat, Atlas cold — often in the same week Nepal Himalayan seasons, altitude and trekking windows New Zealand Southern hemisphere seasons · adventure capital Peru Coast, jungle and 4,000m passes in one trip Thailand The Land of Smiles Vietnam Two climates in one country Argentina The Land of Silver Australia A vast continent where region and season change everything Belize Caribbean islands, jungle ruins and compact backpacker routes Bolivia High-altitude cities, salt flats and Andean adventures Brazil Big distances, varied climates and unforgettable coastal routes Cambodia Temples, islands and an easygoing Southeast Asia route Chile Atacama desert, Pacific cities and Patagonian trails China Huge distances, regional climates and culture-packed journeys Croatia Adriatic islands, historic cities and shoulder-season value Ecuador Andean cities, cloud forests and Pacific adventures El Salvador Surf towns, volcanoes and compact Central American travel Galapagos Wildlife-first island travel with careful planning and budgets Guatemala Highland markets, volcanoes and Maya heritage Honduras Caribbean diving, ruins and lesser-travelled backpacker routes India Every climate, culture and travel style in one vast country Italy Historic cities, regional food and easy rail adventures Jordan Desert landscapes, ancient cities and warm hospitality Kenya Safari country, Indian Ocean coast and highland adventures Laos Slow travel, Mekong landscapes and mountain towns Malaysia Food cities, rainforest and islands across two regions Mexico Food, culture, beaches and routes for every trip length Nicaragua Volcanoes, colonial cities and Pacific surf Panama Caribbean islands, tropical trails and a global city Paraguay A quieter South American route rich in local culture Philippines Island-hopping, diving and tropical adventures Singapore A compact food city and easy Southeast Asia gateway South Africa Wild coastlines, wildlife and road-trip variety South Korea Fast cities, mountain trails and four distinct seasons Sri Lanka Tea country, beaches and wildlife on a compact route Turkey Historic cities, dramatic landscapes and coast-to-interior routes Uruguay Relaxed coastal towns, culture and easy overland travel