What is micro-travel and which Asian cities are perfect for it?
Micro-travel is when you take a mini trip to a destination to explore the highlights in just one day or less. It makes exploring nearby places even more fun and accessible. These micro-travel journeys are ideal for travellers with limited vacation time or unpredictable work commitments. With lower costs and reduced planning stress, taking a 'micro-cation' is the ideal antidote for those seeking a quick, stress-free adventure.
Agoda has just released Asia's top destinations for one-night travel based on the booking trends on the travel platform for the first five months of 2025. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has emerged as the most popular travel destination for a one-night micro-travel in Asia.
The rest of the top five are Seoul, Taipei, Manila and Pattaya. Which place would you choose for micro-travel?
Also read: Only one Asian city makes it among the top 10 most liveable cities in 2025
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