Pen name
Sophie Bennett
Asia editor
Sophie covers Japan and Thailand for Epic Trip Ideas: temple towns, festivals, rail journeys, street food and island routes, planned around seasons and local holidays. Sophie Bennett is a pen name the Epic Trip Ideas editors use for Japan and Thailand; every guide is checked against official sources before it goes live.
The portraits are representative images for those pen names, rather than photographs of the editors. About our editorial approach.
26 Places & Guides · page 1 of 3
Japan · Tips
Japan IC Card Guide 2026: Suica, PASMO and How to Use One
Thailand · Guides
Chiang Rai Travel Guide: Temples, the Golden Triangle and Getting There
Japan · Guides
Hiroshima Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around
Thailand · Guides
Koh Samui Travel Guide: Beaches, Ang Thong and What Things Cost
Thailand · Guides
Phuket Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around
Japan · Guides
Nara Travel Guide: Temples, Deer Park and a Day Trip Plan
Thailand · Tips
Best Time to Visit Thailand: Month-by-Month Guide by Coast for 2026
Thailand · Itineraries
2 Weeks in Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi in Three Bases
Thailand · Tips
Thailand Holidays: Public Holidays, Festivals and When to Go
Thailand · Guides
Krabi Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Island Tours and What Things Cost
Japan · Guides
Kyoto Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around
Japan · Guides