Sophie Bennett

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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.

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A capsule hotel pod in Osaka, numbered 162
Japan

Japan · Budget

How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost? 2026 Budget Breakdown

· 9 min read

Senso-ji Temple's Hozomon gate and five-storied pagoda in Asakusa, Tokyo, framed by autumn maple leaves
Tokyo

Japan · Guides

Tokyo Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around

· 8 min read

A Shinkansen bullet train at a station platform
Japan

Japan · Tips

Japan Rail Pass Guide 2026: Prices, Coverage and Break-Even Math

· 8 min read

Thatched-roof houses of Shirakawa-go village blanketed in deep snow with forested mountains behind
Japan

Japan · Tips

Best Time to Visit Japan: Sakura, Autumn Colour and Prices Month by Month

· 9 min read

A Shinkansen passing with Mount Fuji behind on a clear day
Japan

Japan · Itineraries

7 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka in One Week

· 8 min read

The golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep above Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Thailand · Guides

Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around

· 8 min read

The prangs of Wat Chai Watthanaram in Ayutthaya lit up at night
Ayutthaya

Thailand · Guides

Ayutthaya Travel Guide: Day Trip from Bangkok, Temples and Costs

· 10 min read

Staff cooking behind a takoyaki stand with illuminated menu boards in Shinsekai, Osaka
Japan

Japan · Food

Japanese Street Food: 12 Dishes to Try and Where to Find Them

· 10 min read

The vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine standing in the sea off Miyajima at sunset
Japan

Japan · Itineraries

2 Weeks in Japan Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in Three Bases

· 8 min read

Panoramic view over the twin bays of Koh Phi Phi from the island viewpoint
Thailand

Thailand · Itineraries

7 Days in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the Islands

· 10 min read

Mount Fuji above Lake Ashi with the red torii of Hakone Shrine
Hakone

Japan · Guides

Hakone Travel Guide: The Loop, Onsen and Mount Fuji Views

· 10 min read

Neon signs over Yaowarat Road, Bangkok's Chinatown, at night
Bangkok and beyond

Thailand · Food

Thai Street Food: 15 Dishes to Try and How to Order Them

· 7 min read

A bright Mediterranean coast seen from above

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