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.
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Japan · Budget
How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost? 2026 Budget Breakdown
Japan · Guides
Tokyo Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around
Japan · Tips
Japan Rail Pass Guide 2026: Prices, Coverage and Break-Even Math
Japan · Tips
Best Time to Visit Japan: Sakura, Autumn Colour and Prices Month by Month
Japan · Itineraries
7 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka in One Week
Thailand · Guides
Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See and How to Get Around
Thailand · Guides
Ayutthaya Travel Guide: Day Trip from Bangkok, Temples and Costs
Japan · Food
Japanese Street Food: 12 Dishes to Try and Where to Find Them
Japan · Itineraries
2 Weeks in Japan Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in Three Bases
Thailand · Itineraries
7 Days in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the Islands
Japan · Guides
Hakone Travel Guide: The Loop, Onsen and Mount Fuji Views
Thailand · Food