Vietnam FAQs: What to know before you go
Travel consultant Charlotte Bower has done her fair share of globetrotting, including countless trips to Vietnam. With her go-to guide to all those practical…
First Timer’s Travel
All the things you need to know for your first trip to Southeast Asia. Discover all about what makes a successful trip to Indochina.
5 alternatives to the Hoi An Lantern Festival
The Hoi An Lantern Festival is beautiful, there’s no doubt about it, but when it comes to waterborne parties and flickering lanterns floating downstream…
Getting over jetlag: Night owls vs early birds
The InsideAsia team have racked up more than a few air miles, but while few things are as worthwhile as travel (it is the…
24 Hours in Hoi An
Chances are, you’ll want to spend far longer than 24 hours in Hoi An – this pretty town remains a firm favourite amongst first-time…
7 of the best souvenirs in Southeast Asia
We all love those reminders of our holiday-of-a-lifetime and treat our friends to gifts not found in our home countries, but how often are…
Just ask Google? Your Vietnam and Cambodia questions answered
When in doubt, 9 times out of 10 we’ll Google it, but there are gazillions of pages, often with contradictory information. Our Social Media…
5 ways to learn about rice in Southeast Asia
Few images are as romantic as the terraced rice paddies found throughout Southeast Asia, but whether witnessing an eccentric harvest ceremony outside the National…
8 of the best bike rides in Southeast Asia
Avoid wasting precious holiday time by renting a bike; not only will you travel further than on foot, but you’ll see far more than…