Burma’s best 9 pagodas
It’s impossible to travel in Burma without visiting at least a few Buddhist pagodas and they are spottable almost every way you turn! But…
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.
Burma visas made simple – A to do list
Confused about how to apply for a Burmese visa? It’s actually surprisingly simple – just follow the steps below to find out which type…
Burma – 5 Surprises
Having just returned from her first trip, Enfys describes 5 things that surprised her when travelling around this beautiful country! Before arriving in Burma I was not sure…
Haggle like a pro with these 8 simple rules
In many countries, bargaining and negotiating is part and parcel of life. It goes on all around you – it is culture in action…
Money matters: Vietnam
Updated 30/08/23 Money – how much to bring, where to get it, how to exchange it – is one of the most befuddling and…
Top 10 Things to do in Luang Prabang
Agents Manager Matt Spiller recently returned from a jaunt around little-known Laos. Luang Prabang is undoubtedly the jewel in Laos’s crown, and while difficult…
How to choose a Halong Bay cruise – the definitive guide
For many people the unique scenery of Halong Bay is one of the main inspirations for their trip to Vietnam, so choosing the right…
6 Tip Top Tips. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Burma
Somebody recently asked me for some top tips for travelling in Asia, and I thought I would share my thoughts on this blog. Whatever you…