Our top 5 things to do in Hoi An
The World Heritage trading port of Hoi An, in central Vietnam, is many a traveller’s favourite haunt – and it’s not difficult to see…
Ideas and inspiration
With so many fantastic destinations to choose from in Southeast Asia, it’s hard to know where start. Here are some of our favourite places & where to stay in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos – with accommodation to suit every taste and budget.
Preah Vihear: World Heritage Site declared safe for tourists at last
Most travellers to Southeast Asia will never have heard the name Preah Vihear, so it may come as some surprise to hear that, along…
Revisiting Burma’s Ancient Capitals
Of all the wonderful places in modern-day Myanmar, it is perhaps Mandalay whose name best evokes the Burma of romantic imagination. The country’s last…
World Heritage Indochina
Indochina – that is, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos – has a collection of 12 World Heritage Sites, ranging from Khmer Empire masterpieces to colossal…
Bagan: Our guide to Burma’s archaeological wonders
In the first of a series of posts on Southeast Asia’s iconic historical sites, we explain the history and significance of Bagan – one of Southeast…
The City of Flowers
About an hour east of Mandalay, the road suddenly climbs, ascending the Shan Plateau. Dusty plains make way for green hills, palm trees are…
Hoi An by Night: a photoblog
The ancient port of Hoi An is beautiful at any time of day, but at night it comes alive with an entirely different atmosphere…
5 great things to do in Nha Trang
Heading to Nha Trang, Vietnam and not sure what to do? I’ve spent the past couple of days at the seriously stunning, just-opened Fusion Resort,…