Only in Southeast Asia

All the countries of Southeast Asia have their own fascinating quirks and idiosyncrasies to discover. Find more about the things that happen only in Southeast Asia!

Myanmar (Burma) New Year's Thingyan celebration

Insider’s Guide to New Year (Thingyan) in Myanmar (Burma)

While a noisy countdown, hearty cheers and the sweet sounds of Auld Lang Syne ring out on 1st January in the West, the celebration of New Year (Thingyan) in Burma takes place between 13th and 16th April with some very different traditions. Less champagne, more water. Lots of water.

An Thoi Archipelago Phu Quoc Vietnam

Beach breaks: Island hopping in Vietnam and Cambodia

Are you happiest near the sea? Toes in the sand, water so clear you can see the coral beneath, and watery horizons stretching for miles? Whether your perfect days are spent in the water or sipping sundowners on the beach, your next holiday should be in Vietnam or Cambodia.

10 must-see natural wonders in Myanmar

The best things to see in Burma? All too often we focus on the man-made; those gilded temples and gargantuan Buddhas are undeniably impressive. But make your way through Myanmar’s sprawling states to see this magical landscape chop and change for something extra special. Here are 10 of our favourite must-sees and top tips to […]

Golden Rock

Going for gold: A pilgrimage to the Golden Rock

Exploring Burma’s lesser-visited south offers a rare glimpse into its complex world of devotion and pilgrims, as InsideAsia consultant Charlotte Bower discovers. This article first appeared in issue #3 of East, the InsideAsia Tours magazine. To subscribe for free or download a digital copy, click here.

Beautiful Burma

Featured tour: 12 reasons to choose Beautiful Burma

With just one departure, this year’s Beautiful Burma group tour just may be our most exclusive yet! We’ve pulled out all the stops to make this our best, most meticulously researched and carefully thought-out trip to date, and though we say so ourselves – it’s going to be a doozy. What makes Beautiful Burma so […]

10 highlights from Karma Cambodia

Featured itinerary: 10 reasons to choose Karma Cambodia

Choosing where to go on your next trip is hard. There are so many routes you could choose, so many countries to discover, so many experiences to have – and so little time in which to do it all. Getting that perfect balance of relaxation time and adventure is tricky, as we know better than […]