Places & Where To Stay

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.

South Korea: 6 things not to miss

Most people associate South Korea with K-Pop, the 1988 Seoul Olympics and recent Netflix series Squid Game. They probably know that the country is an electronics powerhouse, with companies including Daewoo, Samsung and LG. They might drive a Kia or a Hyundai, both Korean manufacturers, and they’ll remember the eccentric, rodeo-style dancing of South Korean […]

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Looking for an unspoiled island holiday in Asia? You’ll love these…

Looking for the perfect island holiday in Asia? There’s often a stark contrast between expectation and reality when it comes to jetting off for an island holiday in Asia. Increasingly it seems many resorts are devoid of cultural relevance; they’ve become so well-trodden and warped by heavy tourism that little of what first drew people there remains. There’s got to be more […]

Haedong Yonggung busan temple

Say hello to Busan: A South Korean slice of Barcelona

Busan is the beachy second city of South Korea, an East Asian answer to Barcelona, Melbourne, or Tel Aviv. The city is a gorgeous and fluid combination of typical Korean suburbs, laid-back beach fronts, picturesque scenery, and glittering commercial districts. Little-known to the tourist crowds yet much-loved by the few that make their way there, […]

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You’ve not been to Seoul until you’ve seen these neighbourhoods

Seoul’s Neighbourhoods: Which Should You Visit? The city of Seoul is a glittering jewel in the weighty crown of East Asia. The fourth-largest metropolitan economy in existence (behind only Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York), yet we rarely hear of it… and we are missing out.

The best ways to explore the Mekong River

If you’re heading to Southeast Asia, don’t miss the chance to explore the mighty Mekong, a river spanning 2,700 miles from the Tibetan Plateau, through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Watch the landscapes chop and change as vast limestone karsts rise above and calm tributaries spread beyond; spot pagodas balanced on the banks; and […]

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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.

The Beige, Cambodia - next to the Angkor temples

5 of the most special places to stay in Cambodia

Cambodia isn’t short of special places to explore, but what about special places to sleep? It doesn’t get much better than arriving at your jungle bedroom by helicopter, sleeping to the sounds of the waves on a private tropical island, and waking up next door to the Angkorian ruins.