Digital detox: Escaping Instagram in Southeast Asia
The idea of taking a digital detox is nothing new. Since the advent of smartphones, countless articles have bandied around the travel press about…
Sports & Adventure
From hiking and cycling to ziplining, caving, kayaking, diving, climbing and more: Southeast Asia is a paradise for adventure-lovers with spectacular locations for action sports and adventure throughout their towering mountains, gushing rivers, clear seas, wide open plains and vast caverns.
6 best hikes in Southeast Asia
Sure, Southeast Asia’s cities have an impressive hotchpotch of architecture and streets bursting with energy. But life speeds by quickly – close your eyes…
Family travel: 5 adventurous activities for kids in Laos
Fire up the imagination with wildlife encounters and adrenaline-fuelled activities on a family holiday to Laos; here are 5 suggestions that are perfect for…
5 reasons to spend time at a homestay in Southeast Asia
Boarding a plane for Southeast Asia is an adventure in itself, but in our experience, time at a homestay beyond well-trodden tourist trails remain…
Hot air balloons in Myanmar: Your questions answered
Although senior tour leader David Lovejoy is a well-seasoned traveller and leads groups around Burma (Myanmar), nothing could have prepared him for his first…
Taking a Vespa tour in Hoi An, Vietnam: Look beyond the lantern festival
We haven’t met anyone who hasn’t loved Hoi An; those old ochre buildings and magical lantern festivals really are something special. But few visitors…
Guide to Hsipaw: 8 ways to explore
The small town of Hsipaw in Shan State draws in hike-hungry tourists while managing to retain a semblance of authentic charm. Here are eight…
Hiking in Laos: Four reasons to climb Phou Louey Mountain
The northern mountainous area of Laos is rarely visited by tourists; but its unspoilt landscapes are a playground for adventure lovers. Discover endangered wildlife, remote…