Inside Cambodia

Phone Phao Temple, Luang Prabang

Getting over jetlag: Night owls vs early birds

The InsideAsia team have racked up more than a few air miles, but while few things are as worthwhile as travel (it is the only thing that makes you richer, after all), criss-crossing time zones is unlikely to be one of the highlights. Travel consultants Dylan and Charlotte (UK) and Amy and Grant (US), along with Senior Southeast Asia Product Executive Chris share their […]

Ock Pop Tock Living Crafts Centre 2 (1)

7 of the best souvenirs in Southeast Asia

We all love those reminders of our holiday-of-a-lifetime and treat our friends to gifts not found in our home countries, but how often are you actually going to wear that conical hat? And are your friends really going to put that Buddha statue on their mantelpiece?

Aaron tour leading in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos: Tour leader top tips

We’ve met some well-travelled people in our time, but few compare to tour leader Aaron Edgington. From favourite restaurants to unmissable waterfalls, he shares his top tips for a special trip to Southeast Asia (as well as a few of his hairier travel moments!)

Just ask Google? Your Vietnam and Cambodia questions answered

When in doubt, 9 times out of 10 we’ll Google it, but there are gazillions of pages, often with contradictory information. Our Social Media Co-ordinator, Brock, has been busy fact-checking Google’s most frequently asked questions about Vietnam and Cambodia so you can call off the search!

Rice paddies in Sapa

5 ways to learn about rice in Southeast Asia

Few images are as romantic as the terraced rice paddies found throughout Southeast Asia, but whether witnessing an eccentric harvest ceremony outside the National Museum in Phnom Penh or sampling the most royal of rice in Hue, we recommend going beyond the pretty vistas to discover what makes this simple crop so special.

Cycling in Angkor

8 of the best bike rides in Southeast Asia

Avoid wasting precious holiday time by renting a bike; not only will you travel further than on foot, but you’ll see far more than from behind a car window! Who needs air conditioning when you’ve got the wind in your hair? Drop into tiny pagodas, make friends with villagers, try new food at the locals’ […]

Kids on a boat in Hoi An, Vietnam

The kids are alright in Southeast Asia

Our Sales Director, Tom Weston recently returned from a family adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam with Harry (11), George (10) and Martha (8). Tom had a great time, but what did the kids think?