Inside Laos

Food in Laos, market

The best ways to discover food in Laos

Travel consultant Dylan is a huge fan of Laos, not least of all its underrated food scene. He insists that the most delicious rewards can be found by looking beyond the cuisine of those famous neighbouring countries with these top foodie experiences.

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!)

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’ […]

Preparing food, Hiking in Laos: Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area

Hiking in Laos: Nam Et-Phou Louey

Adventure enthusiast Chris Greener braves the wild landscapes of the Nam Et-Phou Louey Protected Area in northern Laos to track wildlife, make new friends and sleep to the sounds of the jungle.