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Hoi An, Vietnam: Land of Lanterns

The pretty port town of Hoi An has become a must-visit destination on any trip to Vietnam. It is famous for its food and delicate lanterns. These exquisite silk items can be seen in cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels and shops as you make your way down the river walk on any given evening. Add to […]

Sapa rice terraces, VIetnam

Where to find rice terraces in Vietnam

Jaw-dropping rice terrace views have become synonymous with Vietnam, but they’re not postcard perfect all year round. Senior Product Executive Chris Greener shares his favourite countryside corners and the best times to go to avoid disappointment.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam FAQs: What to know before you go

Travel consultant Charlotte Bower has done her fair share of globetrotting, including countless trips to Vietnam. With her go-to guide to all those practical matters, you’ll be boarding that plane in no time.

Fire Boat Festival, Luang Prabang, Laos

5 alternatives to the Hoi An Lantern Festival

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is beautiful, there’s no doubt about it, but when it comes to waterborne parties and flickering lanterns floating downstream you don’t need to be in Hoi An. Or Vietnam, for that matter. Southeast Asia has plenty of equally magical festivals, with far fewer visitors. Here are just 5 of our […]

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 […]

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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!)

Streets of Hoi An, Vietnam

Photo blog: Highlights of Hoi An, Vietnam

With no less than 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Vietnam isn’t short of highlights, but there’s one place that never fails to capture the imagination: Hoi An. So, what is it that makes this pretty port town so popular? Tyler Palma captures just a few highlights of Hoi An on our Highlights of Vietnam Small Group […]