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Kids love exploring the overgrown temples of Angkor in Cambodia

8 top tips for planning the perfect family holiday

In this blog post, I’ve collated all the best hints, tips and tit-bits from our team of family holiday experts across Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. For more information on planning a family trip, get in touch or take a look at our dedicated family page. Family holidays. Where do I even begin? Though they’re usually […]

Family travel in Burma is infinitely rewarding

Tips for travelling with kids in Burma

We can’t stress enough what a wonderful family destination Burma is. Sure, it has its detractors like any other place, but we’ve never met a family who hasn’t come away enchanted by its wonderful people, beautiful sights and sense of adventure. If you need any more convincing, just read our recent blog post on why […]

U Bein Bridge in the half-light

6 ways to make the most of your honeymoon

Your honeymoon is supposed to be one of the most romantic and memorable holidays of your life, so naturally there’s a lot of pressure to make count. Everybody has their own idea of what makes the perfect honeymoon – but the tips below, compiled by our honeymoon experts, apply to pretty much everyone. Follow their […]

Inle Lake fishermen: a symbol of Burma

Top 10 tips for first-time travellers in Burma

We’ve been busy chatting to our friends on the ground in Burma, and have come up with a list of top 10 tips for first-time visitors to the country. Insider travel advice, top destinations, and unmissable experiences – you name it, we’ve got you covered! 1. Try on a longyi Whereas people in most Asian […]

Our top 5 things to do in Yangon

Are you heading to Burma’s former capital city and don’t know where to start? Well, here are our top five recommendations to keep you busy in Yangon. There’s plenty more where these came from, but this should be enough to get you started… 1. Visit Shwedagon Pagoda We’re sure you didn’t need us to tell […]

Cafe Align

5 Great Places for Coffee in Hanoi

When traveling in Vietnam I am more than happy to leave my computer at home, switch off my mobile and delve into the local culture without so much as a second thought about what might or might not be going on back home! I’m even happy to trade in my beloved cheese and pasta and wine […]

Thuc Don restaurant noodles

Top Ten Things Not to Miss in Vietnam

When we asked our Enfys for suggestions on ‘must do’ experiences in Vietnam, she gave us a huuuuge list. Here is just ten of her suggestions of ‘must do’s’ in Vietnam…..more to come from Laos and Cambodia soon. Take a cooking class: From Pho to spring rolls, one of the best things about Vietnam is […]

Delicious food

Top tips for travelling in Vietnam

We’ve learned some things on our journey through Vietnam… And made some mistakes as well, just so you don’t have to! Here are our top tips for smooth travels in this part of the world. 1. Happy room If you need the loo in Vietnam, just ask for the happy room…