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Best time to visit South Korea

Seasons and weather in South Korea Travel to South Korea is possible all year round, but each season is quite dramatically distinct – a characteristic it shares with Japan. But while the Japanese have a season-focus bordering on obsession the fun-loving Korean’s seem determined to enjoy them as much as possible. Plus with Korea being […]

Learn a few words of Burmese to interact with local children

7 ways to make learning fun on holiday

As part of our family travel month this May, we’ve been putting our heads together to think of ways to make the most of the educational aspects of travel with children.

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 […]

Flooding in Burma

Severe flooding hits Burma: What you need to know

What’s been happening? Burma experiences a rainy season between the months of June and September every year, but occasionally a particularly heavy monsoon can lead to severe flooding – sweeping away homes, damaging infrastructure, and triggering deadly landslides. This, unfortunately, is exactly what has happened this year. After a month of heavy rain throughout July, […]

Burma visa

Burma visas made simple – A to do list

Confused about how to apply for a Burmese visa? It’s actually surprisingly simple – just follow the steps below to find out which type of visa is relevant to you, and how to apply. Easy! Do I need a visa to travel to Burma? Almost definitely yes. There are only six countries for whom there […]