Stories

Stories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia.

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Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City river cruise: See a different side of Saigon
Having spent a lot of time in the city, travel consultant, Charlotte Bower thought she'd seen everything there was to see in Saigon. But on her...
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Vietnam
Road trip: Top five road journeys in Southeast Asia
Having lived and travelled extensively within the region, Chris Greener has racked up some miles on the open road in Vietnam, Cambodia and...
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Vietnam
Tales from a three-week adventure in Vietnam
In March we travelled to Vietnam for an amazing three-week adventure travelling to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Quy Nhon, the Mekong Delta and...
Muang La Lodge massage, Laos
Laos
5 unique cultural experiences in Laos
Despite being just across the border from Vietnam and Cambodia, Laos is hugely underrated. Having been captivated by its charm, we’re...
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Vietnam
Five ways to learn about history in Vietnam
From elaborate effigies for Nguyen emperors and UNESCO-protected architecture, to museums that document the aftermath of 20th-century...
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Vietnam
Is Halong Bay worth the hype?
Last year, I headed to one of Vietnam’s most famous destinations: Halong Bay. Photographs of serene waters, disturbed only by striking...
Nam Song River. Vang Vieng. Laos
Laos
Family travel: 5 adventurous activities for kids in Laos
Fire up the imagination with wildlife encounters and adrenaline-fuelled activities on a family holiday to Laos; here are 5 suggestions that...
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Multi-country
Ethical travel photography: 5 top tips
Standing back to marvel at the Taj Mahal's intricate inlays, I felt a firm tap on my shoulder. Turning around, five people beamed at me,...
Try your hand at farming in the countryside around Hanoi
Multi-country
5 reasons to spend time at a homestay in Southeast Asia
Boarding a plane for Southeast Asia is an adventure in itself, but in our experience, time at a homestay beyond well-trodden tourist trails...
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Cambodia
Family travel: Taking kids to Cambodia
Two things spring to mind when people think of Cambodia: the extraordinary feat of ancient engineering that is Angkor Wat, and the...
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Cambodia
Family travel in Asia: Travel doctor FAQs
Having lived in Cambodia with two small children, there isn’t a part of family travel in Southeast Asia Chris Greener hasn’t thought...