Stories

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

The view from Shwe Kyet Yet Pagoda
Multi-country
Mandalay by bike
Given the lukewarm traveller reviews, you'd be forgiven for wondering why anyone would bother visiting Mandalay at all. But though it may not...
Colin and Mr Tien, admiring the beautiful views
Vietnam
Diary of a hiker: 48 hours in Sapa, Vietnam
Katy's hike into the Sapa mountains saw her touched by the kind hospitality of strangers, and in awe of the spectacular landscape. Day...
Ha Giang 4
Vietnam
Top 3 places to hike in northern Vietnam: on and off the beaten track
Claire heads to the hills of northern Vietnam in search of the best hiking trails. On her journey she sees staggering views, stays in rural...
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Multi-country
Ngwe Saung: three days in Burmese paradise
These days, practically every traveller has heard of the red-brick pagodas of Bagan, the stilt villages of Inle Lake, and the colonial...
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Cambodia
Angkor What? Exploring the temples of Cambodia
Seasoned traveller, Becky in our Small Group Tours team explored caves in Phong Nha National Park, Vietnam in her last post. Continuing...
Vietnam- Da Nang - Beach 2 - Pixabay
South Korea
5 outdoor adventures to have in Da Nang
When we talk about cities in Vietnam, perhaps the skyscrapers of Hoi Chi Minh City or architectural wonder Hoi An might spring to mind....
Well deserved swim
Vietnam
Caves for claustrophobes in Phong Nha National Park
Having explored 50 countries, Becky's one of the keenest travellers we know! Her adventures in Vietnam included a thrilling trip to the caves...
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Multi-country
Learn to fish with the Irrawaddy dolphin - Hsithe Community Development Project
Travel consultant and lifelong travel-addict, Liam shares his latest adventure (watching dolphin-whispering!) in Burma...
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Vietnam
The top three art galleries in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
It would be a disservice to imagine Phnom Penh, with its thriving cultural scene, as a city shackled to its past. The brutal Khmer Rouge regime...
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Vietnam
Photo blog: Is Vietnam the most colourful country?
Group Tour Manager, Elisa shares her lasting impressions of Vietnam two years after her first trip there. Put the kettle on, pretend...
Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi Japan
Vietnam
Five unmissable museums in Vietnam
Ok, hands-up. Visiting a museum probably isn’t top of the agenda when planning a holiday in Vietnam. Temples and pagodas perhaps, but not...
Laotian Weaver
Vietnam
Photo blog: A first-timer's trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Having enjoyed one of our small group tours in Japan, Nan Merritt joined us on our Indochina Encompassed small group tour. Here are a few...