StoriesStories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia. Borneo Field notes: Borneo – into the jungle and beyondSoutheast Asia specialist, Rhys, shares his trip through Borneo – from spotting pot-bellied monkeys in thousand-year-old jungle to bouncing on the Murut tribe’s trampoline. Vietnam Planes, trains & tuk-tuks: The joy of getting around in Southeast Asia While I was anticipating my holiday to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in spring, I was excited to head back to Vietnam’s food markets, looking... Vietnam Stepping back in time at Vietnam’s Vinh Moc Tunnels For many visitors to Vietnam, the country’s war history is a major draw. For those who grew up watching news coverage of the... South Korea 8 things to do in Luang Prabang Luang Prabang is top of everyone’s list when it comes to lovely Laos. But what makes this city so special, and what should you get up to while... Vietnam East photo competition #1: Staff favourites If you follow our blogs on Japan and Burma, you might remember seeing posts about our favourite entries to our first-ever photo competition.... Vietnam Luang Prabang morning alms ceremony: How to do it right Luang Prabang is Laos’s premier tourist destination. A World Heritage City heralded for its beautiful blend of colonial architecture,... Multi-country Profile in power: Aung San These days, nearly everyone has heard of Aung San Suu Kyi – Nobel Peace Prize recipient, de facto leader of newly (semi-)democratic Burma,... Multi-country Destination profile: Mount Popa Burma is full of spectacular sights, but one of the most mind-boggling is just an hour’s drive from Bagan, on top of a volcanic plug in central... Vietnam Obama in Laos: First US President to visit the Land of a Million Elephants This September, Barack Obama became the first President of the United States ever to visit Laos. But what did he get up to while he was there?... Cambodia The Top 6 Hidden Cambodia Temples beyond Angkor Wat Cambodia isn't just about its star attraction - there are plenty of other temples to visit, each one rich in history, culture and adventure.... Load More