Stories

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

Lychees for lunch
Vietnam
A survival guide for vegetarians in Southeast Asia: Part #1
In Western society today, the phenomenon of the dietary requirement shows no sign of abating. Any one dinner table is virtually guaranteed to...
Northern Laos Boating
Vietnam
Living in the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is a myriad of waterways, orchards and paddy fields. This is where the Mekong River splits into giant tributaries that spread...
Green tea during home dinner
Vietnam
Home comforts in Hanoi
Visiting a local home while travelling is a wonderful experience and I was lucky enough to join the Van family in their Hanoi home. Me and my...
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Vietnam
Our top 5 things to do in Hoi An
The World Heritage trading port of Hoi An, in central Vietnam, is many a traveller’s favourite haunt – and it’s not difficult to see why....
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Laos
Laos - Travelling up north, to Nong Khiaw
Tour leader, Tara, has sent back a few photos and thoughts from Laos after travelling on the recent Indochina Encompassed tour - enjoy!...
Hoi An Boating
Vietnam
On the water: Our top 10 boating experiences across Indochina
View over the Nam Ou River in northern Laos In our opinion, one of the best ways to explore Indochina is by boat – whether it’s a luxurious...
Vietnamese Dress-up
Vietnam
10 Simple Pleasures of Travelling in Vietnam
Flower arrangement There's no shortage of reasons to travel to Vietnam: it has a wonderful culinary tradition, beautiful resorts and hotels,...
Litter on China Beach
Vietnam
Vietnam: Is reckless development destroying the environment?
Last Saturday, The Guardian published an excellent article discussing the impact of economic development on Vietnam’s environment and...
Phong Nha National Park
Cambodia
World Heritage Sites in Indochina
Indochina - that is, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos - has a collection of 12 World Heritage Sites, ranging from Khmer Empire masterpieces to...