Stories

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

Lychees for lunch
Vietnam
5 great things to do in Nha Trang
Heading to Nha Trang, Vietnam and not sure what to do? I've spent the past couple of days at the seriously stunning, just-opened Fusion...
Making friends in Hoi An market
Vietnam
Haggle like a pro with these 8 simple rules
In many countries, bargaining and negotiating is part and parcel of life. It goes on all around you – it is culture in action – and it is in no...
Hoi An
Vietnam
Highlights of Vietnam: 5 amazing places
In January I wrote about five lesser-known highlights of Vietnam - including caves, mountain villages, beaches, and jungles. The five...
The greenery of Sapa
Cambodia
6 reasons to travel to Indochina in the green season
Contrary to appearances, she is having fun. Honest. Want to experience Indochina with fewer crowds, cheaper prices, and better scenery? You...
Meeting local people
Cambodia
How to be polite in Southeast Asia
Sustainable tourism isn’t just about carbon offsetting, conservation centres and eco-lodges. When we talk about responsible travel,...
Vietnam
A Vespa night out in Saigon
The Magnificent Vietnam tour is currently travelling around the country staying in exciting cities, historical towns and rural mountains in...
Plain of Jars
Laos
The Plain of Jars: Laos' biggest mystery
In the third of our series on Southeast Asia’s archaeological wonders, we take you to Laos’ Plain of Jars: a mystery over 2,000 years old....
Woman at Market
Vietnam
A guide to money in Vietnam
Money in Vietnam – how much to bring, where to get it, how to exchange it – a task on everyone’s holiday prep list. So, let’s make it simple.
The ruins of My Son
Vietnam
My Son: Vietnam's Hindu legacy
The ruins of My Son Such is the overwhelming ascendancy of Buddhism in Southeast Asia today that few people know much about the...
Buddha offerings
Cambodia
New Year in Cambodia and Laos
This month, starting on the 15th of April, we’ll be ringing in the New Year once again in Burma, Cambodia and Laos. In countries where...