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. Multi-country Temple tales from Bagan Few popular places live up to their hype, but we've never met anyone disappointed by Bagan. David discovers the secrets of these ancient... Hong Kong 24 hours in Hong Kong Many flights to Asia have layovers. Far from being an inconvenience, we think it's the perfect excuse for a day (or two) in a new metropolitan... 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... 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... 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... Vietnam 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... 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... 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... Vietnam 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... 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,... South Korea 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... Load More