Stories

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

Cafe Align
South Korea
5 Great Places for Coffee in Hanoi
Hanoi When traveling in Vietnam I am more than happy to leave my computer at home, switch off my mobile and delve into the local culture without so...
Shell fish
Vietnam
Saigon - Scooters, Frogs and Cocktails
One of my most enjoyable evenings in Saigon recently had me go out for a evening scooter tour of the city. It was so much fun! As you may know, there...
Enfys in Indochina: Kayaking on the Nam Ou River, Laos
Cambodia
It's a tough job...
Over the summer your dedicated team of Indochina experts have been out in Asia, tracking down exciting new experiences, revisiting old...
Laotian monks in Luang Prabang
Vietnam
Laos, with its capital city Vientiane
I had no expectations of Vientiane apart from it being the capital city of Laos. Most visitors to Laos head straight for the UNESCO World...
Sayaboury Elephants
Vietnam
Sayaboury Elephant Conservation Centre
There was no way I was going to travel all the way to lovely Laos and not see an elephant. The old name for Laos, Lan Xang, literally means 'land of a...
Angkor Wat
Cambodia
Cambodia, more than just the Angkor temples!
I've been exploring Cambodia for the past week or so, I thought I would put pen to paper and write a list of the less known things you can get up to...
Fruits and vegetables
Vietnam
Lovely Laos, 8 reasons why I love this country!
For the past 5 days or so I have been exploring Laos, first visiting Luang Prabang followed by a trip up north to visit remote villages and see some...
Spring roll making
Vietnam
Making Spring Rolls
I'm back in Hanoi (for a day) and so far it's been amazing! I've been here less than 12 hours and have been cycling around Duong Lam Village, had a...