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 Up in the hills: Homestay experience in Ha Giang, Vietnam Claire's homestay experience gave her a unique insight into Vietnamese village life. Joining festivities with the locals, sampling unusual... Vietnam 24 hours in Hanoi Vietnam's capital buzzes with energy; throngs of crowds, busy street-hawkers, and streets awash with restless scooters. Claire balanced... Vietnam 5 reasons to visit Vietnam in November Reasons to visit Vietnam in November, where do we start? Beach-reclining is back, the landscape glows green and the rivers have never been... Vietnam Traditions in Luang Prabang: Laos’ Shangri-La Orange-robed monks, French colonial architecture and centuries-old traditions still going strong; Ruth reflects on her time in Luang... Vietnam Top 5 tips for exploring Siem Reap Andy Booth, founder and CEO of ABOUTAsia and our partner in Siem Reap, reveals his top tips for a quieter, more authentic day among the ruins…... Multi-country Mandalay by bike Given the lukewarm traveler reviews, you'd be forgiven for wondering why anyone would bother visiting Mandalay at all. But though it may not... Vietnam Diary of a hiker: 48 hours in Sapa, Vietnam Katy's hike into the Sapa mountains saw her touched by the kind hospitality of strangers, and in awe of the spectacular landscape. Day... Vietnam Top 3 places to hike in northern Vietnam: on and off the beaten track Claire heads to the hills of northern Vietnam in search of the best hiking trails. On her journey she sees staggering views, stays in rural... Multi-country Ngwe Saung: three days in Burmese paradise These days, practically every traveller has heard of the red-brick pagodas of Bagan, the stilt villages of Inle Lake, and the colonial... Cambodia Angkor What? Exploring the temples of Cambodia Seasoned traveler, Becky in our Small Group Tours team explored caves in Phong Nha National Park, Vietnam in her last post. Continuing... South Korea 5 outdoor adventures to have in Da Nang When we talk about cities in Vietnam, perhaps the skyscrapers of Hoi Chi Minh City or architectural wonder Hoi An might spring to mind.... Load More