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 In with the old: Exploring Hanoi's old quarter Hanoi has been around for an awful long time. It’s been the capital of Vietnam since 1010 (excepting a period of 150 years, from 1802–1945),... Vietnam Kong: Skull Island shows Vietnam in a new light Sitting in the cinema last week, munching my Ben & Jerry’s (peanut butter cup and cookie dough, best combo ever) while I sat through the... Vietnam Freewheeling in south Vietnam Steve Parker is one of our expert, Japan-based tour leaders - but he's had plenty of experience travelling all over Asia, including Vietnam. He... Vietnam Why travel to Cambodia with kids? It’s difficult enough to keep kids entertained on holiday without adding ‘culture’ into the mix, but Cambodia is a surprisingly fun... Vietnam Animal magic: Walking with elephants in Sayaboury There are plenty of ways to get up close and personal with Asia’s wildlife – and in doing so, help support the communities and sanctuaries... Multi-country Yangon poetry slam: The start of something new? Burma isn’t known for its shining record on freedom of speech. In fact, quite the opposite. But change is afoot in the formerly reclusive... Vietnam Top 5 tips: Boating in Indochina Whether cruising the Mekong in luxury or riding the waterways of Vietnam in a traditional sampan, the best way to explore Indochina is by boat.... Multi-country Yangon: Asia's most livable city? What will Yangon look like in ten years’ time? Will Shwedagon Pagoda be standing proud above a low-rise skyline or peeping between ugly tower... Vietnam Planes, trains & tuk-tuks: The joy of getting around in Southeast Asia While I was anticipating my vacation to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in spring, I was excited to head back to Vietnam’s food markets, looking... Vietnam Stepping back in time at Vietnam’s Vinh Moc Tunnels For many visitors to Vietnam, the country’s war history is a major draw. For those who grew up watching news coverage of the... Load More