StoriesStories, inspiration, and recommendations for cultural adventures in Asia. Taiwan Where’s next for InsideAsia?We're about to launch our next InsideAsia destination - can you guess where it is? Vietnam Obama in Laos: First US President to visit the Land of a Million Elephants This September, Barack Obama became the first President of the United States ever to visit Laos. But what did he get up to while he was there?... Cambodia The Top 6 Hidden Cambodia Temples beyond Angkor Wat Cambodia isn't just about its star attraction - there are plenty of other temples to visit, each one rich in history, culture and adventure.... Vietnam Kamu Lodge: Life in the slow lane Travel consultant Charlotte recently visited Kamu Lodge, an ecolodge experience in the beautiful mountains of Northern Laos. Here, she... Vietnam Incredible elephants: 15 fascinating facts Recently we've been doing lots of research into elephant conservation to ensure that we only offer our customers experiences that protect the... Multi-country East photo competition #1: More of our Staff favorites If you’re an avid reader of East, the Inside Asia Tours travel magazine, you’ve probably already heard about our photo competition. In our... Vietnam Meeting the ethnic minorities of Vietnam Vicky recently returned from a trip to Vietnam, where she visited some of the remote communities and ethnic minorities of the northern... Multi-country A day in the life: How cheap is a day in Yangon? You’ll often hear Burma described as “expensive” by travellers, but just what does this mean? Expensive compared to where? If you look... Vietnam A day in the life: How cheap is a day out in Hanoi? Last week we explored the low cost of eating out in Vietnam, revealing that it really is possible to dine like an emperor for next to nothing.... Vietnam Dining on a dime: The cost of food in Vietnam Among the highlights of any trip to Vietnam is undoubtedly the food. Steaming bowls of noodle soup, super-fresh seafood, spring rolls packed... Multi-country On the Water: A day on Inle Lake Our very own James Mundy, stalwart of the InsideAsia team, goes in search of peace on Myanmar's magnificent Inle Lake. This article first... Vietnam Vietnam extends visa waiver scheme for 2017 At long last, some good financial news in these times of economic uncertainty! In a much-anticipated move, the government of Vietnam has... Load More