Welcome to our travel blog! Here you will find practical tips, itinerary ideas, destination highlights we’ve fallen in love with… and plenty more inspiration to help you plan your next adventure in Southeast Asia.
The Mae Hong Son loop links Chiang Mai to the Burmese border along roughly 600 kilometres of mountain road. This article covers what to see at each stage, how many days to allow and how to drive it without any unpleasant surprises.
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Tonlé Sap lake changes its appearance as the seasons go by, and the villages along its shores offer completely different experiences depending on which one you choose. Here is our guide to where to go, when, and how to organise the visit from Siem Reap.
From Bangkok to the islands of the Andaman Sea, this two-week itinerary takes families to Kanchanaburi, into the wetlands of Phatthalung and on to two islands in the Trang archipelago. The day-by-day details, the best time to go and our tips for travelling with children in Thailand.
Just 80 kilometres north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya preserves the remains of the former capital of the kingdom of Siam: red-brick prangs, white chedis and long rows of seated Buddhas. Here are the five temples not to miss, along with our practical tips for planning your visit at the best time of day.
Nicknamed the inland Halong Bay, Ninh Binh unfolds its limestone peaks in the middle of the rice fields, a two-hour drive from Hanoi. Boat trips, viewpoints, one to three day itineraries and tips for avoiding the crowds: here is how we organise this stage of the journey for our travellers.
Thailand is one of the cheapest destinations in the world to learn to dive, and one of the richest in marine life. We explain where, when and how to get your Open Water Diver certification.
Nestled between limestone mountains and Songkhla Lake, Phatthalung remains one of the least visited provinces in southern Thailand, far from the crowds of Krabi or Phuket. Between boat rides among the pink lotus flowers of Thale Noi, the climb up Khao Ok Thalu, and encounters with local craftsmanship, this guide shows you how to plan your visit to this authentic region.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives are neighbours, yet they offer two completely different travel experiences: temples, plantations and national parks on one side, lagoons and beach relaxation on the other. We explain how to combine them intelligently, in what order to travel and when to go to make the most of both destinations.
Every morning before sunrise, Thai monks leave their temple to receive offerings from local residents, in a Buddhist ritual known as tak bat. Here's what you need to know to witness or take part in it respectfully, wherever you are in Thailand.
In Thailand, the word "sanctuary" today covers places that can be very different from one another, and not always as good as what it promises. Here are the practical criteria to know before choosing an elephant sanctuary that truly respects their pace and their wellbeing.
