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.
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.
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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.
El Nido and Coron share the same backdrop of limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, but offer two very different experiences in Palawan, Philippines. This guide compares their landscapes, activities and access options to help you choose the destination best suited to your trip.
Railay and Tonsai, in Krabi province, rank among the best outdoor climbing spots in Southeast Asia, whether for a first guided experience or more technical routes. This guide covers the sectors worth knowing, the best time of year to climb, and the practical tips to keep in mind before you get started.
In Thailand, four species of sea turtles live along the coast, between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Here's where and during which season to go and meet them, and above all, how to do so without disturbing them.
Three days a year, the small town of Dan Sai, in northeastern Thailand, turns into an open-air theatre: hundreds of locals dressed as ghosts take over the streets to the sound of drums and wooden swords. Origins, dates, rituals and practical tips: here's everything you need to know before attending the Phi Ta Khon festival.
Three hours from Bangkok, Khao Yai hides an unexpected triple identity: a wild UNESCO-listed jungle, internationally award-winning vineyards and a recreated Tuscan village in the heart of Thailand. A concentrated dose of escapism accessible in a weekend, combining hiking, wine tasting and unlikely photo opportunities in front of a Thai-style version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Khao Soi, Chiang Mai’s signature dish, is a coconut milk noodle curry that combines a fragrant broth, tender noodles and a crispy topping. Discover its history, ingredients and how to prepare a homemade version.
