There are experiences on an Asia trip you can enjoy which are different and unusual… and you don’t have to climb Mount Everest. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where…
Impossibly vast, with no one corner quite like another, Asia spoils for choice when it comes to both destinations and modes of travel. Cruising its waterways however can open up local communities and sides of its most famous countries most…
There are a lot of Golden Triangles in the world. One is the connection between Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney in Australia, another consists of the historical centres of Rajasthan in India. Don’t sleep on the Golden Triangle…
Travelling can be tiring, so why not take a break at one of the many excellent beach resorts Asia has to offer. No matter where you are, you probably won’t be far from one on Asia tours. Yes, Asia covers…
The most outstanding sites to visit on an Asia vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Asia – natural or otherwise –…
A hot air balloon ride will not only provide you with an exciting and unforgettable travel experience but you will also see your destination from a totally different perspective. This is not hot air I am talking here. Well, yes…
Discover the rich riverside history and daily life of the Irrawaddy and Mekong rivers with Pandaw River Expeditions, Southeast Asia’s longest-established river cruise operator. Pandaw’s boutique shallow-draft ships are hand-crafted in teak and brass and range from five to 30…
The Strand Cruise in Myanmar mirrors the legendary style of its sister property, The Strand Hotel, Yangon, founded in 1901. The 28-cabin luxury ship was completed in 2015 and sails the Irrawaddy between the ancient capitals of Bagan and Mandalay.…
Once a little-visited destination, especially when it was called Burma, Myanmar is a country that has been held back in its progress compared to other places in the world. However, therein lies some of its charm and reasons to visit…
Travelling to Asia is an eclectic mash-up of colours, cultures, and cuisines. Teeming crowds, gaps in infrastructure, and other petty annoyances don’t have to deter you from Asian travel. River cruises are quickly becoming the most popular vacation choice in…
If you want to stay off-the-beaten tourist track while uncovering the treasures of Asia, you might consider an Asian river cruise. These intimate voyages get you closer to the region’s hidden gems, from secluded caves filled with Buddhist relics, to…
Guide book giant, Lonely Planet, has lifted the lid on the world’s greatest attractions, naming 500 favourites in its new Ultimate Travel book. While those 500 spots might inspire some fierce globetrotter debate, there’s no denying the top five are…
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