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 visitors never get to see on Asia tours. Here are three great rivers to consider […]
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Exploring the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia
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 of Southeast Asia, which sits at the conflux of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos on the […]
Four Perfect Days on a Singapore Vacation
As Southeast Asia’s great cultural crossroads, Singapore is a patchwork of contradictions. The smoke of incense rises from traditional temples in the shadow of towering architectural marvels. Lively “wet” markets keep the ever-hungry locals (and visitors) fed the old fashioned way, while space age artificial trees collect water for the island’s most ambitious botanical innovation. […]
10 Cities You Need to Visit at Least Once on a Southeast Asia Vacation
Where should you go on your Southeast Asia vacation? Build your itinerary around these ten cities. Asia’s cities can get a harsh rap compared to their European counterparts. With one or two exceptions, they’re not particularly orderly, and there are very few cobblestone streets that look like they belong on the lid of a chocolate […]
Foodie Walking Tours and Cooking Classes Make Thailand Travel Come Alive
Whether it’s street food or a sit-down dinner with an award-winning chef, part of Thailand travel is about making your taste buds smile. If you haven’t been to Bangkok, you might see it as an exciting, almost overwhelming metropolis, known more for glittering rooftop bars and a stunning Asian skyline than its street-side pleasures. But […]
Have a Love Affair with Phuket on a Romantic Thailand Vacation
With more than beaches to keep visitors occupied, Phuket offers a bit of fun, sun, relaxation, and romance on a Thailand vacation. I don’t think it would be wrong of me to assume that most visitors to Phuket are attracted by the sun, sea, and sand on offer. I quote the local tourist board, “Spectacular […]
Consider a Myanmar Tour – A Unique Destination on Your Asia Vacation
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 on a Myanmar tour, while on your Asia vacation. I compare Myanmar to my first […]
Explore Street Food on a Southeast Asia Tour
There are few better places to head to on a foodie vacation than Southeast Asia. In Southeast Asia, food is cheap, abundant, and, most importantly, delicious. No matter which country you head to, you’ll find an incredible diversity of flavours and styles that won’t set your wallet back, but will send your taste buds reeling. […]
Visit Hong Kong and Thailand for an Ideal Asia Getaway
The perfect Asian pair, Hong Kong and Thailand offer countless ways to combine fascinating cities, outdoor adventures and pristine beaches. Hong Kong’s allure as Asia’s World City continues as strongly as ever, with phenomenal food, shopping, markets, and cultural treasures. You can even explore the laid-back villages of Stanley and Aberdeen on the south side […]
Hanoi: Exploring a Thousand-Year-Old Vietnam Vacation Highlight
Plenty of big names come up when looking at Asia tours. Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore… All of these are great stops to add to your itinerary, but one capital city takes pride of place on the “favourites list” of many Globetrotters. Despite being the capital of Vietnam (with a population of over 7.5 million), Hanoi […]