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Couple checking their photos outside the Grand Palace.

Asia, People & Culture

Out and Proud On a Thailand Vacation

ByChristian Baines
June 20, 2022

No country in Southeast Asia is prouder to welcome LGBTQ+ travellers than Thailand. With colourful Pride festivals, widespread acceptance of Trans and non-binary identities, a fierce drag scene, and Southeast Asia’s most active and diverse LGBTQ+ nightlife, a Thailand vacation still stops the list when it comes to gay-friendly travel destinations in Asia.

Asia, People & Culture

Cruising Options on Asia Tours

ByChristian Baines
April 2, 2019

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…

Arch with 3 golden pagodas representing Thailand, Myanmar, Laos at Pra Thad Pha Ngo Temple, Chang Saen, Thailand Vacations

Landmarks & Icons

Exploring the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia

ByAren Bergstrom
January 17, 2019

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…

Aerial view of Singapore Skyline at night

Landmarks & Icons

Four Perfect Days on a Singapore Vacation

ByChristian Baines
January 22, 2018

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…

Woman tourist walking on busy Bangkok street, Thailand

Landmarks & Icons

10 Cities You Need to Visit at Least Once on a Southeast Asia Vacation

ByChristian Baines
October 12, 2017

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…

People & Culture

Foodie Walking Tours and Cooking Classes Make Thailand Travel Come Alive

ByChristian Baines
August 2, 2017

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…

Couple holding hands on a Beach in Phuket, Thailand

Romance & Beaches

Have a Love Affair with Phuket on a Romantic Thailand Vacation

ByRobert Glazier
August 2, 2017

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…

Novice young monk looking out at plains of Bagan during sunrise, Myanmar

Landmarks & Icons

Consider a Myanmar Tour – A Unique Destination on Your Asia Vacation

ByRobert Glazier
June 26, 2017

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…

Top view of a Thai street food vendor in Bangkok, Thailand

People & Culture

Explore Street Food on a Southeast Asia Tour

ByAren Bergstrom
May 17, 2017

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…

Landmarks & Icons

Visit Hong Kong and Thailand for an Ideal Asia Getaway

ByChristian Baines
April 13, 2017

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.…

Aerial skyline view of Hoan Kiem and Ho Guom (Sword lake) area at twilight, Hanoi, Vietnam

People & Culture

Hanoi: Exploring a Thousand-Year-Old Vietnam Vacation Highlight

ByChristian Baines
March 27, 2017

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…

Young Asian traveling Backpacker in Khaosan Road outdoor market in Bangkok, Thailand

Travel tips

What NOT To Do on Your Southeast Asia Tour

ByChristian Baines
March 15, 2017

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most diverse and fulfilling regions to visit. With so much to see, do, taste, and experience, all at what seems like a bargain price, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and make…