Southeast Asia
From Buddhist temples to Communist monuments, sailing through limestone outcrops to cruising along narrow delta canals, trekking in the highlands or exploring sacred caves, Southeast Asia really does have it all. Add to this idyllic beaches, a tempting mix of Asian and French cuisine and Angkor, one of the world’s most spectacular prehistoric temple complexes, and you have yourself the perfect holiday destination.
Extra time in… Saigon
Guest expert Clare Kendall shares photos and tips on things to do and places to see in the busy city of Saigon, Vietnam. Being pushed in a bath chair into a sea of oncoming motorbikes isn’t quite how I imagined my first … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Group Travel, History, Photography, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
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Top 5 ways to wander the world’s wonders
Usually when one talks about travel, we think about boarding a plane. But once you’ve arrived, there are far more exciting ways to see the world. Here are our top 5 modes of transport in a few of our favourite … Continue reading
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Tagged Egypt, Group Travel, India, Jordan, South America, Southeast Asia, Trekking, Vietnam, Wadi Rum
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Hidden gems in the rolling hills of Vietnam
Recently I was fortunate enough to travel to Vietnam. This was my first time back in 15 years and I was curious to see how much things had changed… Vietnam now has many more 3, 4 and 5 star hotels … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Group Travel, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
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Photo Showcase – Monks, pagodas and sunsets in Burma
Sarah recently went on a trip to beautiful Burma and had these incredible photos to share from her adventure. The laid-back vibe practically seeps out of these shots of stunning pagodas, locals going about their business and beautiful sunsets over … Continue reading
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Tagged Burma, Culture, Group Travel, Photography, Southeast Asia
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Photo showcase – exploring Vietnam
Emma recently went on a tour to Vietnam and did a photo blog on how people get around this amazing country. For anyone who’s seen the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll know how frenetic it can be. But … Continue reading
Extra Time in… Vientiane
Ben Groundwater offers hints and tips for anyone with time to kill in the sleepy and often overlooked Southeast Asian city of Vientiane. Don’t listen to the naysayers. There’s a popular school of thought that says Vientiane is not much … Continue reading
Video of the week: Traffic in HCMC
This week’s video comes all the way from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Compiled from 10 000 RAW images and multiple shoots, it captures the hive-like buzz of this Southeast Asian metropolis. Traffic in Frenetic HCMC, Vietnam from Rob Whitworth … Continue reading
Travel Round-up – Tours to Southeast Asia.
Vietnam: A captivatingly beautiful country, travellers can discover tradition and history charming rural areas on a tour to Vietnam, and see the dynamic new face of Southeast Asia in the hubbub of its thriving cities. From the northern attractions like … Continue reading
New 7 Wonders of Nature announced in Zurich.
The provisional New 7 Wonders of nature were announced last week at the New 7 Wonders headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Elected by public votes taken from all over the world, the New 7 Wonders were whittled down from over 440 … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Group Travel, South America, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Vietnam
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Exploring Angkor: the incredible temples of Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Absolutely stunning temples and so much more than I could have imagined them to be. Siem Reap was our first stop in Cambodia and the perfect way to begin. We landed at 7am and I was determined … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Cambodia, Group Travel, History, Southeast Asia
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