Located in the country’s south, where the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers meet, the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh is best known for both its beautiful architecture (ancient and French colonial alike) and its recent dark history. Before the civil war in the late 60’s – the early ’70s, Cambodia […]
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7 Tips for first-time visitors to China
China is truly a country on the march. Bolting into modernity and leaving the world in its wake, this multifaceted country is bewildering in its immersive vastness, intriguing social complexity and incredible icons. There’s the razzle-dazzle diva of Shanghai, with cosmopolitan rooftop bars and cutting edge design, the 250BC ancient […]
Five Ancient Treasures of the Mekong River
Cruises on thе mightу Mekong Rivеr thrоugh Viеtnаm аnd Cambodia are amongst thе mоѕt in-dеmаnd trips in Sоuthеаѕt Aѕiа at present and provide an excellent way to explore the treasures along this meandering waterway. Thе Mekong is probably thе mоѕt imроrtаnt river in this раrt оf Asia and haѕ been […]
How to spend 2 days in Bangkok
Known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, there’s a lot to love about Thailand. From the sun-kissed, slow-paced islands and the cultural diversity from the city to the hill tribes of Chiang Mai; to the bustling streets of Bangkok that radiate with energy, flavour-filled fresh food and richly hued temples, Thailand […]
5 Not-to-miss Mekong Experiences
The mighty Mekong River is a trans-boundary river, flowing through Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China and Myanmar. Winding through some of the world’s most fertile land, along its banks, human life is connected to the water. See daily life come alive as you cruise down the lower Mekong through Vietnam […]
8 reasons to add Japan to your bucket list
In recent years, Japan has become one of the hottest travel destinations in the world. Steeped in centuries of tradition, the striking contrast between its ancient traditions and the modern, fast-paced cyber-punk cityscapes we recognise as Tokyo have intrigued travellers from all walks of life. According to JNTO, visitors to […]