The Mekong River is one of the world’s greatest, its waters flowing almost 5,000 kilometres across six countries. It acts as a major lifeline, particularly for Vietnam and Cambodia. The Mekong is a major transport route between the two countries for ships of all sizes sailing on the river. While most of Avalon Waterways’ river cruises are in Europe, […]
While Japan is widely known for being a superb culinary destination, it likely means you’ll have a never-ending list of food to try when you visit! Being Japan’s second largest city affords Osaka (and the wider Kansai region that it’s found in) a wide variety of food that the city prides itself on. There’s a popular saying that Osaka locals will spend […]
Japan is famous for bringing a variety of incredible things to the world stage, captivating people from all over the globe to travel there. With a juxtaposition between the old and new, it’s a fascinating country to explore. To keep your travel inspiration for Japan well and truly alive, we’ve compiled a list of seven fun […]
No matter where you are in the world, festivals are always a calendar event marked in diaries and prepared for months (or even years!) in advance. We love the strong community feel combined with special treats, celebratory activities and a buzzing atmosphere – with Japan being one such country that showcases 200,000 festivals every year! Although there are deep roots linked to China, Japan’s […]
Japan is a seriously incredible country that ticks all the boxes when visiting – historic sites? Tick. Delicious food? Tick. Efficient public transport? Tick. Quirky activities? Tick. All this and more are woven together to form a culture that is guaranteed to make anyone fall in love with Japan; leading to travellers yearning for a return trip as soon as they’ve left. We’ve compiled a […]
With its long history, interesting culture and gorgeous scenery, Vietnam offers something for everyone. From the historic sites to jaw-droppingly beautiful landscapes, these are the 6 not-to-miss places you need to see on a Vietnam tour: Hanoi Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi is an attractive, laidback city with charming French-colonial style […]