Over the past few years, river cruising has gained popularity as a unique and affordable way to travel. While originally they mostly attracted a retiree audience, efforts made by river cruise companies have helped to gain traction with younger travellers. Born in Europe, where the connecting waterways acted as a […]
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The Perfect 10-day Japan Itinerary
From the bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, there are many distinct experiences awaiting you on an adventure to Japan. The country is truly timeless – where ancient traditions are fused with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world. If you’re planning a holiday […]
How to cross the street in Saigon Traffic
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is home to 13 million people …. And about 8 million motorbikes! Nowhere is this more apparent than on the city’s streets. Stampedes of scooters race along, swerving among cars and laden trucks, creating the infamous Saigon traffic. To be a pedestrian […]
5 Incredible places to photograph on a Ganges river cruise
Enter a world of colour, culture and cherished spiritual tradition when you cruise down India’s Ganges river. The holy river of Hinduism slowly courses through one of the world’s most fertile and populated areas. Along its banks, human life is connected to its waters and you’ll get a glimpse of […]
Top 5 things to do in Phnom Penh
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 […]
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 […]