Laos is a magical country to explore, with beauty to be found absolutely everywhere, though some of the highlights of the country include the incredible Kuang Si waterfalls – harmonious and tranquil, though sometimes busy with local families and those rare tourists that are…
Laos has a very similar climate to its neighbours Vietnam and Thailand meaning that the months November through February are the most pleasant time to visit – at this time of year there is little rain and the heat isn’t too exhausting. Though much…
Hong Kong is home to some 1000+ hiking trails. Follow the Lantau trail to the breathtaking 112-foot tall Tian Tan Buddha, which sits amongst lush greenery on the second highest peak in Hong Kong – Lantau Peak. Head West if you want to scale…
Temple Street in Kowloon is transformed at night into a busy flea-market-esque night market – head from the north to south of the road, exploring stalls that offer everything from fashions to mobiles and watched to food. Look out for the al fresco food…
Neon signage over every door, bars offering every kind of beverage and a history of adult entertainment stretching back some half a century. The Wan Chai strip is colourful and vibrant – but in-between the touristy bars and raucous nightclubs you’ll find a steady…
Sub-tropical Hong Kong is a popular destination year-round – especially from mainland China – so make sure you plan any trip well in advance. You can expect the best weather between October and December – when there is less rainfall and the humidity drops…
Hong Kong provides every class of cuisine – from the most flavourful street foods and traditional fare through to complex combinations of flavours and international haute cuisine. It is heavily influenced by Cantonese cuisine, as well as other Chinese cuisines such as Hakka, Hokkien…
You’ll find an eclectic blend of Western and Asian cultures at work in Hong Kong – so expect to come across some ever so slightly mixed up customs. For example tipping isn’t commonplace when taking a taxi, though you will often find that hotels…