Thailand is a wonderfully vivid country to explore, you can experience the chaotic streets of Bangkok, exploring a plethora of vivid temples such as the incredible Grand Palace, Wat Suthat and the majestic Wat Phra Kaew and the...
There are some wonderful events throughout the year in Thailand, though the most fun can be had at the Thai New Year ‘Songkran’ festival. The country descends into (waterbased) anarchy, as the streets of Bangkok and...
Thailand is home to some beautiful markets, but none so more than Bangkok’s floating market. You’ll discover hundreds of little boats floating on the river filled with exotic vegetables and fruits, and the hustle an...
The Karen, Hmong, Akha and Liu tribes are found across the north of Thailand.
Elephant trekking is part and parcel of any trip to Thailand - you can find them all over the country, but the best places are in the north, where the elephants live in protected habitats, and you can ride them through peaceful...
The setting for romance; candlelit dinners on the beach as the waves brush up against the sand, lost waterfalls, dense jungle trails, and some of the worlds largest beach parties, Thailand’s islands are eclectic to say th...
Thai cuisine is world-renowned for its flavour and colour, good use of spices and health benefits, but in the west, the cuisine is a little watered down.
Climb a mountain
Wat Phra Doi Suthep is an impressive mountain top temple close to Chiang Mai - climb the steps, explore the temple and receive a Sai Sin (s...
Singapore’s rich cultural diversity means there’s a diversity of etiquette to consider when travelling there. There aren’t any specific regulations when it comes to dress, other than to ...
Singaporean cuisine is a delicious mix of Asian flavours - particularly Chinese and Malaysian, but you’ll also find influences from the local Indian diaspora as well as British, Portuguese and Thai....
Start with a visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre, which serves as an informative introduction to Singapore’s early Chinese migrants, and then stroll along New Bridge Road and take in the rowdy stalls that serve up barb...
Little India has a superb collection of colourful temples to visit.
Singapore is not short on museums. Whether you want to learn about Singapore and the greater role the city has played in Asia, the Peranakan people, industrial design, scien...
The architecture of Singapore is quite simply phenomenal. A stunning collision of tradition and modernity. Our favourites of the modern architecture include the Marina Bay Sands which is an instantly recognisable trio of skyscr...
The Southern Ridges are a series of parks and hills that connect the West Coast Park to Mt Faber and tower above the jungle and city.
For a lush and inviting slice of nature head into the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve which is a rainforest that clings to Bukit Timah - Singapore’s highest peak. The nature reserve is a veritable treasu...
Borneo has great weather - all year round. You’ll find that temperatures linger between 27°C and 32°C for much of the year - humidity is high and much like the rest of the island - you’ll get intermittent ra...
Meet wild Orangutans
Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary and be wooed by these adorable wile Orangutans. Watch them swing from trees and traverse the jungle ...
There are plenty to choose from and lots to do once you arrive. If you just want to claim a space on the beach and top up your tan then that’s fine - but if the mood takes you - then head into the water to dive with hamme...
Deep in Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National Park are a series of caves which form part of the world’s largest underground chamber. Expect to be immersed into deep gorges, some still flowing with water and others dry, and...
There is just so much to try; however, much of the cuisine of Eastern Malaysia blends into one with Western Malaysia, with popular dishes such as Laksa being a mainstay.
Burma’s cuisine has remained relatively off the map for the past 50 years or so – so your trip to Burma will give you a chance to taste something truly unique. Some of the dishes and flavours used may well remind yo...
The great problem with travel in Asia - is that the food, no matter where you go, is always fantastic - and there is so much to try that you could spend your entire holiday doing just that. Indonesian cuisine is one of the most...
Always try to dress modestly when visiting a place of worship - this means covering up your arms and wearing long shorts or trousers. Public displays of affection are mostly frowned upon - but pay particular attention to this w...