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10 affordable luxury Summer travel destinations to add to your bucket list

By Efrat Sagi-Ofir on Jun 24, 2023 in Africa, Asia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hungary, Indonesia, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Regions, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

We've curated a list of ten breathtaking, luxury summer travel destinations that won't break the bank. From picturesque beaches to awe-inspiring mountains and vibrant cities, these affordable gems offer experiences that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Why Siem Reap is more vegan friendly than ever

By Paul Eyers on Jun 09, 2023 in Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Siem Reap was our home for more than 8 years, during which time the demand for plant based and vegan food around the world continued to increase. When we arrived in town, our options were few and far between but slowly that's changed.

S for Sustainability

By Paul Eyers on Jun 02, 2023 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

We all have an important role to play in making travel sustainable, both immediately and in the future, by taking ultimate responsibility for our actions and our decisions. As travellers we need to research and support hotels and resorts that take sustainability seriously.

The 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia

By Paul Eyers on May 29, 2023 in Asia, Cambodia, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany

The 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia was a momentous occasion that the whole country had been looking forward to ever since it was announced in 2016. This was the 32nd SEA Games and this prestigious event had never been hosted by Cambodia before.

Unique experiences in Siem Reap

By Paul Eyers on May 03, 2023 in Asia, Cambodia, Regions

Trust us when we say that Siem Reap is not just about the remarkable temples of Angkor; it truly has much, much more to offer. Having called Siem Reap home for more than eight years we feel well qualified to direct you to a selection of unique experiences that will certainly leave you impressed.

Southeast Asia drops many restrictions and welcomes back tourists

By Paul Eyers on May 16, 2022 in Asia, Cambodia, Health & Safety, Indonesia, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As Southeast Asia drops many restrictions and welcomes back tourists, now is the time to start planning an adventure to this enchanting region.

Now is the time to visit the first country in Southeast Asia with zero COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellers!

By Paul Eyers on Mar 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

First, I hear you ask, which is the first country in Southeast Asia to remove all COVID restrictions? The answer is Cambodia, who on 17th March 2022 moved ahead of their neighbours and other Southeast Asian countries to make travel simple again. No pre-travel COVID test. No arrival COVID test. No quarantine. No COVID specific

Post-COVID adventures with Grasshopper in Southeast Asia

By Paul Eyers on Jan 09, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Laos, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam

As countries in Southeast Asia start to open their borders to vaccinated travellers, now is the time to plan that post COVID adventure. Enjoy everything that Southeast Asia has to offer without the crowds, a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to explore this enchanting and exciting region. With our passion for travel that ‘treads

Visit Cambodia now and see Angkor Wat like you've never seen it before

By Paul Eyers on Nov 20, 2021 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Regions

Siem Reap, home to the remarkable Angkor Wat, is once again open to vaccinated international visitors, with no need to quarantine upon arrival. Since the Cambodian borders closed in March 2020 the ‘tourist tap’ has well and truly been turned off, but with impressive vaccination rates, overseas guests are now welcome back to the ‘Kingdom

Plant-based food and luxury resorts in Cambodia

By Paul Eyers on Oct 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

As we move through 2021, full of hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel, we are still presented with continued global travel challenges. Here in Cambodia, with an excellent vaccine rollout and a steady move towards ‘herd immunity’, the current restrictions are finally being relaxed, quarantine free travel to certain locations

2021's best eco-luxury hotels

By Christopher Hill on Sep 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Sri Lanka

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and

Luxury resort staycations in Siem Reap

By Paul Eyers on Jul 17, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

Siem Reap with no tourists is providing a unique experience for the locals and expats who call Siem Reap or Cambodia home. During the month of June, there were only 500 tickets sold to visit Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples, in previous years, monthly visitor numbers would have been in excess of 200,000. Understandably,

Excited for vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia

By Paul Eyers on May 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As the COVID-19 vaccine roll out gathers speed and infection numbers worldwide are slowly shrinking, the possibility of travel during 2021 could become a reality, and for us that means vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia. Currently quarantine is still a pre requisite for travel throughout the region but ‘vaccine passports’ are being discussed alongside

Sustainable luxury at Six Senses resorts in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Apr 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

Since spending our honeymoon at Six Senses Ninh Vanh Bay in Vietnam, during 2010, we have remained fans of this luxury brand who have sustainability as one of their core values. With new and exciting resorts due to open during 2021 in Spain, India and Israel, we’re confident that Six Senses will continue to innovate

Vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Mar 31, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As veganism continues to grow exponentially worldwide, we can now enjoy a vegan luxury travel experience at some of the finest hotels and resorts. When it comes to vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, the following selection including city hotels and an island resort have got you covered. Each of them have either

10 beautiful and lesser-known temples of Asia

By Joanne McFarlane on Mar 14, 2021 in Asia, Attractions, Bhutan, Cambodia, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Regions

When we think of beautiful temples in Asia, the Taj Mahal in India, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or perhaps Borobudur in Java might spring to mind. Asia is full of stunning places of worship, reflecting Hinduism, Buddhism and other spiritual practices. Here, we take you on a journey of some of Asia’s lesser-known temples. Kailasa

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