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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

Go off the grid with Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Laos, Myanmar, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Engulfed in magical bamboo jungles and separated from Myanmar and Laos by the gurgling Ruak and Mekong Rivers, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle captures the life of an adventurer – all set to explore the luxuries of a Four Seasons glamping experience. From spectacular mountain trails and bicycle tours to riverside picnics and private

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

10 cookery schools to discover around the world

By James Jayasundera on Mar 15, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, India, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Regions, South Africa, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food’… George Bernard Shaw Food is humanity’s greatest connection with each other. One of travel’s enticing rewards is the discovery of new cuisine and exploring the soul of a place through its dishes. We have handpicked 10 of our favourite culinary experiences to delve into; food

Asia's 2019 travel hot list

By James Jayasundera on Dec 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Events, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

So many of recent openings have excited us lately that it’s been quite a feat to narrow down the latest and hottest news to a mere handful… we love taking travellers out of their ‘comfort zones’ and introducing people to new or unusual experiences that engage them with deeper and unexpected layers of a destination.

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to

Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on May 31, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

The network of waterways in Southeast Asia chop and change as you follow the current. Between hives of activity with clusters of houses and hardworking fishermen, there are stretches of untouched countryside, mountains thick with jungle and towering limestone karsts. Not only do these waterways offer an insight into local life – a springboard to

Asian travel trends for 2018

By Sam Clark on Apr 14, 2018 in Asia, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Sri Lanka

2018 is set to be an exciting year for travel in Asia. Look out for unique boutique properties with an eco-friendly edge, improved access to lesser-explored, but incredible destinations and a different perspective on old favourites. Check out our insider insights on the best places to go, things to do and sights to see in

5 luxury honeymoon experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on Oct 15, 2017 in Air Travel, Asia, Cambodia, Honeymoons, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Planning a wedding is stressful, there’s no two ways about it. But planning a honeymoon should provide respite. No table plans to navigate, caterers to negotiate with, or photographers to sift through. This first holiday as a married couple should be the perfect tonic after a frantic few months. With a relaxed pace of life,

Top beach alternatives in Laos

By Sam Clark on Sep 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Laos is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia, a seductively laid-back atmosphere and incredibly friendly people. It is also landlocked and, for many beach bunnies, this is a deal-breaker when choosing a holiday destination. But it would be a mistake to disregard Laos on this basis. There are huge number

Top 5 things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on Sep 18, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Laos, Regions, Travel Miscellany

In between Vietnam and Thailand, Laos is lesser-known and lesser-discovered, but no less interesting than its pair of famous neighbours. As a long thin country that also touches China to the north and Cambodia to the south, the landscape varies wildly; from thickly-forested areas to more tropical surrounds with plunging waterfalls and thousands of islands.

8 beautiful places to visit in Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on Mar 14, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Laos, Regions

Laos flies below the radar for most tourists – and perhaps that’s a good thing. This little-known, landlocked country is a beautiful land of ancient Buddhist temples, tropical jungle, beautiful river cruises and softly spoken, laid-back people. It the kind of place the phrase ‘hidden gem’ was coined for, so shhhh – don’t tell! 1. Luang

5 incredible ways to experience S.E. Asia's most iconic sites

By Sam Clark on Feb 02, 2017 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Laos, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Remarkably, Southeast Asia has 37 incredible UNESCO heritage sites. These sites are ‘must see’ for good reason but the downside is that many other tourists will be there at the same time. The magic of Angkor can be lost if you’re swamped by bus loads of tourists each trying to snap that iconic shot, before

Top 5 places to learn about war history in Indochina

By Alastair Donnelly on Aug 31, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Laos, Regions, Vietnam

Known to the Vietnamese as the American War, to Americans as the Vietnam War, and to scholars as the Second Indochina War – the American-Vietnamese conflict that took place between 1955 until 1975 brought Vietnam to the forefront of the world’s attention. What most people don’t realise is that the conflict had an equally devastating

Top 6 riverside towns

By Katie Cosstick on Sep 15, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Canada, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Egypt, Europe, India, Laos, North America, Regions, South America, Uruguay

London isn’t the only city famed for its river, with the Thames flowing past attractions like the Houses of Parliament and the Eye. All around the world there are cities and towns with locals whose lives revolve around the waters – from Varanasi where the sacred Ganges is a pilgrimage site, to architecturally splendid bridges in Prague where

10 of the best luxury eco retreats in Asia

By James Jayasundera on Sep 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Laos, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Asia is a fantastic place to enjoy luxury and is also home to some of the best eco retreats in the world. If you’re looking for a dream break that lets you rest your weary body in a sustainable way then we’ve put together ten of the very best places to sit back, relax and

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