Think the most common word in Lao is “sabaidee”? Think again. We’d argue that the Lao say the words “kin khao” more than they say hello. Kin khao literally translates as “eat rice”, or in other words, ...

The westernmost island of Batudaka is home to the main port town of Wakai. At its western end lies Bomba, near where you’ll find four resorts. Budget-focused Poya Lisa actually on Pulau Poya, a tiny ...

Vientiane’s city centre is laid out in a grid of one-way streets bordered by the Mekong river and Quai Fa Ngum to the south, Samsenthai Road to the north, Chou Anou Road in the west and the ...

With international cuisines joining authentic Thai and the ever-present seafood barbecues and street bites, Ko Lipe does not disappoint when it comes to food. The growing nightlife scene can be a lot ...

Where is best in Thailand in December? To be honest the entire country is all very good. You've got relatively moderate temperatures across the entire country and very little to no rain. Underwater ...

Phnom Penh has dozens of hostels to choose from, scattered right across the city. Dorm beds often go for $5 and under, with private air-con rooms with bathroom floating around the $20 to $30 mark.

In 2009 tracks were laid over the Mekong River making it now possible to go from Thailand into Laos by train – for three kilometres! From Nong Khai, Thailand, you have the option of taking the shuttle ...

Traditional Sino-Porgugese architecture is also clearly visible, especially on and around the main Sri Takua Pa street, which hosts an outstanding market every Sunday afternoon. With Chinese style ...

Too many islands, too little time! Thailand alone has more than its fair share of islands, and for the first time visitor, picking the right Thai island can be a pretty daunting undertaking. So, ...

Bukit Bintang has long been KL’s primary entertainment centre, making it a popular place for visitors to stay. This is a good choice if you want to be near the malls and with easy access to KL’s ...

A look at the shift to social media for travel intelligence—what does it mean? Not only for the traveller, but for the destination too.

As an important commercial port that flourished in the 17th and 18th century, Hoi An was at the crossroads for trade that spanned Asia and Europe. Chinese and Japanese merchants—as you no doubt will ...