Without a doubt the most amazing way to see the culturally rich country of Burma is by taking a luxury cruise on the Irrawaddy River. Forget about packing and unpacking and just relax watching the amazing shoreline change. There is no better view of Burma than this!
Apart from the stunning scenery, fascinating history and amazing culture, Burma is all about the people. They are some of the kindest and most compassionate people you will meet. One story that we can’t tell enough is that of the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp in Burma. There are so many elephant experiences that tourists can take part in across South East Asia, but many of them are simply tourist attractions that have no concern for the elephants’ welfare. At Green Hill Valley, love and care for animals is at the very centre of everything they do. Here is an interview we carried out with Htun and Maw who founded the camp. It gives you a real insight into their care and compassion for these beautiful animals.
Off-limits for years but now back on every intrepid traveller’s wish-list, Burma (now known as Myanmar) lies in the heart of Asia and is one of the most culturally rich countries in the world. Go and be overwhelmed by giant Buddhist temples and thousands of ancient ruins set across mystical landscapes, or venture out to remote villages, where you will be welcomed by the friendly locals still living their traditional lives with very little western contact. We've whittled down our top 10 things to see in this enigmatic golden land…
Put simply, the Angkor temples should be on everyone’s bucket lists! Millions of tourists flock to the Angkor temples every year and spend hours, or even days, exploring them. The site is considered one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world. So what are the Angkor temples? And why are we this certain that they should it be on your bucket list? Take a read of the below to find out why….
A small country bordering Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia is a stunning place with so many unique experiences to be had. Along with a visit to the famed temples of Angkor Wat, a holiday to Cambodia can include interacting with injured elephants and escaping to a private island, amongst other wonderful and little-known activities. We asked our specialists to think outside the box and come up with the top 10 unique things to experience in this wonderful country…
Rightly known as one of Asia’s best wildlife destinations, Borneo is a great destination for anyone with an appreciation for endangered species. With so many great wildlife lodges to choose from, it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming trying to decide where to stay. We have taken the hassle away, giving you our top five wildlife lodges, complete with the animals you are likely to see whilst there…
Laos is a much overlooked destination that has fast become Nathan’s favourite Asian country. With laidback people, stunning scenery and fascinating culture, Nathan tells us why he loves it so…
Few people visit Laos without taking in the amazing capital city of Luang Prabang but few people head further north than this. Holly tells us why the north of Laos has a lot more to it than people think…
Beach bum Holly heads away from the coast and explores Luang Prabang, the capital of Laos. She gives us the low down on this fascinating capital city…
Divided between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, the island of Borneo is the world’s third-largest island packed with plenty of natural assets: underground caves, pristine orangutan-filled rainforests, dramatic waterfalls, sparkling white-sand beaches, and half of the planet’s known plant and animal species.
The promise of an epic holiday in the heart of the Far East is realised in China, home to both the world’s oldest continuous civilization and futuristic megalopolises. The sheer scale of Southeast Asia’s cultural stunner is as staggering as its seemingly infinite 4,000-mile-long Great Wall.
