Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park: Hiking Where Three Nations Meet
The “Emerald Triangle” is the unofficial name for the junction of Lao PDR., Cambodia and Thailand. From the cliffs of Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park in the Emerald Triangle’s midst, you can peer over the borders of all three nations, in a setting known for its lush forests and breathtaking waterfalls. The National Park […]
Hiking Through Taman Negara, Malaysia’s First and Foremost Park
Taman Negara simply means “National Park”, and the simplicity of the name comes from its place as Malaysia’s first park, and one of its biggest. The park was founded in 1938 and currently crosses the borders of three states, covering an area of over 4,300 square kilometres. Its boundaries encircle what remains of the world’s […]
A River Runs Through It: The History, Wildlife and Culture of the Mekong
The Mekong River carries Southeast Asia’s cultural diversity and history from Laos’ forested northern mountains to Thailand and Cambodia’s rice fields, and visitors can easily access its many highlights and experience the local’s lifestyle along the way. The Mekong begins its lengthy Lao journey at Luang Namtha Province by carving the border with Myanmar’s Shan State through […]
Awesome Hands-On Experiences in Southeast Asia
You didn’t travel all the way to Southeast Asia to just watch the sights go by from behind your bus window. No – you came here to get your hands dirty, to sink fingers knuckle-deep in the local culture, whether it’s the food or the handicrafts or a popular trade. Listen to these travelers explain […]
Easy Budgeting Tips for Travelers in Southeast Asia
Whether you’re exploring Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei or picking your way through Luang Prabang in Laos, the realities of traveling in Southeast Asia all boil down to money: how much you have, how you’re spending it, and how much you’ve got left. The smarter you spend your money, the more you’ll be able to enjoy the local […]
The Serendipitous Nature of Travelling Through Southern Cambodia
“Hey, you guys were here last night!” shouted a mop-haired Aussie tout to my wife and I as we meandered past waterfront pub, JJ’s Playground, on Sihanoukville’s Serendipity Beach. Never mind that it was 9am and we had our 4-year-old daughter in tow. In this guy’s world, there was only one reason anybody comes to […]
Channelling Gilligan: Southeast Asias Amazing Islands
There are literally thousands of islands in South-East Asia, ranging from tiny, uninhabited atolls to heavily populated slices of land, larger than some European countries. It would take a lifetime to explore all the islands in the region but these are 10 islands I think all tourists should have on their must-visit list: PhuketThailand’s largest […]
The Wild Beyond: Ulu Temburong Park’s Hiking Trails
While Brunei has largely tamed the wild side of its part of Borneo Island, a 500 square metre parcel of the country has been permitted to remain in its pristine, pre-development state. At Ulu Temburong National Park, tourists are only suffered admittance as part of carefully-guided tours, and only then visiting about one square kilometre’s […]
Camerons Lure: Malaysias Famed Tea Country
When it comes to colonial adventures, the British have a lot to answer for. One of our more pleasant inventions, however, was the hill station. Whenever the British Empire spread to somewhere considered a bit too hot, which for Brits meant pretty much anywhere in Asia, it was seen as essential to establish resorts in […]
Nature Calls: Day Tours from ASEAN’s Capitals
If you are on a short visit to a Southeast Asian capital city for business or leisure but fancy heading out of town for a day to experience a slice of paradise in a national park, then we have 10 suggestions for you. From Bandar Seri Begawan, Borneo Darussalam: Ulu Temburong National Park in the easternmost […]