Burmese women: A culture of beauty

Burmese women: A culture of beauty

Month: October 2017 Historically the women of Myanmar have faced great obstacles and have been displayed as strong feminine figures. Here, cultural perceptions and ideas of aesthetics have led women to adopt unique practices and traditions that have magical and...
Asia – The perfect family holiday destination

Asia – The perfect family holiday destination

Month: May 2017 Asia is rapidly becoming the new destination for families and the age of the children visiting the country seems to be getting younger. I think the main reason for this is that Asia simply has so much to offer to each different type of tourist and only...
The top 10 meals in Laos

The top 10 meals in Laos

The cuisine of Laos is distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines as the Lao originally came from the north in a region that is now part of China. As they moved southward they brought their traditions with them influencing food in Northern Thailand as well as...
Our Elephant Policy (Save the Elephants)

Our Elephant Policy (Save the Elephants)

Our Elephant Policy (Save the Elephants) Our elephant trekking experience has been given the go ahead by the ‘Save the Elephants’ organisation. The reason being is that the elephants that we work with at the Phnong village are a vital part of traditional life. These...
The Giant Puppet Project

The Giant Puppet Project

There is always something going on in Siem Reap and last weekend was no exception, the Giant Puppet Project turned the streets of Siem Reap into a scene that would look more familiar in Rio or Notting Hill during Carnival. With a parade of huge glowing figures up to...
A Taste of Cambodia

A Taste of Cambodia

Khmer (Cambodian) people love to eat and they eat different kinds of food every day. Some people like to cook themselves at home and eat with their family and others love to eat out in different restaurants. This probably sounds no different to how things maybe in...
Walking tour of Yangon

Walking tour of Yangon

The perfect way to explore Yangon is by foot. This colonial style city is great to wander through and you’ll encounter a myriad of different cultures in a small area. Yangon was originally a fishing village at the intersection of three rivers’ the Bago, Yangon and...
Top 5 Things to do in Luang Prabang

Top 5 Things to do in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is one of our favourite places in Southeast Asia, here are our favourite 5 things to do whilst in Luang Prabang, Laos. 1. Tak Bat – Alms giving ceremony Rise early and enjoy this lovely morning ritual. It has become really popular with travellers...
10 things to do in Siem Reap

10 things to do in Siem Reap

You will want to spend at least a few days in Siem Reap, aside from the Angkor temples there are many other places to visit and things to do, so here are our 10 things to do in Siem Reap.1. The circus is in town!Kids and adults will be in awe of the incredible talents...