TOP THINGS TO DO IN THAILAND Thailand is famous for its food. Take a cooking class and recreate your favourite dishes at home. Visit beautiful Buddhist temples and learn about the country’s main religion Explore the busy city of Bangkok – visit the Grand Palace and Moon Bar. Laze on the beautiful beaches of Koh…
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Sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, Thailand
The railway connects Bangkok to Chiang Mai with multiple stops through the Thai countryside. Rather than breezing all the way to Bangkok, stop off in Ayutthaya for the sunrise. You can buy tickets at the train station, hotels, hostels and travel agents. Double check your tickets after purchase. Traffic in Chiang Mai can be worse…
Pai, Northern Thailand
ACTIVITIES Most of Pai’s attractions are out of the main town so book a tour or hire a bike. Pai Canyon Best visited in early morning or late afternoon when it’s not too hot, the canyon offers beautiful views. Doi Kiew Lom View Point It was completely cloudy when I visited Bamboo Rafting through Tham…
Choosing between Thailand’s Islands and Beaches
GULF ISLANDS & EASTERN BEACHES Perfect weather in the summer months. The mainland town of Surat Thani has ferry services to all three islands. You can also fly into Samui and Phangan. Koh Tao A long-time favourite with backpackers for diving and snorkeling. Koh Phangan Every month thousands head for Haad Rin beach to dance…
Koh Lipe, Thai Islands
FIND YOUR WAY Lipe is a tiny island in the far south of Thailand. So far south it’s almost Malaysia. The main accommodation options and restaurants are all based around Walking Street which leads of the main beach. ACTIVITIES This is an island people come to relax. If you’re looking for lots of water sports…
Koh Lanta, Thai Islands
FIND YOUR WAY When people talk about Koh Lanta, they are normally refering to Lanta Yai, the largest of the 52 islands that make up the Lanta district. Until you get to the southern part of the island the roads are very flat, so it’s a good place to rent your first scooter. It’s a…
Khao Lak, Southern Thailand
THINGS TO DO Apart from relaxing on the beach, snorkelling and diving are the two main activities here. Those looking for something extra special head over to the Similan Islands. I don’t dive, but I’ve been told it’s extremely beautiful here and very expensive in comparison to other places in Thailand. HISTORY On Boxing Day 2004 Southern…
Halong Bay, Northern Vietnam
FINDING YOUR WAY Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage area of natural beauty in the north east corner of Vietnam. Made up of around 2000 limestone formations on the emerald waters of the China Sea, this area was once full of fishing villages. Many families have moved to the land and into Hanoi, their…
Welcome to Cambodia
CAMBODIA Stunning temples, rugged forests and castaway islands, Cambodia is a treasure waiting to be explored. TOP THINGS TO DO IN CAMBODIA Explore the stunning temples of Angkor Relax on postcard beaches Sample traditional Khmer cuisine EXPLORE BY AREA Siem Reap & Temples of Angkor Battambang & Northwest Phnom Penh Cambodia’s Islands & Beaches Eastern…
Welcome to Myanmar
MYANMAR Long isolated from the outside world, Myanmar is something of a throwback to what all of Southeast Asia used to be like. It’s another, older world. The countryside is dotted with tiny villages and pagodas while cities host crumbling colonial buildings next glittering temples. Amongst all this history are hasty developments, particularly in Yangon…
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