5 alternatives to the Hoi An Lantern Festival
The Hoi An Lantern Festival is beautiful, there’s no doubt about it, but when it comes to waterborne parties and flickering lanterns floating downstream…
Getting over jetlag: Night owls vs early birds
The InsideAsia team have racked up more than a few air miles, but while few things are as worthwhile as travel (it is the…
5 ways to learn about rice in Southeast Asia
Few images are as romantic as the terraced rice paddies found throughout Southeast Asia, but whether witnessing an eccentric harvest ceremony outside the National…
8 of the best bike rides in Southeast Asia
Avoid wasting precious holiday time by renting a bike; not only will you travel further than on foot, but you’ll see far more than…
6 of the most romantic places to propose in Southeast Asia
Planning to pop the question? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re swooning over these proposal-worthy spots in Southeast Asia.
To the beach! Exploring Phu Quoc island in Vietnam
In part two of Georgia’s adventures in Vietnam, she waves goodbye to the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to find a change of…
Street food and sightseeing: A day in Saigon
Hectic, restless and bursting with life, Ho Chi Minh City’s heady combination of street food and skyscrapers is an assault on the senses.
Solo travel: 5 reasons to go on a group tour in Southeast Asia
Travelling solo doesn’t always mean ‘going it alone’. It’s freeing to pack a bag and set off by yourself, but there’s something exciting about…