Solo travel: 5 reasons to go on a group tour in Southeast Asia
byTravelling solo doesnāt always mean āgoing it aloneā. Itās freeing to pack a bag and set off by yourself, but thereās something exciting about…
Inside Myanmar
Insider’s Guide to New Year (Thingyan) in Myanmar (Burma)
byWhile a noisy countdown, hearty cheers and the sweet sounds of Auld Lang Syne ring out on 1st January in the West, the celebration…
The best ways to explore the Mekong River
byIf youāre heading to Southeast Asia, donāt miss the chance to explore the mighty Mekong, a river spanning 2,700 miles from the Tibetan Plateau,…
Temple tales from Bagan
byFew popular places live up to their hype, but we’ve never met anyone disappointed by Bagan. David discovers the secrets of these ancient temples…
Ethical travel photography: 5 top tips
byStanding back to marvel at the Taj Mahal’s intricate inlays, I felt a firm tap on my shoulder. Turning around, five people beamed at me,…
Inle Lake Heritage: Cooking with cats
byDisclaimer: No cats were harmed in the writing of this blog.
Hot air balloons in Myanmar: Your questions answered
byAlthough senior tour leader David Lovejoy is a well-seasoned traveller and leads groups around Burma (Myanmar), nothing could have prepared him for his first…
10 must-see natural wonders in Myanmar
byThe best things to see in Burma? All too often we focus on the man-made; those gilded temples and gargantuan Buddhas are undeniably impressive….