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5 things you didn’t know about Laos

1) 1865 km of the Mekong river flows through Laos, and it is home to the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia, and one of the widest in the world – the Khone Phapheng Falls. The falls (which are more like rapids) are split into hundreds of channels by little islands that are dotted around the river […]

Baby rocking a Gangnam Style top in Cambodia

Indochina Encompassed

Indochina encompasses some three beautiful and different countries. Here are a few images from last year’s aptly named ‘Indochina Encompassed‘ tour which spends just over 2 weeks taking in some of the highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos along with a heavy dose of our tour leaders vast local knowledge. Our tour leader also took […]

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Our Favorite Websites on Cambodia

There’s nothing better than traveling to a new country or city, walking through its streets, and getting a feel for the place firsthand. But the planning, buildup, and anticipation for a trip can be a lot of fun as well. If you’re planning to come to Cambodia and looking to learn a bit about the […]

Kuang Si waterfalls

Luang Prabang Guide

Laos’ former royal capital, Luang Prabang, is an atmospheric and magical destination; the whole town protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Around every corner is a photo opportunity – temples and shrines; saffron-robed monks and enchanting sights. There are fabulous restaurants and cafes to choose from, night markets and shops to browse.

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5 Great Places for Coffee in Hanoi

When traveling in Vietnam I am more than happy to leave my computer at home, switch off my mobile and delve into the local culture without so much as a second thought about what might or might not be going on back home! I’m even happy to trade in my beloved cheese and pasta and wine […]

Enfys in Indochina: Kayaking on the Nam Ou River, Laos

It’s a tough job…

Over the summer your dedicated team of Indochina experts have been out in Asia, tracking down exciting new experiences, revisiting old favourites, snacking on exotic delicacies and exploring all corners of the region. It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Here are the highlights from the InsideVietnam team… Enfys – I travelled […]

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A Magnificent Photo Diary

When Martin Ratcliffe returned from his Magnificent Vietnam adventure with IVT, he had more than a tan to take away from it. He shared his beautiful photos with us, and now we’re sharing them with you for your delectation and travel inspiration. My feet are getting itchy just looking at them…

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Lovely Laos, 8 reasons why I love this country!

For the past 5 days or so I have been exploring Laos, first visiting Luang Prabang followed by a trip up north to visit remote villages and see some spectacular scenery. It is been an utter joy to be back in Laos, and I have re-fallen totally head over heels in love with this amazing […]