Stepping back in time at Vietnam’s Vinh Moc Tunnels
byFor many visitors to Vietnam, the country’s war history is a major draw. For those who grew up watching news coverage of the Vietnamese-American…
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Luang Prabang morning alms ceremony: How to do it right
byLuang Prabang is Laos’s premier tourist destination. A World Heritage City heralded for its beautiful blend of colonial architecture, traditional Buddhist wats, tropical atmosphere…
Burma or Myanmar: What’s in a name?
by“InsideBurma Tours? But isn’t it supposed to be Myanmar now?” Ahh, Burma or Myanmar. The oft-asked question. And how we all wish there a…
Destination profile: Golden Rock
byLocated in the Eastern Yoma Mountains at the point where Mon State meets Bago State, the Golden Rock is almost unbelievable. Balanced precariously on…
In praise of Phong Nha Cave
byViolet recently returned from an Inside Vietnam Tours trip through Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam with her family. They spent three nights in Phong Nha…
Tinker, tailor: A guide to ordering bespoke clothing in Hoi An
byOne of the top things to do in Hoi An is to visit a tailor, of which there are hundreds throughout the town. In…
6 surreal locations in Burma
byAs Burma only recently opened its doors to international tourism, many of its most beautiful locations remain little-known to the outside world. These are…
Responsible tourism & Vietnam’s ethnic minorities
byVisiting one of Vietnam’s fascinating ethnic minority cultures is high on the to-do list of many travellers, and can be a memorable highlight of…