by SAD | Feb 24, 2018
It is often said that Laos is not a place; it is a state of mind. Without access to the sea, protected by the Mekong separating it from Thailand, and sheltered by the impassable mountains that isolate it from China and Vietnam, it for centuries has continued to stay...
by SAD | Oct 23, 2017
Month: October 2017 Historically the women of Myanmar have faced great obstacles and have been displayed as strong feminine figures. Here, cultural perceptions and ideas of aesthetics have led women to adopt unique practices and traditions that have magical and...
by SAD | Oct 18, 2017
Cambodia ‘Pearl of Asia’ – More than just temples! Cambodia traditionally has always been part of a 3 country holiday, either starting in Thailand and finishing in Vietnam or visa versa and visiting the temples of Angkor Wat in the middle. I speak to so many tourists...
by SAD | May 8, 2017
Month: May 2017 Asia is rapidly becoming the new destination for families and the age of the children visiting the country seems to be getting younger. I think the main reason for this is that Asia simply has so much to offer to each different type of tourist and only...
by SAD | Dec 12, 2016
The cuisine of Laos is distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines as the Lao originally came from the north in a region that is now part of China. As they moved southward they brought their traditions with them influencing food in Northern Thailand as well as...
by SAD | Aug 25, 2016
Our Elephant Policy (Save the Elephants) Our elephant trekking experience has been given the go ahead by the ‘Save the Elephants’ organisation. The reason being is that the elephants that we work with at the Phnong village are a vital part of traditional life. These...
by SAD | Jul 8, 2016
There is always something going on in Siem Reap and last weekend was no exception, the Giant Puppet Project turned the streets of Siem Reap into a scene that would look more familiar in Rio or Notting Hill during Carnival. With a parade of huge glowing figures up to...
by SAD | Jul 8, 2016
Khmer (Cambodian) people love to eat and they eat different kinds of food every day. Some people like to cook themselves at home and eat with their family and others love to eat out in different restaurants. This probably sounds no different to how things maybe in...
by SAD | Feb 13, 2015
The perfect way to explore Yangon is by foot. This colonial style city is great to wander through and you’ll encounter a myriad of different cultures in a small area. Yangon was originally a fishing village at the intersection of three rivers’ the Bago, Yangon and...
by SAD | Jan 27, 2015
Luang Prabang is one of our favourite places in Southeast Asia, here are our favourite 5 things to do whilst in Luang Prabang, Laos. 1. Tak Bat – Alms giving ceremony Rise early and enjoy this lovely morning ritual. It has become really popular with travellers...
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