Nobody who takes a trip to Laos ever forgets it. One of the most rugged, unspoiled countries on Earth, Laos is like a lost world that has breath-taking mountain vistas, colorful mountain tribes, and majestic Buddhist temples around every corner. And yet even with its isolation and challenging terrain, it has also inherited a rich, tragic history as the most bombed country in the world.
Posted on: January 9th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
A crucial ingredient for any South East Asia trip is a ‘Full Moon Party.’ They are famous for copious amounts of alcohol, all-night parties, high spirits and spectacular views. The most famous of all Asia’s full Moon is held on Haad Rin beach on the small island of Koh Pha Ngan, but it’s not the only one – they can be found all over the continent…
Posted on: November 27th in Travel, Travel Experiences by Scott Balaam.
South-East Asia has one of the oldest and (most popular) backpacking trails in the world and many adventurous types begin their journey in Thailand and include Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in their travels. There is also an increasing amount people taking holidays to Vietnam – drawn by a killer coastline and a curiosity about this fiercely independent country.
Posted on: November 20th in Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
Some travellers look for somewhere to relax or to enjoy the sun on some quiet beach, however for some, this kind of holiday lacks the excitement and adventure they’ve been looking for all year. So here’s a collection of extreme travel destinations that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping – either from excitement or that little element of danger…
Posted on: May 22nd in Adventure, Travel by Guest Writer.
This week’s In BIG pictures: Bangkok, Thailand…
Posted on: November 24th in Travel, Travel Experiences, Travel Photography by Graham.
The diverse, mystical and golden land of Thailand is Asia’s most popular tourist destination. Its reputation for hedonism attracts thousands of backpackers and its outstanding areas of natural beauty and idyllic beaches attract an increasing amount of holiday-makers…
Posted on: May 30th in Asia, Destinations, Travel, Travel Top 10s by Guest Writer.
I was unsure of what to expect when I decided to visit Siem Reap, a small laid-back town in Cambodia and gateway to the exquisite Ankor Wat temples. Although a naturally beautiful country blessed with a rich heritage, Cambodia extremely troubled past is well-documented…
Posted on: May 2nd in Asia, Destinations, Travel by Carly.
The beautiful island of Singapore nestles snugly between Malaysia and Indonesia. Sir Stamford Raffles founded the modern Singapore and the city itself still retains a huge amount of quintessential Britishness. A perfect example of this is the eponymous Raffles Hotel, a favourite haunt of celebrites including Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maughan…
Posted on: January 6th in Asia, Destinations, Travel by Emma Clair Kelly.
Five days in Hong Kong didn’t seem nearly enough, once you finally get your bearings (and believe me even for a surprisingly small island this is more difficult that you realise) and once you checked out most of the main tourist attractions; the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront, Victoria Peak, the pretty and aromatic flower market in Kowloon…
Posted on: November 2nd in Asia, Destinations, Travel, Travel Ideas by Becky.
