mid-autumn festival at Gardens by the Bay
Text: Celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay from 6 – 24 September 2018. Activities and events will heat up as the sun goes down with parades, elaborate lantern displays, night-time markets and more. Take in the decorative lights, some spanning 70 metres, and make time to wander through the pop-up […]
relocation of Diethelm Travel service desk
The Diethelm Travel Hong Kong Service Desk has been relocated from Booth B01 to Booth B18 in Arrival Hall B at Hong Kong International Airport. All arriving Diethelm Travel guests who have booked arrival transfers (including by private car with a driver or join-in shuttle bus services) can contact us at the new Booth B18. […]
3-day ethnic village life
Many Diethelm Travel Vietnam products support the communities they operate in. Recently, under the Community Engagement Project, we’ve created a new itinerary to visit ethnic villages in the north of Vietnam around Thac Ba Lake, a particularly picturesque destination with strong local ties. Where is the lake? Located in Yen Bai province, Thac Ba Lake is […]
travelling well while doing good in Vietnam
One of the best ways to connect with the local community and gain a rich travel experience is through supporting local CSR initiatives or volunteering for important causes. From making smart purchases to staying in remote villages to help teach, there are a number of ways travellers can give back while experiencing all that Vietnam has to offer. For instance, Diethelm Travel […]
how to shop responsibly in Asia
Handmade jewellery, delicate ceramics, detailed textiles and meticulous woodwork – Asia has long held a fascination with traders, shoppers and collectors of all kinds. With its rich artisan heritages, the continent is awash with talent and it’s easy to want to fill up your bags with exotic goods to take back home. Not all items […]
new luxury helicopter tours across Laos
Get ready to experience a completely different side of Laos. New luxury helicopter tours are now available based out of Vientiane and Luang Prabang offering guests the opportunity to see Laos’ more remote and “off the beaten track” destinations during convenient day excursions that feature 5-star service. For more information or reservation, please contact us […]
7-day journey through the river of time
Discover 7-day journey that leisurely takes you from the historic town of Luang Prabang, through the stunning 4,000 Islands, Champasak and Pakse. While every day is filled with unique excursions and activities, a highlight is a boat cruise along the timeless Mekong River to visit Pak Ou Cave with thousands of Buddha images. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS […]
Houaphanh to develop lid rapids as tourist site
Houaphanh province plans to develop Lid Rapids on the Nam Et River as a tourist attraction adding to the province’s other popular sites, such as “Cave City”. Developments, which are expected to start this year, will include a restaurant, resort, guesthouse better road, viewpoint, picturesque huts along the river and more. In addition to the […]
Luang Prabang Film Festival
The Luang Prabang Film Festival will be back for the ninth year in a row during 7 – 12 December 2018 featuring handpicked films from ten countries across Southeast Asia. All listed screenings and activities are free to the public. At the start of every December, the former royal capital of Laos is transformed into […]
‘Buddha Park’ in Vientiane undergoes makeover
Vientiane’s iconic Wat Xiengkhuan, or ‘Buddha Park,’ has been recently spruced up featuring upgraded cement pathways and improved landscaping. Built in 1958 by a monk who studied both Buddhism and Hinduism, the strikingly unique park is home to more than 200 sizeable religious statues of both Buddhist and Hindu deities. The park’s significant is not only […]