Uncovering Cambodia and why the country deserves more time to be explored
Though often known for the indescribable significance of Angkor Wat or unbelievable horror of the Khmer Rouge, the Kingdom of Cambodia is much more than its two most prominent pieces of history. Sandwiched between Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has a long and complicated history ranging from the power of the […]
Hong Kong’s Summer Promotions!
As summer is fast approaching there are a good number of hotels in Hong Kong offering a great choice of Summer Promotions (special deals, upgrades and Early Bird discounts)…not to be missed ! Special Deals Pay 2 stay 3 at the Langham Hotel for various periods Pay 3 Stay 4 at the Four Seasons […]
Diethelm Travel Myanmar volunteer team joins Pencils for Kids’ annual charity mission trip
In early April, the Diethelm Travel Myanmar team joined Pencils for Kids (PFK) Myanmar on a two-day mission trip to visit schools on the outskirts of Yangon. Pencils for Kids is a non-profit organisation which aims to improve the educational prospects and future of school children. They work to fill backpacks with essential school supplies […]
Diethelm Travel Thailand tour guide training 2018
Diethelm Travel Thailand’s 4-day tour guide training for 2018 was successfully held at the Bangkok headquarters from 23-26 April. Soinapa Pankong, a national trainer of WFDCA, World Heritage Specialist Guide (USNESCO) and Secretary General of Tourism Thailand who has over 30 years of tourism experience, helped lead the training to all of Diethelm Travel 2:24 […]
Diethelm Travel Thailand supports tree planting in Phitsanulok
Diethelm Travel Thailand recently joined “Grandmom Yim” and other local volunteers in a tree-planting and conservation event. The industrious Yim has devoted her life to planting thousands of trees in honour of his late Majesty the King Rama the 9th of Thailand. At this event in Phitsanulok, Diethelm Travel Thailand was proud to sponsor the […]
AirAsia launches Tinder campaign to woo New Zealanders to Malaysia
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has launched the “Meet Malaysia” sweepstakes via Tinder. Beginning in late April, New Zealand-based users of the popular dating app can “swipe right” on the campaign’s profile to be entered into a drawing to win a trip to Malaysia for two people, and tickets to the Borneo Jazz Festival or Rainforest World […]
VietJet plans to open direct routes to Australia
VietJet Air and the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) in Queensland, Australia have signed an agreement to begin a non-stop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, looking to boost the region’s integration and trade exchange. The direct flights are expected to launch in 2019. The Ho Chi Minh City-Brisbane route will be the first […]
Bangkok Airways direct flights between Chiang Mai and Hanoi now available
Bangkok Airways has launched new direct flights between Chiang Mai and Hanoi at Noi Bai International Airport. The daily flight with a 70-seater aircraft will depart from Chiang Mai International Airport at 9:55 hours and arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi at 12:45 hours daily. The inbound flights depart Hanoi at 12:45 hours and […]
Qatar Airways launched flights to Cardiff, Wales on May Day
Qatar Airways has confirmed that daily Doha-Cardiff flights will begin on 1 May. The inaugural flight will be operated with an Airbus A350-900 and thereafter with Boeing 787 aircraft with 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Flight QR321 is scheduled to depart Doha (DOH) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays […]
Myanmar’s first open-top bus tours launch in Yangon
Mingalar Bus is the first open-top tour bus in Myanmar, allowing visitors to catch a view of the city’s most interesting sights from the open deck. Tours begin in downtown Yangon with two daily routes led by experienced bilingual tour guides. Tickets cost USD 15 per person for the Yangon Day Tour and USD 23 […]