discover charming Chiang Mai on three wheels
Before the days of tuk tuks, locals got around by using “samlors” or three-wheeled bicycle rickshaws pedalled by a driver with a seat for two in back. Today, most of the samlor drivers in Chiang Mai are elderly men who have been plying their trade for decades. They are now united in an association that […]
head outside of Bangkok for a taste of the real Thailand with a cooking class and garden tour
Soon after arriving at your host’s beautiful garden home in Samut Sakhorn province, you’ll be in her garden picking Thai herbs like chili, basil, kaffir lime, lemongrass and coriander – everything you’ll need for the day’s lunch! Your cooking lesson will last about 2-3 hours during which your host will share the secrets of a […]
witness toddy tapping in Galle
In Sri Lanka, the coconut palm offers many uses and byproducts. While the coconuts themselves can be eaten or turned into coconut milk, the coconut shells, palm fronds and bark are also used in a variety of ways. Even the sap of the coconut flower is used to make toddy, a local alcoholic beverage natively […]
explore the “heritage of handloom” in Sri Lanka
Ancient legend states that when Vijaya arrived on this island an indigenous princess named Kuveni was spinning yarn in Ceylon. Based on this, it could be assumed that weaving has taken place in Sri Lanka starting with its very first inhabitants and today’s local weavers carry a rich legacy of culture and inherited skills. […]
uncover ‘real cinnamon’ for yourself with the cinnamon experience
Cinnamon was first discovered in Sri Lanka by the Portuguese who identified it as a wild tree, researching its benefits and designing a method to cultivate it. In time, cinnamon cultivation and export became one of Sri Lanka’s prime assets and now Sri Lanka produces 90% of the world’s supply of high quality cinnamon. […]
go on an adventure at Ahaspokuna – bush walk camps
Ahaspokuna, located in Sri Lanka’s hill country, offers a novel experience for adventurers wishing to explore the best of what Sri Lanka has to offer. Only accessible by foot, this all-suite camp provides experiences that focus on ‘bush walks’ in an environment that provides new experiences around every corner. In the Sinhalese language “ahas” […]
Diethelm Travel Group Expands Global Sales Team
Diethelm Travel Group Expands Global Sales Team Leading Asian Tour Operator Appoints New Sales Management Positions in North America and Continental Europe BANGKOK – 23 December 2016 – Diethelm Travel Group (DTG), an award-winning inbound tour operator servicing Asia, today announced that it has appointed two brand new positions further extending the company’s international reach. […]
Diethelm Travel Group Supports Forest and Wildlife Conservation at Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary
From 21 – 22 January 2017, 112 team members from Diethelm Travel Thailand stayed at the Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary in Lopburi, Thailand building weirs (horizontal barriers used across rivers to help manage water flow) that will benefit the sanctuary’s protected animals, particularly 44 wild elephants, by providing easier access to a sustained water supply […]
a beautiful adventure at Inle Lake
Join a lively yet relaxing full-day tour that takes you biking, boating and kayaking around Myanmar’s stunning Inle Lake and through its colourful surrounding communities. Away from the crowds, cycle along quiet narrow paths through a secret bamboo forest and remote village. Journey by boat through canals and enjoy lunch served at a special Shan […]
a peek inside the authentic life of Vietnamese villagers
Go on an exclusive four-day journey that offers a chance to experience life in rural Vietnam through adventure activities and local specialities that are unique to the area. Visit the villages of the ethnic minority peoples in the mountainous areas southwest of Hanoi, spending time in a homestay and interacting with the local people. […]