Phnom Penh Heritage – An Audio Tour
The capital of Cambodia, is experiencing rapid development and its landscape is transforming quickly. With all the new growth, the architectural history of the city tends to get overshadowed, however this Phnom Penh Heritage audio tour takes guests by tuk tuk, at your own pace, to discover Phnom Penh’s unique architectural heritage, most of which […]
New Pagoda in Takeo Aims to House 84,000 Buddha Statues
The Putkiri pagoda in Takeo province boasts 2,000 golden Buddha statues surrounding 199 steps leading up to an impressive 10-metre statue. Founded by four monks and led by the venerable Serey Keo Kakda, the goal is to create a total of 84,000 Buddha statues to honour the 84,000 passages of dharma found in three main […]
Royal Railway Now Boasts 2 Rail Lines
Cambodia now has two active rail lines – one line between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville which stretches 266 kilometres long and a new line between Phnom Penh and Poipet town which stretches 386 kilometres and has a stop in Battambang. If you want to see Cambodia’s countryside from a different perspective – and are not […]
New Resort-Themed Mactan Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 Opens
The new resort-themed Mactan Cebu International Airport became operational 1 July with more international flights expected to open in the coming months. The new terminal boasts 48 check-in counters and 7 passenger boarding bridges. It is also equipped with boarding pass scanners, self-check-in kiosks and expandable check-in counters. Image credit: Look: The new Mactan Cebu […]
Boracay Island Rehabilitation Update
Boracay Island, Philippines’ most famous beach destination, temporarily closed its doors to tourists on 26 April 2018 to undergo rehabilitation for six months. Now almost halfway through the target date of rehabilitation completion, the stakeholders and displaced workers of the island are optimistic that the island will re-open its doors to foreign and international tourists […]
Experience Lio Beach
Whether you’re out to explore nature, embark on new adventures or just looking for a relaxing getaway, Lio offers endless possibilities with every visit ranging from exciting activities, culture and nature encounters, to unique shopping and dining experiences, to peaceful retreats and relaxing accommodations. Here are some of our favourite places to stay: Casa Kalaw […]
discover new escapes at Sicogon Island
A hidden gem gleaming off the coast of Northern Iloilo, Sicogon Island is Ayala Land’s newest tourism estate set amidst naturally beautiful contrasting landscapes including its iconic mountain, warm sandy beaches, a natural lagoon surrounded by mangroves, and unique flora and fauna. Coves dotting the coastline also promise more secluded escapes and diverse nature-driven activities […]
student career week at Diethelm Travel Thailand: Jenny
Today we’re sharing another post from a NIST International School student who recently came to ‘work’ at the Diethelm Travel Thailand office in Bangkok as part of the school’s Career Week. These bright young people brought a new energy into our office and we were thrilled at the enthusiasm with which they set to the tasks we […]
student career week at Diethelm Travel Thailand: Jose
While we’re experts at organising travel logistics, it’s really connecting with communities that is at the core of all we do, whether that’s by inviting travellers to fall in love with a place the way our local guides have, by helping scenic remote villages to develop sustainable tourism projects to help preserve the land and […]
Ri-Yaz Opens Dash Langkawi
Ri-Yaz Hotels and Resorts has opened a new resort in Langkawi. The brand, which is well known for its unique luxury art hotels, recently won the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Award for the second year in a row. Dash Langkawi beach resort features 108 rooms and two private villas designed with bold accent hues and […]