join Diethelm Travel in supporting FOUR PAWS’s work to protect tourists, communities and animals”
At Diethelm we care for initiatives that are close to people’s heart and to ours. And are concerned not only for the welfare of our customers but also for welfare of the communities and animals in the destinations you visit. This is why we fully support FOUR PAWS and their work to end the dog […]
uncover Asia travel information and inspiration for a new age of exploration
Latest Diethelm Discovery Issue Looks Forward to Travel After Border Closures BANGKOK: 18 August 2020 – Diethelm Travel Group, an award-winning inbound tour operator servicing Asia, today released its newest issue of the self-published Diethelm Discovery magazine available online. Published twice a year, and written by Diethelm Travel’s expert teams located across Asia, […]
get to know Vietnam’s national dress: the Ao Dai
Recognised as the national symbol of Vietnam, today’s iconic ao dai has actually looked very different throughout the centuries, fusing Eastern and Western aesthetics. Though the ao dai is believed to have first made an appearance around 40 AD, or even earlier, the elegant style of dress really began to make its mark of Vietnamese […]
3 types of Vietnamese painting
Influenced by Chinese aesthetics, French design and Vietnamese traditional art, contemporary Vietnamese paintings showcase a mix of different styles and backgrounds. Lacquer Painting With pieces found from the third and fourth centuries B.C., Vietnam’s ancient art of lacquer paintings still proves to be popular. Building off of the traditional colours of brown, black and […]
4-must try meals in Hanoi
In every Vietnamese meal, you’ll find several main features: the ubiquitous bowl of rice, fresh vegetables, broth or soup-based dishes, eye-pleasing presentations and delicious dipping sauces. Additionally, the distinctive flavours of Vietnamese cuisine harmoniously combine five basic condiments including spicy (embodying metal), sour (wood), salty (water), sweet (earth) and bitter (fire). With a subtle blend […]
sounds of Sri Lanka
Featuring vibrant beats, the sounds and music of Sri Lanka are always catchy. Get to know some of the island nation’s most popular musical acts below! Bathiya & Santhush Since 1998, the Sri Lankan pop duo Bathiya & Santhush (also known as BNS) have been one of the country’s largest and most loved musical acts. […]
5 films shot in Sri Lanka
Travel to a far-off place conveniently from your couch with these five films that were shot in Sri Lanka. The Bridge on the River Kwai Though a famous story set in Thailand, the 1957 film version wasn’t shot in the Land of Smiles but in the Sri Lankan highlands where a temporary bridge […]
tales of train travel in Sri Lanka
It’s not the destination but the journey that counts! Inthiquab Majid, Executive – Service Fulfilment at Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka, shares a memory of their magical overnight train journey from Colombo to Ella. Being an adventurous traveller, I usually prefer taking public transportation, like the train. This method has allowed me to have some […]
7 cocktails featuring arrack, the Sri Lankan coconut spirit
An ancient spirit mentioned even by Marco Polo, Sri Lankan arrack has been a local favourite for centuries. In recent years, makers such as Ceylon Arrack are trying to elevate the local spirit’s appeal to international levels. Distilled from the sap of the coconut flower, arrack is best described as a fragrant dark coconut rum […]
5 books set in Sri Lanka
Whether you enjoy armchair travelling by being captured by captivating tales or like to read up on a destination before you visit in real life, these five books set in Sri Lanka offer a glimpse into this fascinating country. Running in the Family Author Michael Ondaatje, who also wrote the novel The English […]