Diethelm Recommends
At Diethelm Travel, we’re looking ahead to the New Year and even more Journeys of a Lifetime. From the backstreets of Bangkok to soaring over Kuala Lumpur, here’s what our Managing Directors and Product Managers recommended to be the most innovative in 2018 and worth discovering in 2019. BHUTAN’s mystical mountains and spirituality CAMBODIA‘s […]
Public Holidays 2019
JANUARY 1 January: New Years Day (Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) 3 January: Winter Solstice (Bhutan) 4 January: Independence Day (Myanmar) 6 January: Traditional Day of Offering (Bhutan) & Kayin New Year (Myanmar) 7 January: Victory Day Against Pol Pot Genocide (Cambodia) 15 January: Tamil Thai Pongal Day (Sri Lanka) 20 January: Duruthu Full Moon […]
NEW: 3-Day Mekong Delta waterways, floating market and local life
Observe the unique trading ways at the most authentic floating markets in the Mekong Delta and gain insight into the life of local farmers as you venture deep into the labyrinth of waterways and lush islands. During the tour, experience the delta people’s most popular mean of transportation – the boats, cycle along peaceful village […]
across borders: 10 days in Beijing & North Korea
Spend 10 days exploring two of the most enigmatic destinations of East Asia – Beijing and North Korea. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by a professional local English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. The next day, visit Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world and known as ‘the gate of […]
Bhutan’s mystical mountains and spirituality
Embark on a journey to Druk Yul – or Bhutan, “The Land of the Thunder Dragon” – to witness breathtaking landscapes dotted with ancient temples, historic sites, and remote towns and villages. Throughout the week, delve into Bhutan’s remarkable culture, rich with traditions and customs, through visits to some of the country’s icons like the […]
Souvenirs & Holiday Shopping in Southeast Asia
Just in time for those who need to do some Christmas shopping while spending the holiday season exploring Southeast Asia, we’ve put together a list of our favourite handicraft and artisan centres to shop. While your clients will undoubtedly discover a bounty of souvenir shopping for themselves wherever they roam, this shortlist includes organisations that […]
new dining hot spots in Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Luang Prabang The restaurant scene in Luang Prabang never sleeps. Here are a range of fantastic foodie hits from the newest establishments in town: Popolo (on Kounxoau Road) invites you to enjoy the beautiful décor, relaxed vibe and delicious homemade Franco-Italian influenced dishes and some Asian fusion to boot. At Bistro Pastis the menu changes […]
crafts for a cause in Luang Prabang
As a popular destination for cultural travel, Southeast Asia lets few visitors depart its lands without a suitcase full of handicrafts and souvenirs. At the prices typically offered in street stalls and craft centres, local crafts are impossible for visitors to resist and these handicraft traditions are an important part of the region’s heritage. While […]
say hello to Vientiane & Luang Prabang via helicopter
From liftoff to touch down, a helicopter ride never fails to excite one’s senses…even more so when experienced in a foreign destination! While in Laos, exclusive helicopter tours allow travellers to witness spectacular, captivating scenery from above. Lush tropical jungles, cascading waterfalls, mystical temples and flowing rivers amidst dynamic karsts – all these hidden gems […]
discover life along Luang Prabang’s rivers with unique cruises
From Laos’ cultural heart of Luang Prabang, set off on a journey by river to catch a closer glimpse of the destination’s many sides, be they spiritual, mystical or natural. Four river cruises down the Mekong or Nam Khan bring you closer to the heritage of Laos. Luang Prabang lies at the confluence of the […]