stay at the charming sakmut boutique hotel in siem reap
The Sakmut Boutique Hotel is a luxurious hotel where guests can effortlessly visit Cambodia’s most spectacular religious and tourist attraction, the temples of Angkor. The hotel, which has 56 rooms and suites, is perfect for couples, singles, families and honeymooners. It also offers the perfect garden setting for weddings, small meetings and events. It […]
savour Hong Kong’s skyline – and cuisine – after the sun goes down
Begin the evening with a visit to Sky 100 for an unparalleled viewing experience of the city and its bustling harbour as the sun sets in the distance. Sky 100 is located on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), the tallest building in Hong Kong. At 393 meters above sea level, it is the only indoor […]
wander through Cheung Chau with walking tour and seafood lunch
One of Hong Kong’s most notable outlying islands is Cheung Chau. Offering the perfect opportunity to explore this tiny dumbbell-shaped island by foot, which is bursting with unique history, culture and tradition, our specially designed private excursion includes a visit to the island’s Pak Tai Temple, dedicated to the Taoist God Pak Tai and built in 1783, as […]
meet the Orang Asli in Gombak
“Orang Asli” is the Malaysian term used for the groups of people indigenous to Peninsular Malaysia. This unique, CSR-based tour will lead you to the village of Batu 12, Gombak where Encik Raman, a retired gentleman, is working together with his partner both independently and in close collaboration with local institutions of higher education on […]
reconnect with nature during an adventurous 3-day trek
Explore the Laotian countryside passing striking natural waterfalls, cliffs, mountains and local villages for a unique look at the country combining its natural and cultural wonders. Start the journey at the Houay Soum Waterfall, which features two different levels you can actually walk through. After a refreshing swim, trek to the Bee Nest Cliff […]
zoom (and eat) your way through “Hanoi after dark” on the back of a vintage vespa
Join us to cruise the streets of charming Hanoi on the back of a vintage Vespa to unveil the city’s secrets. The ride is designed to take in the history and nighttime atmosphere of this fascinating historical city. Eat your way through the streets of Hanoi and look at some of the fare that makes […]
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. […]