explore ancient Angkor with 3- and 4-day retreats
The province of Siem Reap is a study in contrasts, from its ancient temples to its developed capital. During these crafted 3- and 4-day retreats, start by exploring Prasat Kravan and its unique brick sculptures before heading to Preah Khan temple. In the afternoon, stop at a local village where palm sugar is produced and […]
6-day Yunnan ethnic minorities tour
Enjoy elegant scenery, discover Yunnan’s history and experience the region’s ethnic minorities’ unique customs on this tour that includes all the essential attractions in the three main tourist cities of Yunnan — Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. Yunnan province is home to the country’s largest population of minority groups with 25 ethnic minority groups having […]
Malaysian tourism tax implementation
UPDATE: 28 August 2017 The tourism tax will be enforced on September 1st. The tax applies to foreign tourists, who will be charged a flat rate of RM10 per night and per room for all types of hotels and accommodation. The tourism tax will not apply to homestays and kampung stays registered with the Ministry […]
Back to School: Diethelm Supports Pencils for Kids, Inc.
While a single pencil may not seem that special, in rural parts of Southeast Asia it’s a simple instrument that can unlock a child’s education. With this in mind, Pencils for Kids, Inc. is dedicated to providing basic school supplies to communities in need in Bali, Thailand and Myanmar giving kids the tools they need […]
Stay at Koh Rong’s New Deluxe Hotel: Royal Sands Resort
Construction on the new Royal Sands Resort on Koh Rong is on schedule. The 5-star all-villa resort, located about 30 minutes by boat from Sihanoukville, will boast a 400-metre-long beachfront, 67 villas boasts, and a wide range of facilities and services for guests to enjoy within the sanctuary from the intimate island. Royal Sands […]
Visit Moonstone Miners in Meetiyagoda
Moonstone, a name coined by the ancient Greeks to describe a particular stone that seems to reflect the ethereal light of the moon in solid form, has many tales woven around its origin, use and significance. Some believe, for instance, that it denotes protection especially during pregnancy, childbirth and travel. Meetiyagoda, located between Ambalangoda […]
Follow the Responsible Tourism Trail at The Yala Adventure
Most believe Yala is all about the safaris, especially for spotting sloth bears and leopards, but the region offers a variety of other activities and attractions as well. To learn more about the local life and help contribute toward the wellbeing of the local community, explore the area surrounding The Yala Adventure, a resort in […]
meditate with monks in Vientiane
Many travel to Laos in search of serenity and peace, finding the quiet country a refuge among the rapidly developing neighbours of Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. However, to find true peace, it is not just the place that plays a part. Most importantly, one must look inside themselves to find inner peace and awareness. This […]
Live Like a Local: Village Homestay in Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw and the nearby Muang Ngoi village in Laos are two small riverside communities famous for their undeveloped mountain scenery on the Nam Ou River. On this 3-day tour guests hike for two of the days through jungle and mountains to visit and stay in traditional Hmong, Lao Leum and Khmu villages. Toward the […]
adventure wreck diving in Kuching
For the more advanced diver, Kuching is the perfect place to satisfy an underwater adventurer’s itch with plenty of shipwrecks. Right before Christmas in 1941, just weeks after the Pearl Harbor bombing, the Imperial Japanese Navy set sail for Kuching as part of their plan to take control of Borneo. As Borneo stood on the […]