10 things you didn’t know about Thailand
Whether you’ve visited Thailand for years or have never set foot in the Land of Smiles, we bet that several of these fun Thailand facts will come as a surprise! [showimage url1=”https://www.diethelmtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Bangkok-Thailand.jpg”] Bangkok boasts the longest city name in the world Did you know that Thais don’t call Bangkok Bangkok? Instead, they refer […]
tour the story of the Ramakien at Bangkok’s Grand Palace
The outer walls surrounding Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) at Bangkok’s Grand Palace aren’t simply for decoration. A total of 178 wall panels are painted with murals depicting scenes from the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Indian epic, Ramayana. Stretching out over long corridors with bright red ceilings, the paintings […]
The story of ta phrom’s strange stegosaurus
Covered in intricate carvings and bas reliefs, the Angkor temples are known for their incredible craftsmanship and impressive designs. Apsaras (heavenly beings) adorn the walls of Angkor Wat while 216 giant faces grace the towers of Prasat Bayon. Though Ta Prohm temple is recognised for its jungle-like setting with silk-cotton and strangler fig trees growing […]
10 things you didn’t know about cambodia
While Cambodia’s greatest claim to fame, the ancient Khmer civilisation and remaining Angkor complex is fascinating, the country has even more fun facts to share. [showimage url1=”https://www.diethelmtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Web_shutterstock_1051439405.jpg”] 1. Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure on Earth The massive Angkor Wat complex holds the honour of being the world’s largest religious structure covering […]
spice up your cooking repertoire with these asian dishes
Getting tired of the same recipes on rotation? You may not be able to travel through Asia right now but we can bring the flavours of Asia to you! Add some spice into your kitchen with these traditional – and tasty – recipe recommendations. Check out our picks below. [showimage url1=”https://www.diethelmtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Recipe_Beef-Pho.jpg”] VIETNAM Beef […]
what we are eating: home-cooked comfort food
Staying home? Us too. While we can’t physically travel right now we can still experience new things and have been taking our taste buds on culinary adventures from the comfort of our own kitchens. Take a look at what we’ve been cooking to inspire your own kitchen experiments! The Diethelm chefs made these videos by […]
what we’re reading: our favourite books set in asia
With team members across 13 countries in Asia always ready to recommend a new book, our reading list is never ending…but we like it that way! These are some of our current favourites that showcase different stories set across the continent. Survival in the Killing Fields by Haing Ngor In his memoir, Survival in […]
what we’re watching: binge-worthy travel series on netflix
From exploring the world’s macabre tourist attractions to learning more about the state of our oceans, eating with our eyes at different street food hotspots to laughing about what it’s like to travel with your parents, these eight shows, all streaming on Netflix, are keeping our wanderlust alive even when we have to stay home. […]
what WFH looks like for us
Seeing what’s happening in the world is heart-breaking. What I’ve come to realise over the past few weeks of staying in and working from home is that the connections that we used to take for granted are what matters most, such as chat breaks or lunchtime at the office pantry. Since those aren’t an option […]
Public Holidays 2020
JANUARY 1 January: New Years Day (Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) 2 January: On the Occasion of New Year Holiday (Maldives) 4 January: Independence Day (Myanmar) 6 January: Substitution Day for Independence Day (Myanmar) 7 January: Victory over Genocide Day (Cambodia) 10 January: Duruthu Full […]