savour a special Italian meal at the new Villa Opera in Vientiane
Situated just one block from the Mekong River, the newly-opened Villa Opera serves authentic Italian cuisine, featuring high quality ingredients and specialties, such as homemade pasta, in a refurbished French colonial villa. With a charming traditional exterior and sophisticated modern interior, the restaurant is an excellent choice for a special occasion meal and can comfortably […]
first look at the new majestic Amari Vang Vieng
The Amari Vang Vieng Hotel is Amari’s first hotel in Laos and the very first international hotel in the area, a place known for its natural beauty and authentic adventures. Overlooking the scenic landscape of the Nam Song River, with the backdrop of dramatic limestone karst mountains and a tapestry of vivid green paddy fields, […]
new Avani+ brand launches in Laos
Minor Hotels Group has launched a new upscale brand extension of its existing Avani Hotels and Resorts brand called Avani+ with its first property in Luang Prabang, Laos. Avani+ Luang Prabang is located in the city centre, close to the Mekong River, and features 53 rooms with either a balcony or terrace, French colonial-inspired interiors, […]
gain a touch of enlightenment
Travel through Horathapola, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Habarana, Kandy and Colombo on an 8-day journey discovering the history and significance of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Starting with arrival in Horathapola, guests are then taken to the ancient city of Anuradhapura to visit the Arankele Jungle Hermitage and Hasthikuchchi Temple, one of the region’s earliest Buddhist temples. Proceed […]
hike through history in Guilin
Starting in Guilin, this 5-day experience takes travellers trekking through some of China’s most historic towns and mesmerising landscapes including Yangshuo, the most beautiful town along the Li River built in 590 during the Sui Dynasty, and the famous terraced rice fields of Longsheng. Through a combination of trekking, cycling and driving, travellers travel through […]
discover northern Thailand off-the-beaten-track
The infamous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet, was once known for being a major opium producing region, but now travellers can appreciate it for its stunning mountain scenery and various hill tribe peoples. During the 5-day Northern Thailand Off the Beaten Track experience, guests travel over land from the […]
Escape to Scenic Sagar
Going off the beaten track, explore the remote southern parts of Inle Lake by boat, visiting Shan, Pa-O and Inthar villages on this two-day escape. The boat journey to Sagar takes you past the impressive ruins of Sagar, and you will also meet many of the area’s local ethnic groups. Start at Heho Airport and […]
Get Active with a Traditional Lethwei Boxing Tour
Join in on a Myanmar traditional boxing demonstration during this special interest tour for boxing fans. Myanmar’s ancient martial art of Lethwei is fast gaining popularity in the fitness world, and this is your chance to learn authentic Myanmar Lethwei under the guidance of an experienced trainer at Phoenix Myanmar Lethwei Gym, a physical fitness […]
Explore the Splendour of Khao Sok on This 2-Day Private Tour
Khao Sok Lake, locally known as Cheow Lan Lake, is the highlight of Khao Sok National Park and one of the most scenic places to visit in all of Thailand. On this overnight trip, explore the stunning natural beauty of the national park and stay overnight in a charming floating bungalow on the lake. Plenty […]
Markets and Thai Community Lifestyle Full-Day Tour
Set off in the early morning and drive to a railway station to board the non-air-conditioned 3rd class carriage. Lean back and enjoy the 20-minute scenic journey along salt and rice paddies to the famous Mae Klong railway market where the stalls spill out on both sides of the railway tracks. When the train comes […]