Bangkok – or Krung Thep to locals – is undoubtedly one of the most loved cities in the world. Once you get over the colorful sensory overload of the first few hours in this impressive and beautiful city, it really is very easy to see why. As cliché as it may sound, Bangkok really does …
Just like how India had huge cultural influences on South-East Asia, the dynasties that ruled over much of what is modern day China had a similar impact on East Asian countries such as Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Within the territory of what marks modern-day China today was a long line of dynastical rulers whose power …
When you mention the Mekong to most people, they immediately think of the might river in South East Asia, and they wouldn’t be wrong. The Mekong is one of the longest rivers in the world and connects numerous countries all the way from Vietnam through Cambodia and Laos into China and finally Tibet. With the …
Angkor’s Formation If South-East Asia had a civilisation that was equivalent to the Ancient Greece in Europe, it would have to be the mighty Angkor Empire that dominated all of what is now Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and several smaller swathes of Myanmar and Vietnam. It all started in 790AD, where Prince Jayavarman II declared – …
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For those travelers who like to get off the beaten path but without having to sacrifice comfort or luxury may be pleasantly surprised to hear that the lesser known country of Myanmar has not only began to open up more to travelers of all types, but it has a large amount of luxury traveling options …
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Cambodia has long been a country of many wonders that attract travelers from all over the world. From the dark and sordid history of Phnom Penh to the ancient city of Angkor Wat and everything in between, it’s no wonder so many people flock to this Southeast Asian nation to experience all it has to …
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I have to admit, when my husband tasked me with finding a place near Phuket, Thailand to spend a few days as part of our vacation, I knew nothing of the Koh Yao islands. There’s little information on the internet and I was at first reluctant to commit to anywhere else other than Phuket, in fear …
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I had been to Thailand only once before this year and got the chance to experience some of the amazing opportunities and unique experiences the country has to offer. This time, I had originally only planned to stay for a two-week vacation and leave the beginning of April, but about a week into my time …
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