Entire books are devoted to the cuisine of Vietnam. This single page cannot do justice to the incredible array of foods, street food joints, Vietnamese and international restaurants, cafes, and, of ...

Two buses per day run direct from Bangkok's Morchit (northern) bus terminal to Sangkhlaburi, but at seven to eight hours (the last four of which are quite a climb) the ride can be a bit daunting. Most ...

The 30-day tourist visa for Laos can be issued at some entry points, via a travel agency or through a Lao embassy or consulate. Via an embassy, the visa should cost between US$30 to US$37 depending on ...

They are in fact a subgroup of a subgroup of a subgroup of an ethnic group — if that’s clear? They belong to the Kayan Lahwi of the Kayan minority, who are a part of the Karenni (or Red Karen), who ...

A look at the shift to social media for travel intelligence—what does it mean? Not only for the traveller, but for the destination too.

Vietnam's days as a pariah state, cut off from the rest of the world are long gone. Today the country boasts numerous land crossings with all of its neighbours and international flight connections to ...

The trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat is one of the most talked about routes in the region: scam buses, visa rip-offs, over-priced taxis and a whole legion of shysters and con artists to ...

Think the most common word in Lao is “sabaidee”? Think again. We’d argue that the Lao say the words “kin khao” more than they say hello. Kin khao literally translates as “eat rice”, or in other words, ...

While Chiang Mai has thousands of hotels and guesthouses spread across a vast area, we’ve concentrated on what we believe are the two most convenient areas to stay: within the Old City walls and ...

Vang Vieng’s dining scene leaves much to be desired. If mediocre burgers, pizzas, generic Asian stir-fries, pasta, salads and soups are to your liking, then take your pick from the 20 or so ...

Chiang Mai offers a stunning array of cuisines, served at its streetside eateries through to high-end fine dining restaurants. Diners are spoiled for choice, with options including traditional ...

A wide range of accommodation is found in both New Sukhothai and Old Sukhothai-- which district you choose depends on the sort of scene that bests suits your tastes. Especially in New Sukhothai, stiff ...