Well…guess who made it to the Conde Nast Traveler 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards “Friendliest Cities in the World”. Three of our Asian destinations! Namely: #9. Hoi An, Vietnam "Whether you're interested in historic architecture, delicious food, or scenic landscapes, Hoi An is the Vietnamese destination for you. Honored as the ninth friendliest city in the [...]
This has been a rough year. For many of us, it has been the most challenging of our entire lives. The Festive Season is a time for Family and Friends, when we celebrate each other and share stories of the things we have done. Let's make 2021 the year we all got our lives back. [...]
As with history, art, religion and food, music is one of the components that defines specific cultures. Here are some of the new interactive and immersive musical experiences that Southeast Asia tours is delighted offer to our clients: Visit The State School of Fine Arts at Chin Tsong Palace in Yangon to learn the basics [...]
There are places in the world that are quite wonderful but that somehow manage to elude most travelers. Laos is one of those places. Most visitors to Southeast Asia - especially first time visitors - focus on more well-known destinations such as Thailand and Vietnam. But, Laos has a lot to offer - not only for travelers who [...]
Up until fairly recently, travelers to Southeast Asia were nervous about eating unfamiliar foods. Those days are long gone! Nowadays just about everyone wants the opportunity to experience street food and local delicacies. Even people who are hesitant to try street food are still excited to learn about exotic spices, unfamiliar produce and Southeast Asian cooking techniques. Eating [...]
Yes, Southeast Asia is known for its culture, history, architecture, etc. But, it's also becoming well-known as a great place for hiking - both day treks and multi-day treks. Because there are so many hiking opportunities in this part of the world, it's a bit tricky to narrow down the options in order to make [...]
Tet is Vietnam's most important holiday. It marks the beginning of the Vietnamese New Year and is traditionally a time when families gather together to eat and otherwise celebrate. Because Tet is based on the lunar calendar, the date of the holiday changes from year to year, but it generally takes place anytime from late [...]
For the third year in a row (2016) the country of Myanmar has been honored as the most generous country in the world, by the Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index. What's so remarkable about this designation is that Myanmar is a newly developing country. Many of its people are still struggling with the aftermath of [...]
So much to see and so little time! Sound familiar? This is especially true for first-time visitors to Southeast Asia. The dilemma starts with deciding which countries to visit and continues with what to see and do in those countries. Vietnam is a great example. There's so much to see that you could easily spend three [...]
Welcome to my first blog, on our completely revamped and redesigned website! Our original website launched approximately 16 years ago, so it was long overdo for an overhaul. I love the new look and easier navigation of the updated site and I hope you'll feel the same way. We'll continue to add new excursions, adventure options and updated sample itineraries, so check it [...]
