Southeast Asia Travel Stories

Jan 14, 2020 • 6 min read

From cliffs overlooking the beaches of Thailand to crags in the jungles of northern Vietnam, here are the top places to go rock climbing in Southeast Asia.

Nov 10, 2019 • 5 min read

I quit my 9 to 5 to chase my dream job and this is how I did it.

Sep 10, 2019 • 7 min read

In all of Sofia Levin's travels, she often feels safest in Asia. Here are six destinations in Asia that Sofia recommends for solo female travellers, as well as…

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Aug 2, 2019 • 5 min read

The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't…

Nov 30, 2017 • 7 min read

Wrong buses, misplaced luggage, shelling out for that tie-dye vest: travel inevitably goes wrong sometimes. But rather than leaving lifelong emotional…

Feb 3, 2016 • 5 min read

The laid-back city of Battambang in Cambodia’s northwest may have a sleepy ambience distinct from the more upbeat hot spots of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and…

Jan 29, 2016 • 4 min read

With its dense forests, limestone caves and endless waterways, Laos is a dream destination for intrepid travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track corner…

Jan 14, 2016 • 5 min read

Puttering down jungle rivers, scaling mist-laced mountain roads, ziplining across treetops, and sitting roadside with a steaming bowl of noodles: it’s all…

Jan 13, 2016 • 5 min read

As Myanmar (also known as Burma) continues to open up to the outside world, more travellers are venturing to this fascinating country.

Jan 8, 2016 • 4 min read

Stunning Halong Bay continues to dominate the itineraries of most travellers in Vietnam, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of the country's northeast…

Dec 10, 2015 • 5 min read

Travel for even a week in Vietnam and you’ll soon realise how few of its gastronomic specialities are well known outside the country. Every region lays…

Dec 7, 2015 • 5 min read

In Southeast Asia, you don’t need to go looking for durian. The powerful odour of this boulder-like fruit will find you. Many travellers lose their…

Aug 3, 2015 • 5 min read

The Philippines is justifiably known for its beaches, but the country isn't just about finding an isolated patch of sand and sinking into a sun-kissed…

Jun 25, 2015 • 4 min read

There’s more to Malukan food than its famous mace, nutmeg and cloves. Dig deeper than the mie goreng and soto ayam served in most rumah makans …

Feb 2, 2015 • 5 min read

Kerinci Seblat National Park sprawls from the coastal plains of West Sumatra, up the forested valleys and over the deep river gorges of the Barisan…

Apr 25, 2013 • 5 min read

For an increasing number of travellers, going on holiday doesn’t mean lazing on a beach or touring sights. Instead, it involves spending their vacation…

Jul 10, 2012 • 3 min read

Nobody in Europe had heard of the Ijen volcanic crater during the European Middle Ages, when painters were busy decorating churches and chapels with…

Jul 27, 2009 • 2 min read

It's the rainy season in Southeast Asia. Don't worry, it probably won’t rain all the time – probably just in the afternoon (admittedly, rather a lot)…