The Southeast Asia Travel Specialists Since 1999
So – wretched mosquitos and how to avoid them! First the good news: they are nowhere near as prevalent in Southeast Asia as many first time visitors imagine them to be. Especially in urban areas, particularly during the daytime and certainly outside of rainy season. In fact, we’ve been to many European tourist destinations with far higher population densities of…
Sunbathing in the tropics – to do or not to do? Sure, a dose of vitamin D is good for you, even essential, but this whole sunbathing thing – lying in the sun on a beach or pool-side reclining chair for hours covered in oil – we thought was a late 20th-century phenomenon. Apart from the obvious risks of skin…
As we see it a tour of Laos or Vietnam, should include a tour of Lao and Vietnamese food so here’s a brief rundown on the All Points East meal thinking, or as we’ve titled it, responsible eating in Southeast Asia. Local food and meals are an essential part of any culture therefore an essential part of enjoying new and…
There are never going to be zero health risks from eating market or street food in Southeast Asia but then there’s never a zero risk anywhere. (One of our customers recently ended up in the hospital with food poisoning after dining at a 5* Hotel in Bangkok !) However, there are a few precautions to take and factors to bear…
Firstly we need to point out that since we are tour operators not qualified doctors it’s inappropriate for us to provide specific medical advice on malaria or any other medical condition so all we can do is try to make a few general points here! One of the most FAQ’s by customers considering or booking an All Points East tour…