Laos

Religions of Southeast Asia In which we describe the prevalent religions of Southeast Asia today, which forms do they take and what are the significant religious minorities in each of the region’s nations? Southeast Asia includes the World’s most populous Muslim country Indonesia as well as 4 out of 5 of the World’s predominantly Theravada Buddhist nations. (Namely Cambodia, Laos,…

There are then, as we said, less off-the-beaten-track tours and more off-the-beaten-track tours of Southeast Asia.

How much does a beer cost in Southeast Asia? One of our most frequently asked questions is how much should I budget for a tour? It is something of a how long is a piece of string question as spending on souvenirs can vary considerably as well as taking into account how fancy a restaurant you choose to visit on…

Mountainous Laos naturally possesses myriad waterfalls, cascades and cataracts; here are a few of our favourites that you’re likely to see on one of our small group tours to Laos

Going off-the-beaten-track half way round the World with people you don’t know, food you’ve never tried before and what appear to be extreme weather conditions. What can possibly go wrong?

Although positively bustling by Lao standards, laid back Pakse Town makes a great base for exploring the sites and landscapes of southern Laos

A few tips on how to get the best out of your small group tour to Southeast Asia

Vietnam and Yunnan ethnic minorities Introduction China’s Yunnan Province alone is home to some 25 officially recognised ethnic minorities, while Vietnam lists an astonishing 54 separate groups. These are the respective government figures (1) and somewhat arbitrary as most of these listed Vietnam and Yunnan minorities comprise numerous subgroups and clans – sometimes with just minor variations in language and…

Our choice of the most interesting, most picturesque and most highly recommended

The country’s unusual topography and geography means that the question, when’s the best time to visit Vietnam, results in a far more complex answer than one would at first imagine.

Gluten intolerant or gluten allergic are terms we encounter increasingly frequently, so here’s a rundown of what to expect on a Southeast Asia tour

Some of the domestic and regional flights you’ll come across on our Southeast Asian small group tours