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What to see and do in Phnom Penh? While we have compiled an itemised list of things to see and do in Phnom Penh we would begin by saying that one of our favourite things to do in Cambodia’s vibrant capital city is simply to wander around the downtown area, soak up the sights and sounds of the bustling street…
10 Lesser-visited Angkor Temples This is a rather random list of just a few of the lesser-visited Angkor temples which spring to mind and we’d point out straight away that we could probably list 50 such sites. We also reckon you could easily spend a week exploring the myriad spectacular Angkor temples and it’s a rather sad reflection on many…
Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai The obvious and simple answer to should I visit Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai is…allow time to visit both. They’re a long way from Bangkok – involving either a domestic flight or in the case of Chiang Mai, an overnight train journey – and they are adjacent provinces so even if your time is limited,…
Cambodia Travel Information We have answered several of the frequently asked questions elsewhere but details change and to avoid you having to scroll through a bunch of posts, what follows is an update of Cambodia travel information as per 2024 plus an attempt to group all the principal FAQs into a single post as well as addressing a few of…
Cambodia money This Cambodia money post explains the slightly complicated dual currency system, which one you’re likely to use, what it’s worth and how to obtain it. The official currency in Cambodia is the riel, with approximate exchange rates being 5,200 for one UKP or 4,500 for a Euro, while a dollar will get you around 4,000. Conveniently, the nice…
When’s the best time to visit Cambodia? You’ll possibly only visit Cambodia once – you’re seeking to optimise your tour – so just when is the best time to visit Cambodia? In our experience, most potential travellers’ primary consideration – and most frequently asked question – when considering booking a tour to the small Southeast Asian nation would be, ‘what’s…
Thailand UNESCO-listed Sites Since we first published our Thailand World Heritage post there have been additions to the Thailand UNESCO-listed sites, so here’s a brief rundown on existing sites and the new listings. As of 2024, Thailand lays claim to three entries on the Natural World Heritage list and four on the Cultural list, with a further six tentative sites…
Sunrise and sunset at Angkor Everyone likes a great sunset photo. Silhouettes of palm trees against a fiery sky, perhaps a silhouette of a bathing elephant (if you happen to be on Koh Chang) or an iconic Buddha image or temple spires would look great on your social media profiles. Sunrise photos are, of course, rarer – you are on…
When’s the best time to visit Laos? Probably the most frequently asked question in respect to this part of Southeast Asia is ‘when’s the best time to visit Laos’. In our opinion, there’s no simple answer so read on for a brief overview of Laos weather and a few of the pros and cons of travel at different times of…
Khao Yai Tour Some photos and a brief description of a day tour to Thailand’s World Heritage Khao Yai National Park. (Or, Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, to give it the full UNESCO title.) Covering over 2000 square kilometres of grassland and tropical forest, Khao Yai was established back in 1962, subsequently receiving UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005. The…
Thailand Isan Tour Our Thailand Isan Tour, taking you overland from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani in the far east of the country, can be booked as a stand-alone tour – perhaps followed by a few days on an island, making it up to a 12-day trip for those with less time available. Alternatively, this northeastern Thailand section forms the first…
Lao or Laos Lao or Laos, what’s that little country called again? Visitors frequently get confused between Cambodian and Khmer, aren’t always sure whether they should be saying Burma or Myanmar and we’ve also even heard people referring to the inhabitants of Thailand as Thailandese. However, the small, land-locked and mountainous country of Lao or Laos probably comes out on…