Travel & Tourism news, views, and reviews. A closer look at developments in sustainable and eco-friendly travel across Southeast Asia and beyond
Latest South East Asia tourism news, events, and stories. From culture to cuisine, nature to nightlife, gain insights for your next adventure. Must see destinations and must stay accommodation. Helpful updates and articles to help you plan your perfect trip.
Thailand’s tourism has been evolving for years, but nothing quite prepared me for what’s arriving this November. The Blue Jasmine represents everything I look for in conscious luxury travel—a train journey so exclusive it carries just 37 passengers, yet so thoughtfully designed it feels like discovering Thailand’s soul rather than simply crossing its landscape. This
Picture cycling through Bangkok’s historic streets without choking on exhaust fumes or fighting through gridlocked traffic. Bangkok’s ambitious bike-sharing expansion aims to put 6,000 sustainable transport options on the streets by end of 2025 – but with current adoption rates at just 22.5%, can eco-conscious travellers help drive the change Thailand’s capital desperately needs? When
I’ve just spent the past month researching Thailand’s tourism transformation, and what I’ve discovered has completely shifted my perspective on luxury travel in Southeast Asia. The Kingdom isn’t just paying lip service to sustainability – they’re orchestrating the most comprehensive green tourism revolution I’ve witnessed in two decades of travel writing. While most destinations still
Where ancient heritage meets cutting-edge technology to create more mindful travel experiences Vietnam is building a digital tourism system that goes beyond simple convenience. It’s changing how conscious travellers can explore the country while reducing their environmental impact. Through smart tourism ecosystems, AI-powered platforms, and data-driven resource management, Vietnam proves that technology and sustainability can
Tired of visa runs? Vietnam might have what you’re waiting for… Vietnam proposes groundbreaking five-year visa exemptions for global talent, influencers, and skilled professionals. Could this transform Southeast Asia’s immigration landscape? Vietnam is making headlines with a proposal that could change how skilled professionals, influencers, and global talent experience Southeast Asia. The Ministry of Public
The £10 carbon offset that promises to make your Bangkok flight “climate neutral” might be the travel industry’s greatest lie. Here’s what they don’t want you to know. We’ve all been there… you’re booking that dream holiday to Thailand, scrolling through airline options, when a small green tick catches your eye. “Offset your carbon emissions
Just when I thought I’d seen it all in my years wandering around Southeast Asia’s most spectacular beaches, here comes another curveball that’ll have travel planners scrambling for their calendars. Maya Bay, Thailand’s poster child for paradise (and Instagram feeds), is closing its gates once again from 1st August to 30th September 2025 – and
Discover Southeast Asia’s top ethical wildlife tours and responsible wildlife tourism operators. Your guide to sustainable wildlife experiences, elephant sanctuaries, and conservation programmes across Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos. Southeast Asia’s responsible wildlife tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Across the region, pioneering sanctuaries and wildlife conservation programmes are proving that incredible wildlife
Discover how responsible tourism transforms Southeast Asia’s most pristine islands from environmental threats into conservation success stories, whilst delivering luxury experiences through verified eco-resorts and community-based operators. The Paradise We Nearly Lost Standing on what was once Thailand’s pristine Maya Bay in 2017, watching motorboats laden with 6,000 daily visitors dropping anchor directly onto centuries-old
“Eco-friendly resort with pristine natural pools and sustainable practices!” The marketing looks convincing enough, complete with filtered shots of lush greenery and smiling locals. However, when I arrived at this supposedly sustainable paradise, I discovered diesel generators humming behind bamboo screens, untreated wastewater flowing directly into the nearby river, and a massive chlorinated pool that
Vietnam merged 63 provinces into 34 in July 2025. Learn how this administrative restructuring affects your travel plans, transport bookings, and destination addresses for Vietnam trips. Something’s changed in Vietnam that’ll affect your travel plans, and it’s not another bridge closure or visa requirement. The country has just reorganised itself in the most dramatic way
The road less travelled leads to Bali’s most extraordinary secret I’ll confess something that might surprise you: after years of exploring Southeast Asia, I’d almost written off Bali entirely. The Instagram hordes descending on Tegallalang Rice Terraces, the traffic chaos choking Canggu’s once-pristine beach roads, the yoga retreats charging £200 ($250) a night for what
