Visitor numbers at Angkor climb sharply from mid-June. The next few weeks are one of the best opportunities of the year to experience the world’s largest religious monument with space to breathe – if you plan it properly. There are over a thousand temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park. Most visitors see three. They queue
The Philippines’ most biodiverse island province is one of Southeast Asia’s great travel experiences – here is everything you need to make the most of it The bangka rounds a limestone cliff, the engine cuts, and a hidden lagoon opens up ahead. The water is so clear you can see the reef fifteen metres below
UNESCO World Heritage status alone cannot protect Luang Prabang from overtourism and Chinese tourism expansion. What the city actually needs—and what Laos is beginning to build—is strategic tourism management that prioritises local benefit and cultural preservation. Luang Prabang sits on the Mekong River surrounded by lush vegetation encased by a picturesque mountainous landscape which is
Where French colonial charm meets Buddhist spirituality in Laos’ overlooked gem When I first stepped foot in Vientiane, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d reached the right city. Wide, tree-lined boulevards stretched beneath a hazy sky. Crumbling French villas sat quietly behind weathered walls. The traffic moved at a pace that felt almost meditative by Southeast
Phu Quoc ranks third globally. Five villages earn UNESCO recognition. Ten eco-hotels set new standards. But can Vietnam sustain this—or will success become its undoing? Phu Quoc ranked third globally in 2025 for service quality, scenery, beach beauty, and local hospitality—but rapid tourism growth creates both opportunity and risk Vietnam is doing something genuinely different
Malaysia claims nine of Southeast Asia’s top ten hiking trails whilst pioneering eco-friendly adventure tourism that benefits local communities Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s unexpected champion of sustainable hiking tourism, claiming nine of the ten best hiking trails in the region and recently being named the safest country in Asia for travellers seeking peace
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
Discover Malaysia’s perfect blend of cultural heritage and sustainable luxury. From Kuala Lumpur’s iconic skyline to Penang’s UNESCO streets – the ultimate guide to responsible luxury travel. After exploring Southeast Asia’s capitals for almost three decades, I’ve rarely encountered a destination that balances cultural authenticity with genuine luxury as masterfully as Malaysia. From the colonial
Vietnam’s luxury islands represent the pinnacle of sophisticated Southeast Asian travel—destinations where pristine national park waters meet world-class hospitality, where thousand-year-old fishing traditions coexist with cutting-edge sustainability, and where true exclusivity emerges from respect rather than restriction. From Con Dao’s remarkable transformation from historical footnote to luxury sanctuary, to Phu Quy’s virtually undiscovered beaches where
Regular readers will know Koh Chang is one of my favourite Thai islands, as it remains a destination that is as enjoyable during the dry season as it is during its rains. One benefit of travelling here during low season, is the crowds have disappeared and this National Park island takes on a completely new
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