Why using a Travel Agent? We all know the drill before a holiday. It starts months prior to departure with the main question: Where should we go? Once that decision is made we like to dive into the Internet. We scroll for hours to look for information about the destination. Read all the reviews of …
Dressing ethical in Southeast Asia As we pack our bags for a wonderful holiday to Southeast Asia we think of the white sand beaches, the always shining sun, and the friendly smiles. We pack our swimsuit, our singlets, our shorts, our flipflops. Our toothbrush, sun cream and underwear come in last. The suitcase is full …
The Rocket Festival in Laos and Thailand Can you hear? The clouds are calling, the rain starts falling and gunpowder ignites rocket’s hauling… Thailand and Laos are home to a very special kind of festival at this time of the year. The Rocket Festival marks the end of the dry season and calls in for …
The spirit houses of Southeast Asia Spirituality lives high among the people of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Each house is a spiritual place in which divine stories rule the household. The houses in these primarily Buddhist countries all have a spirit house in its garden or home. The spirit houses of Southeast Asia are …
The White Temple Many people know Wat Rong Khun only as the White Temple. You can find this amazing piece of architecture in Chiang Rai. You will find the city of Chiang Rai in the north part of Thailand. Local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat is responsible for this piece of art and renovated the remains of the …
A great break in Ayutthaya While we visited Bangkok and had some time at our hands to do something new. We decided to hop onto a train. Trains in Thailand are remarkably convenient. They are cheap and fun. This train ride took only 2 hours from Bangkok and landed us in Ayutthaya, the ancient Kingdom of …
Thailand’s capital understands well what it means to travel with kids, small or big. Its facilities for families goes beyond imagination and is not limited to the super malls it harbors, which often are complete with ice skating rinks, Ocean Parks, water parks or kid’s playgrounds. Restaurants such as Tartine and Charley Brown’s cater nicely …
It is no secret that people who are addicted to buying things better stay away from Southeast Asia. Not only are the products you can find on any street corner in Asia cheap, there are also so many different kinds of products on sale that you need an entire day to make up your mind what …
Wherever you go in Asia, parks always seem to attract people of all walks of life, doing all kinds of activities and socialize with others. In Vietnam people love to do Tai Chi, Ballroom dancing and chit chatting. China has remarkable parks where people, especially the elderly, daily work on a long and healthy life …
Being a foreigner and living is an Asian country has its challenges. Think of language, local cultural gestures, patience, and many other things that one may not encounter when on holiday. There are of course great positives to living in Asia as we compare weather, people’s friendliness, amazing scenery and often prices. One that you …
