Siem Reap is the town to explore the temples of Angkor Wat – one of my Top 5 Historical destinations and I highly recommend it. If this is your first trip to Siem Reap or a developing country like Cambodia, it helps to prepare a little bit. The countless friendly locals welcoming you at the […]
Countries in South East Asia are continuing to make it easier for travelers to visit. Cambodia introduced eVisa in addition to existing Visa on Arrival, so you can obtain your visa online and prior to arrival, reducing the time you spend in the airport for a small fee. Find out who is eligible for the
The ibis styles Siem Reap is a brand new hotel in the heart of town. It offers modern, colorful rooms, a nice rooftop pool and friendly service at a bargain rate. You are getting a mid-scale hotel for a budget price, making it very good value. It works best for people who want to explore
Getting around Cambodia used to be a challenge, but the arrival of ride hailing companies has made it a lot easier to travel independently. Grab is the uber of South East Asia, offering ride hail services and has arrived in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia! Find out how to get from Phnom Penh airport
Chiang Rai is a small town, set in the mountains of Northern Thailand, along a quiet river, perfect for a peaceful getaway from busy city-life. It also offers two of the most unusual temples in South East Asia, with the stunning White Temple and the bright Blue Temple, giving you something to see you won’t
The Hi Chiang Rai Hotel offers clean and modern rooms in the center of Chiang Rai in Thailand’s North, making it easy to explore the town and surrounding sights. Service is friendly, but an odd pool and limited breakfast are downsides. Check out my review and photos to see, if this is the right hotel
The Thai Akara Lanna Boutique Hotel offers an ideal location inside the city walls to explore Chiang Mai. The resort setting with pool and garden are beautiful, the rooms offer a nice blend of traditional Thai decor and modern touches and the service is friendly and attentive. If you are an independent traveler, looking to explore Chiang
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city, is called the “Rose of the North”. From it’s time as the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai has retained some of its historic city walls, gates and the moat, giving it an old town feel you rarely find in Asia. The surrounding mountains provide a beautiful landscape
Silk Air is the regional subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SQ) based in Singapore. While it is a full-service carrier, it’s positioned somewhere between budget subsidiary Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Passengers who book a Singapore Airlines flight and end up on a codeshared flight operated by Silk Air might have an unpleasant surprise: The cabin, hard
Taipei is one of the most modern and open cities in Asia and, to my surprise, has a vibrant art scene that is rare to find in the region! The Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in a historic building from the Japanese Colonial era and houses an interesting exhibit of modern art that’s surprising,
AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost carrier, is based in Malaysia, but already has subsidiaries in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and India. They’ve now signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Vietnamese businessman Tran Trong Kien to build a low-cost carrier following the AirAsia blueprint based in Vietnam. Find out more about there plans below!
The Eastin Taipei Hotel is in a fun neighborhood in Taipei, making it a great base to explore the city. The friendly service makes you feel at home in a foreign city and is inviting to return. You also get a gym, lounge with coffee, snacks and fast WiFi as well as a laundry room.But