Atop the head, an udeng—a wrap-around headdress knotted at the front—symbolises heaven (suarga), and by wearing it on the ...

Chiang Mai offers a stunning array of cuisines, served at its streetside eateries through to high-end fine dining restaurants. Diners are spoiled for choice, with options including traditional ...

The four main rail lines that make up Thailand’s slow and ageing long-distance railway network are all anchored at Hualamphong Station near Chinatown in downtown Bangkok—most travellers who prefer ...

A look at the shift to social media for travel intelligence—what does it mean? Not only for the traveller, but for the destination too.

This covers the area roughly to the north and east of Hoan Kiem Lake, so everything north of Hang Bong, Hang Gai Roads and everything east of the lake. This is the heart of the backpacker district.

One of the two prominent lakes in Yangon, Kandawgyi Lake translates to “great royal lake” and was created during British colonial times. Located just north of congested and bustling downtown Yangon ...

That said, it is just as easy to spend $10 a night as $1,000 a night, and while you can burn through money in beautiful bars and world-class restaurants, the region is famous for its affordable street ...

Along with her UNESCO World Heritage-listed sister city Melaka, Penang fights it out for the title of the food-iest locale in Malaysia—and we reckon it probably just edges in on winning the title. A ...

Too many islands, too little time! Thailand alone has more than its fair share of islands, and for the first time visitor, picking the right Thai island can be a pretty daunting undertaking. So, ...

Phetchaburi Railway Station is located on the northwest side of town off Rotfai Road, a 20-minute walk from the river. From Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station, trains depart for Phetchaburi at 08:05, 09:20 ...

Moyo may well have some beautiful beaches, a stunning waterfall and some top snorkelling, but getting here is a bit of a hassle. You basically have three options: speedboat (very expensive but fast), ...

Sandakan is a great base for visiting many nearby attractions such as Sepilok, Turtle Island and the Kinabatangan River. A few points of interest around the town are close enough to walk to, or just a ...