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Aug 3, 2023 · View our in-depth travel guides for some of the best travel destinations in Southeast Asia, including Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Thailand travel guide & advice for your next visit
Absolute highlights. Thailand packs a solid punch when it comes to offering appealing attractions, but when it comes to the absolute must-sees in Thailand, a few spots really shouldn’t be missed.Choose from scores of tropical islands, multiple sites of fascinating ruins, trekking destinations in the north and, for those seeking an intense megalopolis experience, the …
Quan Am, the bodhisattva of compassion, in Vietnam - Travelfish
The Sanskrit term, bodhisattva, or bo tat in Vietnamese, refers to a complex and intriguing Buddhist concept, which in the broadest sense refers to any being who devotes their life to easing the suffering of others.Though it’s mainly associated with the Mahayana tradition, the concept more accurately belongs to the whole of Buddhism.The current Thai king, for example, is …
Weather and the best places to visit Thailand in December.
Introduction. December is high to peak season in Thailand and one of the reasons that is the case is because the weather is brilliant. Lots of sunshine down south, little rain and the temperatures are comfortable without being scalding or freezing.
Laos travel guide & advice for your next visit
Alternative destinations. Muang Ngoi: A gorgeous, sleepy town, Muang Ngoi gets our vote as one of the friendliest places in all of Laos. Simple as that. The daily commute Photo: Stuart McDonald. Champasak: Set on the banks of the Mekong in one of its wider sections, Champasak is the kind of town where you can end up staying a few days just reading a book and recharging.
Weather and the best time to visit Vietnam - Travelfish
Northern Vietnam. Northern Vietnam has a cool to cold season (courtesy of the northeast monsoon from November to March) and a warm to hot wet season (from April to October). December and January in particular can get quite frosty in the far north of Vietnam -- pack accordingly. This time of the year can also see heavy mists that can run for days -- these can reduce visibility in places like ...
Vietnam travel guide & advice for your next visit
Popular destinations. Ha Long Bay: A cruise on Ha Long Bay—or the Bay of the Descending Dragon—for many represents a pinnacle of their experience in Vietnam.. Out on the Bay of the Descending Dragon. Photo: Sarah Turner. Sapa: Choice views of the Muong Hoa valley and Mount Fansipan are the prime commodity on sale in Lao Cai’s signature destination, Sapa, a hill station high in the ...
Weather and the best time to visit Thailand - Travelfish
Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The area of Thailand north of Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons while the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two.
The index of all Couchfish newsletters - Travelfish
Jun 30, 2024 · Home; The Couchfish newsletter; The Couchfish newsletter. What is Couchfish? It’s a newsletter with both free and paid flavours. The free one looks at all sorts of Southeast Asia travel stuff, while the paid one traces a fantasy itinerary across Southeast Asia, along with more in-depth think-ish pieces about how travel could be less bad.
Indonesia travel guide & advice for your next visit
Introduction. While in much of Southeast Asia the general rule is to follow the backpackers to find the beautiful places to stay, in Indonesia you do well chasing the heels of scuba divers and surfers.These are the travellers who have for decades caught dodgy planes, crowded ferries, creaking trains and rusty buses to get to the most stunning, …