Adventure Meets Culture
Most travellers visiting South East Asia will come across the Mekong River at some stage as it runs through Myanmar, (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam. The mighty Mekong really is of major importance to all these countries. As follows is everything you need to …
Hanoi is all about a full-on big Asian city experience like no other. With a continual sea of motorbikes in the Old Quarter, you will be astounded by it all if a first time visitor. No other place on earth like it. Here is the …
The question “is Vietnam a poor or a rich country?” is a complex one depending on who you compare it to… It is a very developing country. Poverty has dropped from as high as 71% of the population to 6% in the last 30 years. …
“Is Vietnam safe for tourists?” is an often asked question as it is for most foreign countries to some degree… Everyone wants to feel safe when they travel. But is anywhere less or more dangerous than anywhere else. Crime and accidents happen everywhere. Just in …
We think it’s better to ask “what is the worst time” rather than “what is the best time of year to visit Vietnam?”, as then it comes down to two topics only: cultural holidays and the weather. TET The Chinese new year known as TET …
To fully answer the question ‘what is Vietnam known for?’ would need far more time and space than we have here…. So many things from the recent bad old days of wars to the current tourist attractions that are as good as anywhere on earth… …
Looking for the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in South East Asia? There are probably no bad places depending on what you want. From full-on party places to beaches, to cool mountain retreats to far-flung off the beaten track destinations to avoid much …
While the main religion in the region is not Christian, Christmas is still celebrated to some extent in most places in South East Asia. With all the tourists you won’t have much trouble finding a Christmas dinner or celebration of some kind; just in a …
A boat trip off Nha Trang is the most relaxing and interesting way to explore the nearby Nha Trang islands of Vietnam. The must-do for most visitors. Nha Trang is the beach and island capital, (71), of Vietnam for locals and tourists alike. The long …
Meaning of Hoi An: Peaceful meeting place Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined …
HA means to descend or land; LONG means Dragon. Halong Bay has been UNESCO World Natural Heritage listed since 1994. Words alone cannot describe one of the most uniquely beautiful places on earth. A fairly long history has Halong Bay as it was created around …
The words Indochina, or separately named Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia still throw fear into many people today. So before we go into the regions brief history, its current history is of being one of the safest & friendliest places for tourists on the planet as …
There is no real bad time to visit Vietnam other than during TET, (Tết Nguyên Đán – Vietnamese Lunar New Year) when millions of locals travel. Only good, better and the best times to visit Vietnam. We are, of course, talking weather for the most …
Baktrax consider that most of our destinations are chilled out and laid back to some extent. Even a welcome drink in the Gecko bar in Bangkok is a relaxing start among the nearby chaos . Just two of the more famous places are Hoi An …
The following are my prognostications on food in S.E. Asia after twenty years of living and travelling in the region. It is in no particular order in any way shape or form. It is written from memory only and some of it closer to twenty years …