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Sukhothai’s Essential Temples

by Chris Mitchell on March 16, 2010

Here are five of the most important temples you shouldn’t miss if you are visiting Sukhothai in Thailand [click to continue…]

Angkor: Essential Temples To See

by Chris Mitchell on March 12, 2010

Angkor has scores of awe inspiring temples to visit – here are five of those that you really shouldn’t miss [click to continue…]

Angkor, Bagan, Sukhothai: Part 3: Bagan

by Chris Mitchell on March 8, 2010

Bagan is the only capital of the three ancient kingdoms to have never been fully abandoned, despite being attacked and conquered by the Mongols and suffering a devastating earthquake [click to continue…]

Angkor, Bagan, Sukhothai: Part 2: Angkor

by Chris Mitchell on March 5, 2010

The rise and fall of the Angkor Empire was ironically brought about by the very grandeur of the spectacular temples it created [click to continue…]

Angkor, Bagan, Sukhothai: Part 1: Sukhothai

South East Asia’s three greatest temple complexes are enjoying a renaissance of popularity nearly 1000 years after they were first constructed

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Is Thailand Safe For Travel In February 2010

With an upcoming Supreme Court decision on February 26th 2010 that might spark widespread protests, several countries have issued travel warnings about travelling to Thailand.

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New Proof Of Cash Requirement For All Tourists Entering Thailand

As of 19th February 2010, all tourists entering Thailand are now required to have a minimum of 10,000 Thai Baht in cash on their person when they go through Immigration

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Cheap Flights From Kuala Lumpur To India Launched

India is the new destination to be targetted by Asia’s biggest budget carrier by launching new flights from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore

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Amazon Kindle DX – Read Anywhere While You’re Travelling

Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader is a godsend for anyone who likes reading while they travel, allowing you to hit the road with hundreds of books without the weight and bulk. The Kindle was previously only available in the USA, but from January 19 2010 will begin shipping internationally.

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New Bangkok Airport Hotel and Bangkok Airport Taxi Update

The public taxi stands at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have moved again – but there’s also a nice new airport transit hotel too, in the shape of Best Western Premier.

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Angkor Temples iPhone App From Travelfish

Forget chunky guidebooks and dog-eared printouts – Travelfish’s new Angkor iPhone app provides a slick new way to get the travel info you need to explore Angkor

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My 2009 Year Of Travelling In Review

2009 was another very full on year of travelling for me, with trips happening nearly every month from my base in Bangkok. Just as with 2008 (see 2008 review here), much of my travelling was scuba diving related as I continued writing for Scuba Diver AustralAsia, Asian Diver and newcomer EZ Dive magazines, along with [...]

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Next Bangkok Tweetup – January 8 2010

If you’re passing through Bangkok and want to meet up with a bunch of awesome people, come to the next Bangkok Tweetup on January 8th 2010. First started in April 2009, the Bangkok Tweetup has grown from a small group of Bangkok-based peeps into an event that attracts scores of interesting people each time [...]

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Backpack Repair In Bangkok: Go See Mr Bag-Fix

Backpack broken? Luggage trashed? Go see Mr Bag-Fix in Bangkok to get your travelling gear restored to good as new

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World Nomads Travel Insurance Promo Coupon Code: 10 Per Cent Off

If you’re getting ready to travel over Christmas or in the New Year, make sure you’ve got travel insurance – it’s a dull but necessary item to ensure you’re covered in case you have an accident or lose your gear. I just took out a year’s insurance policy to cover me in 2010 during my [...]

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Breakfast In The Banda Islands

Most famous as the exotic, remote home of the spice nutmeg, Indonesia’s Banda Islands are still home to some spicy surprises for visitors

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Samsung N110 Netbook Review: The Ultimate Laptop To Take Travelling – Part 2

Netbooks are a godsend for travellers who need a lightweight laptop while they travel – and the Samsung N110 is one of the best of the current bunch

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Hanging Out With Hammerheads

If you go scuba diving in the Maldives, you’re sure to run into some big stuff – including hammerhead sharks if you’re very lucky (or not, depending on your point of view).

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Bangkok’s Best Bookshop Gets Bigger

Dasa, Bangkok’s best secondhand bookshop – and certainly my favourite – has recently moved to bigger premises to fit in even more books. The new shop is literally a few doors away from Dasa’s old location on Sukhumvit Road near Sukhumvit 26. The nearest BTS Skytrain stop is Phrom Phong. You can see full location [...]

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Phuket to Hong Kong Budget Flights With AirAsia

AirAsia continues to expand its Asian flights network with the launch of a new direct route between Phuket and Hong Kong on 5th October. The budget carrier is promoting cheap flights on its recently launched Hong Kong – Phuket route: for the first week, flights are 999 Baht plus taxes each way. Check AirAsia [...]

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Landmine Art Exhibition In Phnom Penh

While Cambodia’s tourism industry is booming, the legacy of Pol Pot’s regime still remains in many forms, the most deadly of which are the thousands of landmines still buried in the Cambodian countryside. A new art exhibition opening today in Phnom Penh showcases the work of 10 Cambodian artists who address the impact of landmines [...]

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Bangkok to Taipei Budget Flights With AirAsia

Budget airline AirAsia have now launched direct flights from Bangkok to Taiwan’s capital Taipei. There’s currently one trip daily between the two cities, which takes around three hours. Current AirAsia prices are very cheap as the route has just launched – you can get a return fare for under 7000 Baht – around $US 210. [...]

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Travel Thailand For Free

If you’re after a free trip to Thailand, you can try your hand at Ultimate Thailand Explorer, the Tourist Authority of Thailand-sponsored competition to find a couple to travel through Thailand documenting their trip. It’s a bit like the Australian Best Job In The World in its concept. Not only do all your expenses and [...]

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Travel Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia For Free

If you’re looking to travel Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia without spending a penny, you might want to check out this job offer from Buffalo Tours — a three month tour through Indochina’s greatest hits, shooting photo and video to add to their database. Billed as a “two-three month free holiday”, this could be a [...]

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