If you’ve been watching the news, you can’t have failed to have heard about Cyclone Nargis which has killed at least 15,000 people in Myanmar this weekend and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The country was a mess before the cyclone hit thanks to the military junta, but now 5 provinces are a bona fide disaster area and it’s unlikely Burma’s military elite will be able to cope in helping its impoverised citizens. Read more »

Want to really cut loose and see Vietnam? Learning to drive a motorbike and heading out on the open road can make for a memorable trip Read more »

Chatuchak and Suan Lum Night Bazaar are two of Bangkok’s most famous markets that attract lots of Thais and tourists alike - but the Ratchadaphisek Night Market is a bit more off the beaten track and great for those searching for vintage thrift. Read more »

Every Friday, a new photo of amazing Asian people and places here on Travelhappy. This week - the Reclining Buddha of Laos’ Buddha Park Read more »

Pattaya Photo Guide gives its visitors a panoramic photoview of what it’s like to walk down the city’s major streets, thanks to some slick technology Read more »

Bangkok’s international airport has a wide choice of hotels nearby for passengers in transit, ranging from four star luxury to humble but warm guesthouses. Read more »

In the first of Travelhappy’s Thailand Writers series, Philip Cornwel-Smith, author of the bestselling Very Thai, a guide to understanding everyday street life in Thailand, describes why he loves the Land of Smiles Read more »

Every Friday, a new photo of amazing Asian people and places here on Travelhappy. This week - a 1960s testament to Hong Kong’s inventive ingenuity Read more »

Singapore is renown as a haven for electronics bargains, but can you find an iPod Touch there at a cheaper price than back home Read more »

The Bridge On The River Kwai is famous in Thailand thanks to the David Lean movie of the same name - but the real story of what happened the building of the bridge during World War II is far different from what’s depicted in the film Read more »