Hoi An named world’s top 5 budget-friendly destination With that, Vietnam’s ancient port city has beaten the likes of Phuket, Bali and Penang to top Southeast Asia’s most affordable places. Post Office’s Holiday Money, a database of travel costs, has just revealed 30 cheapest cities for British travelers. To little surprise, Hoi An has been … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 26, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Premier Incoming Group Services (PIGS DMC) has unveiled The Ultimate Champagne Dinner, an exclusive dining experience for 12 to 36 guests. The “Ultimate” dinner experience features seven rare vintage champagnes, imported exclusively for the event and not commercially available. A seven course Michelin inspired menu, that is … Read more
Chiang Mai Gets Ready to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018 ATF rotates between ASEAN member nations and comprises numerous high-level public and private sector meetings. These include the ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meeting, a gathering of ASEAN National Tourism Organisation chiefs plus airline meetings, press briefings, tourism conferences and the must attend Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade … Read more
Thailand to introduce new immigration form in October 2017 Bangkok, 17 August, 2017 – Thailand will introduce a new immigration form, starting from 1 October this year. The redesigned form will have only one side for international travellers to record both arrival and departure information, with an automatic channel barcode for more convenience. It will … Read more
Thailand is Asia’s Spa Capital Thai spa treatments are now more of a necessity that an extravagance. Spa-based medical tourism is a global phenomenon and Thailand is Asia’s Spa Capital, reaping returns on its decades-long strategy while riding a rising tide of female driven consumer demand. Women Drive Spa Spending Women are an important engine … Read more
Discover Hanoi history with a walking tour of Ba Dinh A walking tour will give participants the chance to discover the Ba Dinh area and the nearby French Colonial Quarter this Sunday. The walking tour gives an overview of the changes to Hanoi that began during the French period (1869-1954). The tour will touch on … Read more
Thailand suspends Thai Vietjet Air from international flights pending safety tests. The subsidiary of VietJet Air is among 12 airlines that have yet to pass Thailand’s new assessment process. Thailand’s government has suspended all domestic airlines from operating international flights if they have not received new operating certificates from the country’s aviation body, according to … Read more
Luang Prabang Will Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary As A UNESCO World Heritage Site Laos is preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Luang Prabang World Heritage Town which will fall on 5-9 December 2015 in Luang Prabang Province. “In preparation for the celebration, we have appointed an organizing committee and allocated specific jobs to relevant … Read more
Thai-Lao vehicle, accident insurance agreement signed VIENTIANE – Bangkok Insurance Plc on Wednesday signed a reciprocal deal with APA Insurance of Laos on vehicle and accident cover for their respective clients during visits to the other’s country. The agreement was signed at the Don Chan Palace Hotel, Vientiane, in the presence of insurance representatives and … Read more
Vietnam has over 3,000km of coastline and thousands of islands. Here are the most beautiful islands for nature lovers in the country. Con Dao Con Dao has white beaches spreading for miles enfolded by the crystal ocean. Lining the beach, long lines of coconut trees create a green paradise. Coming to Con Dao Island, … Read more
Private Investor to Renovate Wat Xieng Khuan near Vientiane One of Vientiane region’s most visited site, Wat Xieng Khuan and its multitude of Buddha’s statues will be finally renovated… it is certainly one of Vientiane Province icon: Wat Xieng Khuan, also named the Buddha Park is one of the most visited in the area with … Read more
Vanglouang Waterfall Renovation Over 50 % Completed KPL) A concessionaire has recently confirmed that it has achieved more than 50 % of its planned renovation for the natural tourist site Vanglouang Waterfall since the renovation was commenced in 2015. Worth over 5 billion kip, the renovation project aims to turn Vanglouang Waterfall into a more … Read more
Laos – Nua Waterfall in Huaphan to be developed. (KPL) The Bounthavysup Road and Irrigation Construction Company has been granted a right to a 70-year concessional project to turn the natural tourist site Nua waterfall into a more attractive destination in Viengxay district, Huaphan Province. According to an MoU the company signed with the provincial … Read more
Another Temple in Cambodia Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site The U.N. cultural organization added an ancient temple site in Cambodia to its world heritage list, the government said on Sunday, bringing the number of heritage sites in the Southeast Asian country to three. Sambor Prei Kuk, or “temple in the richness of the forest” in … Read more
Huaphan prepares for ‘Visit Laos Year 2018’ VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities in Huaphan plan to improve access to more than 50 tourist sites in the province as part of preparations for Visit Laos Year 2018. Deputy Director of the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Phouvanh Phetmixay, told Vientiane Times yesterday that a plan … Read more
Could new China railway put Laos on the tourist map Golden temples, Mekong River cruises, mighty waterfalls, and nearly two dozen national parks. On paper, Laos has it all. But the land-locked Buddhist country welcomed only around 4.2 million visitors in 2016 — a paltry achievement compared with its southeastern Asian neighbors. In that same … Read more
Myanmar – Land of the giants The sound of slit drum cutting through the still dawn is a sound most people in Myanmar know. Monasteries all over the country use slit drums in the morning to rouse monks from their sleep and again in the evening to mark meditation. While the wooden instrument is ubiquitous … Read more
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has submitted a proposal to the Government to launch and/or complete 24 climate change response projects in the Mekong Delta region in the 2017-2020 period. This includes nine ongoing projects and 15 new ones. The projects focus on building and upgrading sea and river dykes in key areas, … Read more
Fire Destroys One of Vietnam’s Oldest Churches One of Vietnam’s most ancient churches has been destroyed by a fire last week end. According to local website VietnamNet, the fire started on Saturday night and soon spread all over te historical structure of the Trung Lao Church. Investigators suspect an electrical short circuit was to blame. … Read more
Planned Dokkhoun Hawaii flower scheme to provide tourist attraction in Laos Agroup of Lao people and their friends plan to see a roadside by the capital’s Mekong Riverside lined with Dokkhoun Hawaii trees (Rain Shower flower tree) to create cool shade in a tourism hot spot. The tree plantation project is an initial idea of … Read more
Scenic viewpoints to be added to Hue’s iconic bridge Visitors will be able to rest on balconies and enjoy the scenery along the Truong Tien Bridge in Hue City Upon being renovated, an iconic bridge in Vietnam’s ancient citadel of Hue will have exclusive areas for sightseeing and taking photos. The facelift being given to … Read more
Hanoi to open West Lake walking street The street will be packed with performances of traditional art and music Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho District, Hanoi is set to become pedestrian-only during the evening on weekends from Saturday next week, creating a new cultural meeting point for locals and tourists. The small, alley-like … Read more
Tad Pheung falls a hidden jewel of Bolaven Plateau Champassak province is well-known for its relaxed pace of life, warm hospitality along with a rich cultural history. Numerous stunning waterfalls also attest to its impressive natural heritage. The province boasts some significant waterfalls such as Southeast Asia’s biggest Khonephapheng, as well as Somphamit, Tad Phasuam, … Read more
Buffalo fights in Vietnam: Tradition vs. civilization The death of a buffalo owner during a buffalo fighting festival in northern Vietnam has once again stirred up the debate on whether the ‘sport’ should be banned Tuoi Tre News Vietnam. July 03,2017, On Saturday, a man was mauled to death by his own buffalo that he … Read more
Benetton family in shortlist to buy Ducati MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Benetton family is among five bidders shortlisted to buy Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, which is being sold by Germany’s Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), a source close to the matter said on Saturday. The finalists will be given access to the company’s books after the summer, the … Read more