Culinary
September 11, 2017
Yogyakarta, a city on the Indonesian island of Java, is well known as a center of education, classical Javanese fine art and culture, including music, ballet, poetry and its world-renowned batik fabri ...
Benefits of Bali Weddings
In Bali, one type of wedding custom is known as ngerorod, which is basically a very dramatic way to flee from kidnappers. In this Indonesian wedding tradition, the co ...
September 1, 2017
Of the about 55 million people living in Myanmar, roughly 90% of them are Buddhist. Buddhist faith does not prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, but asks for the middle way. The end result ...
August 17, 2017
Home to one of the largest lagoons in the country, Puttalam in Sri Lanka’s North Western Province, is also known for its salt mines, energy production, coconut plantations and amazing seafood! ...
August 10, 2017
Like in many parts of Asia, night markets or night bazaars are a popular part of Thai culture. Often operating late into the night, or into the wee hours of the morning, night markets are typically op ...
August 1, 2017
With some of the best beaches in the world, Phuket is undoubtedly one of Thailand’s most popular destinations for sea and sand, and yet only a short drive inland from the coast there’s plenty to d ...
July 12, 2017
Now that we have completed our new Saigon Unseen tour, it’s time to focus our attention on Hoi An. Famous for its Old Town with its covered Japanese bridge; its yellow-painted buildings; incredible ...
June 23, 2017
Why do we travel? Is it to stay in great hotels, or to eat at famous restaurants? Sometimes we get carried away with all the travel hype and forget that what it’s really about is meeting different p ...
April 29, 2017
Encouraging and enabling community-based tourism is incredibly important to Khiri Travel Sri Lanka and the picnic lunch illustrated here is the epitome of a CBT opportunity.
This young couple e ...
April 17, 2017
The history of the spice trade is integral to the culture and cuisine of modern day Sri Lanka. Here is a tour to see and taste the secrets of Sri Lanka’s savory curry mixes.
Sri Lanka was for ...
September 13, 2016
Most visitors who arrive in Bangkok start off with a standard pattern: visit the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of Dawn and Wat Po. Those who have been to Bangkok before or ...
August 19, 2016
Luang Prabang is only getting better! Read about a government certification program that elevates safety and hygiene standards in tourism and hospitality.
Luang Prabang has increased ...
August 5, 2016
Day 1: Lunch in a Jaffna family’s home
For an appetizer, the hosts will serve special kool (traditional soup) made from ingredients like palmyrah root flour, crab, prawns, cuttlefish, dried fish, ...
July 21, 2016
It is a hot morning as we stand at the railway station in Anuradhapura waiting to board Sri Lanka’s famous “Queen of Jaffna” train. It is a serene scene with vendors of vadai (fried dou ...
May 6, 2016
Many people will say their mother is the best cook in the world. There is no denying that home cooked food tastes better as it is prepared with a powerful ingredient: love. When travelin ...
March 8, 2016
Sri Lanka is endowed with a wealth of traditional arts and crafts as well natural resources such as gemstones, tea, herbs and spices, and at very affordable prices. Foreign powers have been coming ...
November 2, 2015
1) Ms. Khin Omar Win, Co-founder, Balloons Over Bagan / Eastern Safaris -- The most significant change is the freedom from fear. People are no longer scared to speak out. There is a feeling in the ...
September 23, 2015
When we talk about Phuket, many people think about the beautiful beaches. Today, we are proud to present “a variety of food”. Yes, that is, Thai food!
The past 19th and 20th of September 2015 ...
September 21, 2015
Some food trends around the world come and go, while some really stick around and become more then a trend. Take for example Thai food, a novelty up till only 20 years ago, yet so common in any town a ...
September 1, 2015
Klong Toey is a district of Bangkok known for its large slum. This poor community is a mass of dilapidated shops and housing amid crushing poverty. Located near the main port on the Chao Phraya, Klong ...
Testimonial
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