Culinary
May 15, 2018
Exploring Khmer cuisine is a journey full of the unexpected that won’t leave you disappointed. Caught between the culinary heavyweights of Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia is often passed over when it ...
May 14, 2018
Spend a peaceful day trekking in the forests around the ancient royal city of Luang Prabang and enjoy a Lao-style picnic lunch prepared on the banks of a river, leading to Luang Prabang’s idyllic Ku ...
April 19, 2018
The Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos’ Champasak Province gets its name from the Laven ethnic tribe. It’s a spectacular natural area of Laos, 1,300 meters above sea-level, with waterfalls, vast for ...
April 9, 2018
If you really want to experience the true tastes of Sri Lanka, let Khiri Travel guide you into the local community to experience the authentic cuisine with a Sri Lankan family – the delicious flavor ...
February 19, 2018
In Laos we can offer an enjoyable riverboat ride and picnic lunch in Luang Prabang, a morning walk of this Mekong River city, or a cycling tour of Pakse as an alternative or addition to a Lao itinerar ...
February 16, 2018
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 ...
February 9, 2018
On this unique tour, learn how rice is traditionally grown and produced in 13 very interactive steps! All the steps are explained and demonstrated by charming locals and your active involvement wi ...
February 7, 2018
Tea for Vietnamese people is a free-flowing and refreshing necessity. This traditional ubiquitous Vietnamese beverage is served everywhere and enjoyed by all sectors of the population.
While tr ...
January 18, 2018
Gonzalo Gil Lavedra, Khiri Travel Sri Lanka’s General Manager, remarks on why Sri Lanka is the perfect destination for families.
Firstly, there's something for everyone. This small coun ...
December 18, 2017
This family friendly day tour of Phnom Penh features a Khmer cooking class including a tour of the local fresh market followed by an informative afternoon on the Tonle Sap River.
Phnom Penh is ...
November 14, 2017
Driving through the mountains of Laos can be a harrowing experience. The bus ride from Vientiane to Luang Prabang can seem perilous to say the least with its narrow roads and steep mountains. The bus ...
November 13, 2017
In the main travel hubs of Vietnam, Khiri Travel can arrange off the beaten path alternatives or additions to compliment other activities and tours. Here are some ideas around Sapa, Hoi An and Saigon. ...
November 2, 2017
A Khmer wedding is one of the most colorful social events you can expect to encounter in Cambodia, especially when it takes place in the rural countryside. While customs vary from place to place, it t ...
October 20, 2017
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 ...
October 11, 2017
Cambodia has a wide variety of coastal destinations for families that want to relax by the beach, or take family walks through quiet seaside towns.
There are great family resorts in places such as ...
On a visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast Asia travel writer Meg Sine blogs about an evening tour of Saigon by motorbike to enjoy a sampling of Vietnamese street food.
Watching hundreds of two ...
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 10, 2017
Myanmar women drink even less than men. When they do drink, they prefer wine to beer. Locally produced wines are winning more market share in Myanmar. At the same time, big supermarkets in Yangon ...
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 ...
Testimonial
It was great to be able to travel on our own pace during the self drive we did in North Thailand.
- Guido K. | Netherlands