Yangon to Mandalay by train will go down as one of the most memorable journeys of our lives. We loved it so much that ever since we did it we’ve been looking for an opportunity to do it all over again. It’s most definitely the slow road to Mandalay, so see our tips for travelling … Read more
In Thailand‘s green Hua Hin and its holiday towns of Pranburi and Cha-Am, a handful of eco-friendly resorts are endeavouring to do their bit to reduce their environmental footprint, from establishing kitchen gardens and using local organic produce to recycling and supporting green initiatives. These are the best. Green Hua Hin – The Best Eco Resorts … Read more
Green Hua Hin offers an eco-friendly escape from Bangkok with restaurants serving organic farm to table cuisine, nature conservation projects, community beach clean-up days you can join, and a handful of sustainable resorts, spas, and a winery that are doing their bit to save the planet. Sustainable travellers need to put Thailand’s Hua Hin on … Read more
Make a beeline to the Sunday morning Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem Reap, when you’re in Cambodia. If you’re planning on renting an apartment and settling into Temple Town for a while, buy a cotton bag and do your grocery shopping. If you’re not, pop down for some picnic supplies and post-temple snacks. Asana Organic Farmers Market in Siem … Read more
The problem of children begging for money is not unique to Cambodia. Yet a travelling exhibition in Siem Reap and a new campaign by Cambodian NGO Friends International and ChildSafe to combat children begging, makes a case for why you should avoid giving money to child beggars, wherever they are, when you travel. Spend time in the Old Market quarter … Read more