CAMBODIA – ANGKOR FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS – 8 TIPS by Ian Robert Knight Of all the places I’ve been in the world, Cambodia’s Angkor complex is one of my top favorites. I count myself lucky to have been able to visit the temples many times, and each time I go, I come away with new…
VIETNAM – HMONG HILL TRIBES By Ian Robert Knight Vietnam is one of the most diverse countries I’ve visited in SE Asia. It’s dramatically different from north to south, both topographically and culturally. You can’t really say you’ve seen Vietnam if you’ve only been in the south or the north, but not both. The…
THE LEGEND OF THE HOTEL METROPOLE (Our preferred hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam) By Michael Chinnici We often get asked about the wonderful hotel selections we make on our adventures, and the Hotel Metropole in Hanoi is a fine example of the types of properties we like to feature on our trips. An award-winning French colonial-style hotel, the Hotel…
Bangkok is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit. About 18 million people make their way through this “City of Angels” every year, second only to London. And when you do visit Bangkok, you can easily see the appeal.
Hoàn Kiêm Lake sits in the middle of Hanoi, both physically and metaphorically. It plays a vital part in the history of this ancient city. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to its shores for relaxation, exercise and people watching. Most places around the city identify themselves based on where they are in relation to the lake.