Southeast Asia 9 Ways Immersing Yourself in Local Culture Enhances your Travel Experience (SE Asia) Pristine beaches, compelling history, sprawling rice terraces, and an abundance of activities to suit every type of traveler – Southeast Asia has these things in spades. It’s also steeped in rich, ancient customs and traditions that are remarkably different from those of the West. Taking a deep dive into local…
Southeast Asia What Makes Southeast Asia Different From Other Destinations Countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam report record visitor numbers year after year. Just after tallying the first quarter of 2017 statistics, these countries, again, are on track to break last year’s records. But what makes this region such a special place for travelers?
Thailand Thailand’s Songkran – More Than Just an Epic Water Gun Battle The Songkran Festival is also known as the water festival and the new year festival. Regardless which title is used, the event, which takes place in mid-April every year, is the most important and celebrated event for the Thai people.
Southeast Asia Ansova’s Top 5 “Back to Nature” Luxury Spa & Beach Resorts in SE Asia Selecting a Top 5 list of Spa & Beach Resorts is no small task when you consider the plethora of resorts scattered across the lengthy coastline of South East Asia. Not to mention, the scattering of islands found in the Gulf of Thailand and East Vietnam Sea. The task became simpler when applying Ansova’s ethos of…
Southeast Asia 24 Reasons to Go to South East Asia Southeast Asia is home to a plethora of different cultures. No matter where you will be greeted with smiles stretched from ear to ear, the warmth and hospitality of the local peoples is unrivaled. The possibilities for food are endless and the food in Southeast Asia is like no other. There are no bounds to anything…
Southeast Asia Introducing Thailand Sawaddee! Hello! Welcome to Thailand! Sawaddee is an all-purpose greeting that can mean good morning, good afternoon, good evening, or good night. By putting your palms gently together under your chin with your head tilted slightly forward, you have greeted your hosts with the wai (form of greeting) that is used in…