Could this be the most important place to see the Anzac Day Dawn Service outside of Gallipoli? This is what it’s like to be in Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway on 25 April at the break of day. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own … Read more
Bangkok is packed with culture and history to the point where it’s almost overwhelming. Every street, every alley is so full of life, every corner seems to have an even grander temple or more fascinating food market. But these five places are more hidden than most, and more interesting because of it. Sign up to … Read more
Inspired by the golden age of Buenos Aires and Mexico City, and polished to a glow with a deft touch of contemporary Thai flair, this bar sums up the ever-surprising spirit of Bangkok. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — … Read more
Connected to the Death Railway Trail in Kanchanaburi Province in western Thailand, the Hintok River Camp is the perfect place to stay to explore this important relic of WWII a and memorial to the War in the Pacific. Running down the western border of Thailand in the province of Kanchanaburi, the River Kwai is one … Read more
Have you ever heard of the Death Railway? AKA the Burma Railway, this line was built by Prisoners of War of WWII and still runs through parts of Thailand. It’s a fascinating part of Thai culture and world history, and has even influenced film and literature. Here are 7 highlights along the track you can’t … Read more
April has felt a little bit like there’s a glitch in the matrix. So many parts of this month have had some remarkable similarities to March that I’ve had to rub my eyes, sit down and have a cuppa. International football matches, boat trips on Sydney Harbour and even another trip to Asia have all … Read more
Krabi in Southern Thailand has long been a popular tourist spot with plenty of places to eat, but not many of them are serving real Thai food. But these three restaurants are the real deal. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel … Read more
If ever there was a destination where the traveller’s spoilt for choice, it’s Thailand. So while we’re busy missing Thailand, we thought we’d share some of our favourite things about this beautiful destination. Brought to you by the Travel Authority of Thailand Your longest lasting travel memories grow roots early. They start before you arrive, … Read more
On the eastern bank of Bangkok’s mighty Chao Phraya River, the Riva Surya Hotel is a beautiful residence offering understated luxury and spectacular river views in the oldest part of the city. This is where to stay in Bangkok Old Town. Brown and boiling, the muddy rolling turmoil of the Chao Phraya River cuts Bangkok’s … Read more
And like that, we’re in December. Actually, it seems to have taken a century to get to the end of this horrendous year, but it looks like we’re finally getting there. And with a vaccine-coloured light at the end of the tunnel, I wonder if next year won’t end with things being completely back to … Read more