historical sites

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur One-Day City Sightseeing

We stayed in Kuala Lumpur for five nights. Initially, we were not going to stay that long, but we had friends who live i...
Cambodia

Highlights of Angkor Thom: A Practical Guide to the Ancient Khmer Capital

Angkor Thom, the majestic fortified city of the ancient Khmer Empire, is an absolute must-visit on any trip to Siem Reap...
Cambodia

Angkor Wat Cycling Guide: How to Ride from Siem Reap & Visit the Ticket Office

Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s crowning jewel and a legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a destination that captures the ima...
Cambodia

Koh Ker Archaeological Site Guide: What to See & How to Visit by Motorbike

Deep within the northern Cambodian jungle lies the Koh Ker Archaeological Site, a captivating 10th-century capital that ...
Thailand

What to do in Phimai? Sightseeing and attractions

Phimai is a small town in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Visitors to Phimai are likely to come here for the Phima...
Laos

Oudamxay and Muang La

Oudamxay (Muang Xay) is an important transport hub with connections to both Vietnam and China. We stayed two nights here...
Laos

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is a great place to visit with lots of temples to visit and things to see around the town. We spent two an...
Laos

How to Visit Wat Phou – Day Trip from Pakse: A Complete Motorbike Guide (2026 Updated)

About an hour south of Pakse you will find the wonderful Khmer site of Wat Phou. This is not on such a grand scale as th...
Laos

The Mellow Side of Laos: Savannakhet 2-Day Guide & Things to Do

Planning a trip to Savannakhet? Whether you are on a visa run or seeking a quiet escape, here is our 2026 guide to the best cafes, historic architecture, and how to spend 2 mellow days in this charming Laos town.
Japan

Visiting Nagasaki Day 2: Glover Garden and the Best City Views

We had a busy day of sightseeing on Day 2 in Nagasaki which involved a lot of walking up and down hills. Nagasaki is def...