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Southeast Asia

 
Locked up in Laos

Locked up in Laos

A former prison, the Hotel de la Paix Luang Prabang, exudes a sense of calm in keeping with the ancient Laos capital. Words by Mark Bibby Jackson. If all prisons…

The Great Burmese Gold Rush

The Great Burmese Gold Rush

The recent surge in tourism numbers to the once forbidden Myanmar has opened up rich possibilities for both hotel companies and independent tourists alike, but is this really the great…

Water Water Everywhere

Water Water Everywhere

My ball soars, as if guided by angels, straight towards the inviting green ahead. A 520-yard par five, the eighteenth is the longest hole on the Pun Hlaing Golf Club…

Interested in Southeast Asia?

From the urban twin metropolises of Singapore and Bangkok, to the temples of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and the rainforests of Malaysia, Southeast Asia is a vibrant and diverse region full of rich and varied opportunities for the Over 40 and Over 50 travel adventurer. At Travel Begins at 40, our team of travel experts has shared its wealth of knowledge of the region, gathered over more than twenty years of living in Southeast Asia. So whether it’s driving a motorcycle (or tuk tuk) around the mountains of northern Thailand, going on one of the region’s many food tours, or visiting magical Malaysian Sabah on the island of Borneo, and visiting endangered orangutan, we have it all covered for you. We also have details of some of the most fascinating and colourful festivals. Read about our Southeast Asia travel experiences and let them inspire you to visit the most magical region on the planet.