Covid Travel Restrictions Lifted in Southeast Asia
The year 2022 has seen the majority of covid travel restrictions lifted for Southeast Asia after two years of tough measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. As of July…
Where To Go in April 2022
As travel reopens Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to collate our tips on where to go in April from Argentina to Mozambique, and from Washington DC to…
Nam Nern Night Safari in Laos
As a seasoned traveller throughout Asia, Bamboo Director Robin Ball was delighted to discover a new, original activity in Laos on a recent trip: the Nam Nern Night Safari, which…
5 Wonderful Asia Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations
Travel Begins at 40 spills the beans about five themed and truly off-the-beaten-track destinations in different parts of Asia. When travelling in Asia, you may feel it’s getting increasingly hard…
Kayak Down the Hin Boun River in Laos
Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has created the opportunity for those visiting Laos to discover the Hin Boun River – by kayak. Commencing with an important safety briefing…
Luang Prabang View Hotel, Laos
On his trip through Laos from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Luang Prabang View hotel and discovers there is much more to the luxury…
Walking with Elephants the Mandalao Way
On his recent visit to northern Laos, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary near Luang Prabang to discover more about the ethical ways that tourists…
Do a Random Act of Kindness
Inspired by Random Acts of Kindness Day (17 February) to make a difference on your next holiday? From a beach clean-up to helping conservation efforts, here are some…
See Laos with InsideAsia Tours
From the ancient streets of Luang Prabang to the peaceful island of Don Daeng on the Mekong River, this 14-night adventure takes you on an exhilarating journey through Laos. Travelling…
Luang Prabang: Laos Past or Future?
Searching for peace, quiet and beauty, Johan Smits finds in Luang Prabang a stunning little town at a crossroads. One tropical evening we find ourselves sitting in the nearly empty…
Experience the Mekong’s 4000 Islands in Laos
For each of the 20 countries that Bamboo Travel offers in Asia, there are recommended ‘experiences’ to make the holidays that little bit more special, and the latest offering is a full-day’s cycling safari…
Nong Khiaw and a Hundred Waterfalls, Laos
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a Tiger Trail adventure to Nong Khiaw to discover 100 waterfalls, homestays and Lao-Lao, and finds himself stumbling around in the dark. Tan lifts his glass…
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