June 19, 2013

Myanmar – Golf During the SEA Games

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You can see and play golf during the SEA Games in Myanmar later this year From 11-22 December 2013, Myanmar will host the 27th annual Southeast Asia (SEA) Games. The Games will be held in Naypyidaw, the new capital of Myanmar, and also in Yangon and Mandalay. The SEA Games are a colorful … [Read more...]

Practical Advice for Visiting Villages in Laos

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A visit to a village can be one of the most rewarding things to do in Laos. Imagine embarking on one of the last true frontiers of tourism – think Mexico in the 1950s or Nepal in the 1960s. There are some things you should prepare yourself for, in order to make the most of your … [Read more...]

Khiri Travel’s Agritourism Options Across the Mekong Region

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Khiri Travel prides itself on four themes: travel for discovery, family focused travel, big highlights done right (such as Angkor or the Grand Palace in Bangkok), and community immersion. This month we’d like to share with clients the range of great agricultural tourism (agritourism) products … [Read more...]

Salty, Spicy, Fruity: Welcome to Kampot, Southern Cambodia

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In southeast Cambodia the coastal rural province of Kampot is blessed with a moist climate and fertile soil. The province is renowned for its pepper, reliable quality of fruit and for its sea salt – all of which contribute to some great local dining. Besides enjoying a great beach experience and … [Read more...]

A Big ITB Hit – Khiri’s Complete Cambodia Package

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Homestays are perhaps the ultimate way to get to know the local people of a country and to support small communities. The Cambodian countryside offers impressive views, beautiful flora and fauna, friendly people and impressive temple discoveries.  Of course, Khiri Cambodia will also take you to the … [Read more...]

Giving Alms Respectfully While in Laos

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It's a picture postcard sight: a long line of orange-clad monks proceeding down main street collecting alms from the town’s Buddhist faithful. Increasingly, tourists are flocking to witness the spectacle in Luang Prabang. And, as is common almost everywhere in tourism, the tourists are degrading … [Read more...]