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Malaysia is arguably one of the most ethnically diverse countries on the planet. The three main groups are native Malays, Han Chinese, and Indian. All are fiercely passionate about their own cuisines, and tourists can richly indulge in an endless variety of intoxicating food. 

Second in our series of 5 Things to Do is Bangkok. The hub of all things Southeast Asian, and truly one of the world’s greatest, and most exciting, cities. 

Often over-looked by travellers, the island of Kyushu is Japan’s 4th largest and least-explored. With the introduction of a new direct flight from Europe and a luxurious ‘cruise train’, however, this could be about to change.

Deep in the Northern Laos countryside is not the place one would expect to find a delightful boutique lodge serving the finest French/Laotian fusion cuisine. This place might be the answer!

Bamboo Travel are delighted to announce that we have commenced tours to Sri Lanka!

Welcome to the first in our ‘5 things' series - a quick guide to our favourite things to do in cities across Asia. We begin in Taipei - a densely-populated metropolis sitting in the shadow of Taiwan's mountainous interior. 

BA has announced that from September 22nd, it will begin direct flights to Chengdu in South-West China. This is great news for animal-lovers, especially those interested in seeing extremely rare giant pandas!

The Philippines is a magnificent destination for a number of reasons. One particularly underrated aspect of travel in the Philippines, however, is the variety and accessibility of its wildlife.

Sapa and the wider Lao Cai region is a fascinating part of Vietnam to visit, even more so on one of the areas numerous market days. But which market should you visit, and what can you see? 

News from Cambodia about the discovery of a 'lost' ancient city was reported around the world last month. Indulge your inner Indiana Jones with our range of 'temple safaris' to parts of Cambodia totally inaccessible to other tourists.  

A luxurious way to see Komodo DragonsAlila Purnama (which translates as 'The Full Moon') must be the most luxurious live-aboard ship in Indonesia, providing ultra-modern accommodation for up to 10 guests. The 46m long vessel consists of 3 decks and has been built by hand in the traditional style of a Phinisi, a boat used by the Bugis seafarers from south Sulawesi.

Professor Brian Cox has a new TV series 'Wonders of Life' out at the moment and Sunday's first episode showcased a number of natural wonders from the Philippines and Borneo, both countries that we know very well.