The National Biodiversity Conservation Area (NBCA) system was established in Lao PDR in 1993. NBCAs are multi-purpose areas and not national parks in the conventional sense. This means people live inside the NBCA and farm plants and animals as rural livelihoods. There are 19 NBCAs in the whole country. Currently the NBCAs have very different levels of access to foreigners. There are many unique an
Watch a traditional water puppet performance. Savour a bowl of pho ga (chicken noodle soup) or pho bo (beef noodle soup) at a street side noodle stall. To complete the breakfast, enjoy a strong Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. Order tailor-made clothes from the local tailor shop (our recommendation of local tailors are listed under "Shopping"). Enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter of H
Myanmar has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons, although the effects of the "rainy" seasons vary across the country: Rainy Season June - September Cool Season October - February Hot Season March - May Overall the best time to visit Myanmar is from the end of October to middle of April. Yangon is very hot and humid during the hot and rainy seasons. Although Yangon and the surrounding ar
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons: Hot Season: March - May Rainy season: June - October Cool season: November - February The average annual temperature is about 28°C. The northern region can be a bit cold during the cool season so be sure to bring along a sweater or a light jacket if you intend to visit this region around that time of the year. During the rainy season,
Begging is not widespread in Cambodia and visitors are requested not to encourage development of this practice by giving money or sweets to children. Think twice before buying anything from children on the street, beaches or at temples and refrain from giving money to begging children or parents with infants. It keeps them on the street and places them at risk. If you want to help, don't give dire