When exploring a city, I prefer to plan my day around a theme. Rather than seeing an assortment of famous things, I enjoy the idea of a walking ...

B&R Guide for Italy, Nathan Lane, shares how to turn your walking tour of Rome into a themed journey. The best way to visit Rome starts with... ...

Ahlan wa Sahlan: welcome to Jordan! Part of the Holy Land, this is a place where crusaders, desert nomads and dreamers have wandered. Anyone ...

Hong Kong is a fun nut to crack: a juxtaposition of brightly shining skyscrapers and dimly lit noodle bars. If there’s one thing I look most ...

Our resident Vietnam expert (and Condé Nast award-winning travel specialist) Nathan Lane gives us nine more reasons why he's so sought-after ...

From Cambodia's sprawling Khmer empire and its remnants to the natural wonders of Laos and Vietnam, there are so many reasons to make your way ...

Vietnam's beauty knows no bounds, and the wide-ranging north-south country, with a long stretch of coastline, means its terrain is equally varied. ...

Flying under the radar of most foreigners, Oman is a true hidden gem of the Middle East, which will satisfy any curious traveller's thirst ...

Sandwiched between the neighbouring countries of Vietnam and Thailand, landlocked Laos also borders Myanmar and China to its north, and has largely ...

 Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is located in Northeastern Vietnam, bordered on the south and southeast by the Gulf of Tonkin, ...

Vietnam is a big country. Well, more accurately, it’s long and narrow; the distance from Saigon to Hanoi is around 1,200 kilometres (750 miles). ...

Its traditional name meaning ‘Lanka the blessed’ in Sinhalese, once you arrive in Sri Lanka, you’ll see exactly why this island has been ...

Hoi An is a perfect little riverside town with a lot of eateries to choose from and tons of great food. Cao lau is the authentic local noodle ...

Butterfield & Robinson has spent the last twenty years exploring some of our favourite countries in Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia and ...

Boasting everything from well paved roads to small rural bike trails, this region is almost as awash in excellent biking as it is smiling faces and delicious food. ...

I’ve been guiding tours in Vietnam for more than a decade, and the country never fails to surprise me. Whenever something unexpected or novel ...

Oman is an undiscovered gem of a country. Utterly unlike the glittering towers and artifice of neighbouring Dubai (just two hours away), it maintains ...

In this country, more than any other on earth, the road less travelled by has led me to some of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever encountered. ...

As I sit here in another airport, my mind is singularly focused on the first bowl of pho I am going to consume upon my arrival to one of my favourite ...

Ah, love at first sight. This was my frame of mind when I first waltzed down the main streets of Luang Prabang. As the lanterns lining the wide ...

Local Vietnam guide Tam Dinh reveals his favourite ways to immerse travellers in his remarkable and perennially charming homeland. ...

On a recent trip to Cambodia, I went in search of the best amok in town—which also meant a tour of the best restaurants in Siem ...

In no other place have I seen such a wonderful collection of fantastic luxury properties. You’ll never find yourself asking for the one must stay location as the answer contains multitudes—well, at least nine, according to the list I’m about to ...

If there is any destination whose secret is worth keeping, it’s Oman’s. With mile after mile of pristine beach and seas teeming with dolphins and turtles, its vast coastline is as untouched as it gets. Sheer rock faces plunge into a deep, blue sea that, centuries ago, Oman ruled as part of an empire that spanned most of the eastern coast of ...

Featuring a walled acropolis and whitewashed buildings that stand as a testament to its Eastern influences, Ostuni is known as La Perla Bianca, "The White ...

With stunning baroque architecture, gorgeous views and an abundance of Puglia's famous wine and olive oil, Lecce is a work of art unto ...

The Vietnamese people are among the warmest, friendliest and most gracious we've ever encountered. It's likely not a coincidence that more than half the country practices Buddhism, a religion focused on ...

What do you get when you mix the worst traffic jam in Vietnamese history with a van full of 15 travellers? The B&R ...

Beginning as a small fishing village, Ho Chi Minh city, formerly (and still occasionally) known as Saigon, has grown into the largest city in ...

Encircled by hills and jungle, Luang Prabang served as the religious and royal centre of Laos for roughly 600 years. ...

Once considered its cultural, religious and educational heart, Hué, Vietnam remains a vestige of its country’s former dynastic rule and war-torn past. ...

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an elaborate underground network from which the Viet Cong launched a formidable offensive, safe from U.S. ...

Having celebrated its millennium anniversary in 2010, it's probably fair to say that Hanoi's history could fill a blog post or two ...

Home of the gods and centre of the Hindu universe, five towers protrude from the base of a massive pyramid. This breathtaking temple is Angkor ...

“Tuu sang, tra trua” itranslates as “Drink wine in the morning and tea at noon.” While some people may skip the wine, nobody passes up Vietnamese tea. ...

We knew B&R Guide Luca Pacchioni loved Puglia. But when we saw the pics he took on a trip last summer, his passion became even more apparent. ...

Just south of Danang, if you follow the famed China Beach to the small waterway town of Hoi An, you'll find the holy grail of Asian noodle dishes, mì Quảng. ...

Their origin remains a mystery, though we know one thing for sure: trulli provide Puglia with one of its most recognizable features. ...

Though they conceal a wearer's face, the masks of the Venetian Carnival reveal an entire spectrum of ...

In this ongoing series, we pose some essential questions and arm you with the answers of our regional experts to help you get in deep and up close on a tour of Vietnam. ...

The absolute favourite pasta dish of the Pugliese, orecchiette comes from the cucina povera tradition. ...

During its early history, Puglia, in Italy’s southeast (if Italy is a boot, Puglia is the heel) was highly sought-after. ...

While expanding your palate is a worthwhile endeavour in its own right, it’s made all the more rewarding when you have a sense of the history behind the bottle. In our Vines 101 series, we pull back the curtain on some of our favourite wine regions in the world and explore their oenological ...

Between fresh groves of olive, almond and citrus and fruits of the sea, Puglia offers healthy and delicious regional ...