But visas are just the beginning, history tells us that we need to work hard in order to keep tourists coming back By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia The relief was palpable on social media travel pages in Vietnam this past week after the National Assembly approved a government proposal to extend the validity […]
Vietnam tourist visa requirements are about to make travel to Vietnam easier Read More »
Cambodia has changed a lot since I visited as an energetic backpacker 20 years ago, but what I soon find is that not all change is good By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia Recently I spent a week in Cambodia where I visited the tropical southern island of Koh Rong, the laid-back town of
Visiting Cambodia in 2023? Here’s what you need to know before you go Read More »
Need someone to design a luxurious resort in the most inaccessible location on the planet? Then Bill Bensley is your man By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia In this podcast episode, I interview the incomparable Bill Bensley who’s brought to life more than 200 hotels and resorts in over 30 countries, including five amazing
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A guided tour at the InterContinental Danang offers a chance to catch a glimpse of one of the rarest primates in the world By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia This probably sounds a little daft, but I’ve come to a luxury five-star resort in Vietnam to see monkeys. But not just any old monkeys.
Building bridges for the long-term survival of a rare monkey in central Vietnam Read More »