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Just 60 kilometers away from Kanchanaburi town in Central Thailand, this bucolic resort set in large private grounds offers 56 luxuriously appointed and fully air-conditioned chalets and traditional Thai thatched cottages on the banks of the Kwai Noi River. The resort is an ideal base to explore the rugged natural beauty of Kanchanaburi and staff […]

Only an hour’s drive north of Chiang Mai, this award-winning eco-lodge is a sanctuary for the fascinating Lisu tribal group and features 24 comfortable rooms in traditional hilltribe pavilions with thatched roofs, bamboo walls and floor mats. Members of the Lisu staff the rustic lodge and the project has helped the community retain its cultural […]

Along the borders of Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and China, there are dozens of mountain-dwelling semi-nomadic people collectively known as ‘hilltribes’. Although they do share an elevated lifestyle, these colorful communities actually represent a diverse myriad of languages, cultures and belief systems.
The Akha, one complex hilltribe group in the region, are closely related to the […]

Imagine walking through a 180 million year old rainforest, the morning filled with the sound of gibbons calling across the canopy above. You reach a clearing and your guide tells you to be quiet and look to the sky. There you see a hornbill flying low as it searches for food in the jungle below. […]

The island paradise of Koh Yao is a laid-back wonderland teeming with indigenous plant and animal life and remains one of Thailand’s last unspoilt destinations. The Koyao Island Resort is one of the only boutique properties on the island and offers 15 luxurious and tastefully appointed Thai-style villas, each set in private tropical gardens facing […]

Few regional cuisines can boast the diversity of tastes, colors and aromas of Southeast Asia. From pungent seeds to aromatic bark, a unique host of indigenous plants provide flavor for many of the region’s distinctive dishes.
Lemongrass, for example, a tall tropical grass found throughout Southeast Asia, has a distinctive tangy taste and countless regional dishes […]

Every year more and more savvy golfers are swinging by the balmy shores of Thailand for memorable games on some of the world’s finest fairways. Currently boasting over 200 courses, Thailand’s tropical climate, low green fees and highly-trained, service-oriented caddies attract the lion’s share of the region’s golf tourists and was recently voted the Best […]

With their stunning national parks, exciting wildlife and elephant escapades, the tropical nations of Thailand and Laos are excellent destinations for fun-filled, family-friendly adventures. Exotissimo has a range of educational, exciting and exotic tours to ensure everyone in the family has the time of their lives.
Home to the famous River Kwai Bridge, the Thai province […]

One of the most striking aspects of a trip to Southeast Asia is the welcoming attitude to children. The smiles and indulgent reception given to pint-sized visitors is wonderful, and travelers to the region can expect to be treated better with kids, than without!
The sincere respect for the family unit inherent in many Asian cultures […]

Spread over 60 acres of peaceful, natural landscapes including serene paddy fields and exotic plantations in the north of Thailand, each of the 144 rooms at this 5-star hotel are luxuriously appointed with all the conveniences and comforts you would expect. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness centre and the hotel’s renowned […]