Blog
Welcome to the Bamboo Travel blog where we post our latest news and travel ideas. Please use the filter below to find articles relevant to your interests, and please come back regularly to be kept abreast of the very latest developments in Asia.
22/05/2015
Borneo News
Malaysian Borneo is a great place to for a holiday between March and October, and is synonymous with abundant wildlife, pristine rainforest and idyllic tropical islands, but many visitors end up having little or no exposure to another of Borneo's unique draws - the indigenous tribal culture.
07/05/2015
General Articles, Family Travel
Here is our pick of the most popular cycling experiences in the countries we feature. These are not in any way strenuous and are suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and able to ride a bicycle.
23/04/2015
General Articles, Cambodia News
The right guide can make or break a trip. One of the reasons we pride ourselves on being able to continuously offer high-quality trips all over the Far East, is the fact that we always do our best to work with the very best guides in each country. We would therefore like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a few of our top-rated guides, beginning this month with Mr Sinath, one of our regulars in Cambodia.
16/04/2015
General Articles, Myanmar News
The legacy of British Burma can be found all over modern Myanmar. One notable hangover of colonial times is an extensive – if distinctly unmodernised - rail network. Here we run-down the most memorable journeys available.
25/03/2015
General Articles, Bamboo Team Travels, China News
I was apprehensive about taking a ride on the controversial Qinghai-Tibet Railway, but having read up on the subject, and pondered whether to go or not, I grasped my opportunity to “see for myself” and experience the highest train ride on earth.
19/03/2015
Bamboo Team Travels, Myanmar News
Sometimes it’s easy to get preoccupied by trying to get ‘off-the-beaten-track’ and visit places no-one else has been before. But Myanmar is one country where you don’t have to stray too far from the path to find an unforgettable experience.
11/03/2015
General Articles, Airline Updates
With all of our destinations at least a 10-hour flight away, it’s no surprise that many would consider an upgrade to a more comfortable long-haul experience. While Business class is out of reach for many, several airlines have incorporated Premium Economy cabins into their service.
26/02/2015
China News
China is a vast country. This fact can sometimes be lost on you as you fly from place to place. To truly grasp the enormity of this fascinating country, China really has to be seen by train.
20/02/2015
China News
China has some of the most varied and spectacular scenery in the world, and we would like to take you on a journey into this breath-taking and often overlooked aspect of this vast and diverse country.
19/02/2015
Myanmar News
Ever wanted to see Burma from the air? With a couple of high-end ballooning operators to choose from across a number of regions, this truly ‘once in a lifetime’ experience bears serious consideration.
11/02/2015
General Articles, Malaysia News, Taiwan News
The thought of driving your own hired car on a holiday in Asia does not cross many people's minds and whilst a private driver is certainly still the way to go in a lot of countries that we operate in, self-drive is a genuine option elsewhere. Some of the quieter rural parts of Taiwan, Malaysia and Japan are ideal for exploring independently in your own hired car.
02/02/2015
General Articles
We are delighted to announce that Bamboo Travel has won top spot in the ‘Best Tour Operator' category for the 2015 Wanderlust Magazine Travel Awards