Travel Articles: Asia

Wildlife may not the first thing that comes to mind for visitors to Cambodia. However, isolated pockets of the country's forest offer some of the best opportunities for wildlife spotting in all of Southeast Asia! It is even home to a number of endangered species, including the tiger, Asian elephant, sun bear, & gibbon.

You've booked a trip to Borneo...now what? Our FAQ article answers some of the most commonly asked traveler questions. From what kind of weather to expect to what the food is like, it will hopefully help you better prepare for your adventures!

You have booked a trip to Cambodia...now what? Our FAQ article answers many of the most commonly asked traveler questions. From packing suggestions to what the food is like, this can give you an idea of what to expect during your visit. Hopefully, this helps travelers be better prepared for the adventure that awaits!

You have booked a trip to China. Now what? Getting ready for such an adventurous trip can definitely result in some uncertainty! This FAQ answers many of the commonly asked traveler questions. From what kind of foods to expect to packing suggestions, this will hopefully help you get better prepared for your China trip.

Planning a trip to Laos is sure to result in some questions. Our FAQ answers some of the most common ones asked by our travelers. From packing suggestions to what type of currency is used, this guide will hopefully help you be better prepared for your journey to Laos!

Planning your Thailand trip is sure to result in questions. Our FAQ article answers some of the things most commonly asked by our travelers. From what type of currency is used to what the food is like, we give you some of the vital details to know before your journey. Hopefully, this helps you better prepare for the adventures ahead!

Planning your trip to Vietnam is sure to result in a few questions. Our FAQ article answers some of the things most commonly asked by our travelers. From what currency is used to what to expect the food to be like, we give you the vital details before your journey. Hopefully, this better prepares you for the adventures that await!

When is the right time for your trip to Laos? This country does have distinct rainy and dry seasons, which can determine when you decide to travel. Depending on what you want to see and do during your trip, the weather is definitely something to consider. Learn more about what to expect so you can begin planning your trip!

Cambodia has a tropical climate and is one of the few Southeast Asia countries that boasts a fairly consistent climate making it a year-round destination for travel. The best time to travel to Cambodia is in the wet season between June and early September or in the dry, cool season between November and February, depending on what your goals are while abroad.

Thai cuisine is sure to be a highlight of your trip. With a mix of salty, sweet, tangy, bitter, spicy, and sour, each bite explodes with deliciousness! By eating throughout Thailand, travelers can experience the local flavor of distinct regions and unique cultures. This is only a brief description of some of the dishes travelers can expect to sample.

After 15 years of planning trips across the globe, Adventure Life is celebrating our newest addition - CHINA! To celebrate this exciting destination, episodes 1 & 2 of the BBC series WILD CHINA will be shown for FREE in our hometown of Missoula. This series reveals little-known natural treasures and secret wildlife havens of China's …

Small ship cruising has often been characterized by rugged, expedition-style vessels. Operators have recognized their ability to offer creature comforts and luxury while still providing the same adventures as expedition trips. Discover how you can have the best of both worlds on a luxury small ship cruise!

AMAWaterways was recently awarded the Luxury Travel Advisor Award of Excellence for "Best River Cruise Company." As a partner of AMAWaterways, we are thrilled for the recognition of this great company!

Operating ships such as the AmaLyra, AmaPrima, AmaKatarina, AmaDolce, AmaBella, AmaLotus, and AmaVida, among other luxury vessels, …

A while back, the CN Traveler guide listed a number of our cruises as some of their top destinations, and with great reason! Here are the cruises they featured from each corner of the globe.

A 12 day, 2,000 mile race in a auto rickshaw across India with absolutely no support besides a starting and ending point – why would anyone do this? We did it in order to bring more visibility to the clean water crisis in the world. With the help of partners like Adventure Life, we were able to raise $16,000 for charity: water in essence …

Many people dream of visiting India to see the Taj Mahal, roam the bustling cities of Bombay and Mumbai, try out the spicy curries, get lost in the colorful markets, and experience the spiritual side of this country bursting with 1.3 billion people. I had the opportunity to do just that upon my first visit to India in 2007. However on my 2nd …

This is it. My first trip abroad.

I had just finished my first fire season and did quite well financially. I didn't know where to go or what to do, so my sister (who had been to Thailand the year before) told me I should spend my newly made cash on travel. I had no idea what any of it entailed, but it sounded good to me. Since I was young, …

Well, to start, we flew into Hanoi which I don’t know why I thought I was still in the tropics but was rudely exposed to cold weather. The whole northern part of Vietnam was cold, and I should have known this. But at the time I was living in Malaysia and wasn't really keeping a stockpile of coats or long underwear, as I did in Montana. …

From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we ventured on yet another everlasting bus ride to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Siem Reap held a single purpose for us, as it does many. Angkor Wat. After agreeing to the four-day tour, we learned this city has so much more to offer than just this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Known for its economic insurgency of …

Itinerary:

Kulala Lumpor, Malayasia to Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi to Cat Ba and surrounding islands

Cat Ba South by bus to Hoi An

Hoi An South to Ho Chi Min City

Ho Chi Min City to Siem Reap, Cambodia

(still traveling by bus mind you..)

Siem Reap to Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi to Phuket

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur, …

When I began the process of applying to study abroad in 2013, I had no idea that it would take as long as it did. Researching schools, meeting weekly with professors, heads of departments, and advisers, filling out multiple applications, interviews, and alas, costs. Picking the correct schools was tedious. I was a self-sufficient student, so I had …

I’ve mentioned in previous travel stories about taking along the family. My very first time abroad I spent the first two weeks with my sister and mother. Having never been abroad before, my eyes were opened next to theirs to the excitement and breath of fresh air SE Asia provides. I leaned heavily on their excitement too. Since that trip, …

Before COVID hit I was making my way through the travel industry like a giddy child. Spending day after day talking about these incredible adventures with travelers such as yourself- what a dream! Then, I had the opportunity to not only make my own adventure abroad but actually live in it! During the 11-months leading up to COVID I lived and …

It took a little doing but we managed to squeeze in a side trip to Siem Reap at the end of our trip. Angkor Wat gets all the love, but the temple complexes in this region are vast and varied.

Of course Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are the most well-known. They've also been the best excavated and maintained, so, despite thousands of tourists …