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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.

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Cheapest time to visit Asia
05/06/2020
General Articles
We like to think we know a thing or two about Asia and this blog attempts to tackle the question: When is the cheapest time of year to visit Asia?
Bespoke family holidays to Cambodia
04/06/2020
General Articles, Cambodia News, Family Travel
In this blog post we try and define the meaning of a tailormade holiday, outline the advantages of booking bespoke travel arrangements and address the question of price.
Summer Palace, Beijing
22/05/2020
General Articles, China News, Tibet News
While we are all looking ahead and dreaming of future travel plans, one of the most frequently asked questions at the moment is ‘should I still travel to China?’
Khajuraho Temple, India
18/05/2020
General Articles, India News, Wildlife and Conservation
We try and provide some inspiration for those contemplating a trip to India in the future.
Trekking in the Knuckles, Sri Lanka
19/11/2019
Bamboo Team Travels, Sri Lanka News
On a recent inspection trip to Sri Lanka, Ewen was lucky enough to spend a morning trekking in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Here is a brief recollection of his experience.
Traditional Indian dishes, India
15/04/2019
Food & Drink, India News
A trip to India is an opportunity to discover a world of cuisine beyond tikka masala and onion bhajis. India should be thought of more as a continent than a country, each region offering a markedly different culture, and thus cuisine.
Tiger in Tadoba National Park, India
12/03/2019
General Articles, India News, Wildlife and Conservation
India offers the best ‘big ticket’ wildlife viewing in Asia, and is arguably the best destination for big cats outside of Africa.
09/01/2019
General Articles, Nepal News, Bhutan News
The Himalayan lands are home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, and you don’t have to be a hardened trekker to enjoy these majestic mountain peaks.
Kayaking at El Nido
19/12/2018
General Articles, Family Travel
From placid lakes, mighty rivers and cerulean seas, Asia provides the perfect backdrop for a wonderful variety of water activities.
12/12/2018
Bamboo Team Travels, Indonesia News
In October we sent Robin to Sulawesi in eastern Indonesia, where he travelled the length of this fascinating island from Makassar to Manado.
Tuk tuk food tour Xian, China
14/11/2018
General Articles, Food & Drink
The humble tuk-tuk is being re-purposed to give travellers a taste of the local food scene in many Asian cities.
17/10/2018
General Articles, Cambodia News, Wildlife and Conservation
Cambodia is one of Asia’s emerging stars for cultural travellers, but the fact that it is one of Southeast Asia’s best destinations for bird watching (and wildlife) is often overlooked.