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Frenetic, fun and fascinating – Southeast Asia is a force to be reckoned with!

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For first-time or solo travellers, it can be a touch overwhelming and that’s why joining a small group tour is a great idea. Exploring with  Travel Counsellors allows you to see the local side of Southeast Asia, enjoy a hassle-free adventure and experience a perfectly balanced itinerary along with unbeatable value for money.

Throughout the month of November, Travel Counsellors are offering 10-30% OFF all their holidays in Southeast Asia. So, if you’re wanting to travel, here’s a handful of spots to consider.

For the active adventurers

Better known for its beautiful beaches, Thailand is an unexpected active traveller’s paradise. Whether you are keen to kayak down the infamous River Kwai, surrounded by lush forest and astonishing mountain vistas. Want to see a different side to bustling Chiang Mai with a few days spent cycling through local neighbourhoods and getting a window into everyday life. Or, set hearts pumping on a 3-day trek through the enlightening hilltribe villages of the north – you can do it all!

For the foodie followers

Home to one of the freshest and most fragrant cuisines on the planet, Vietnam is a dream for anyone searching for a food-focused break. On a street food tour of Hanoi, you can discover the best spots in town to sample northern dishes like pho and bun cha. During a trip to Hoi An, why not visit a local herb garden and take part in a hands-on cooking class. And, in Ho Chi Minh City youo can tuck into a meal at KOTO café, an inspiring initiative offering hospitality training to disadvantaged teens.

For the culture cravers

A lengthy and at times devastating history has coloured the character of Cambodia. From the awe-inspiring Khmer ruins at the Angkor Wat temple complex, with their intricately carved facades. To the heart-breaking Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh. There’s a lot to be learned about this small Southeast Asian nation. Other captivating cultural activities include the floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake outside Siem Reap, enabling you to interact with locals who call this place home.  

For the wildlife wanderers

Hidden away in the steamy jungles of Malaysian Borneo live all manner of captivating creatures. You will love cruising down the Kinabatangan River in search of brightly-billed birds, pocketsize pygmy elephants and cleverly camouflaged crocs. They’ll relish their visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre for a rare opportunity to see these unique animals in action. And, th delight in dropping by the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to watch these gentle giants hanging around.

Call Gary on 0161 826 7430

Personal Travel Specialist at Travel Counsellors https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/gary.manners