Elena Nguyen

Wonderful Hotel. The free boat up and down the river was an awesome addition. Centrally located with a great breakfast.

Wellness Focused Hotel with great amenities. We worked out in the gym each morning, had a yummy breakfast on the veranda and then headed to the pool or beach. My husband did the paddle board fitness class and I got a massage on the beach. 10/10

Such a great day in the sun! We were able to snorkle both during the day and at night. The beaches were pristine and the water is warm. I typically get seasick, but didn't at all on this tour and the guides had medicine in case. At the end of the tour we saw the most incredible group of bats leaving a cave (I mean thousands) and then snorkled in the dark with bioluminescent plankton. Unforgettable!

Great Tour on our first day. The guide "O" was super informative and gave us a lot of information about the temples.

This was such a cool and authentic day. O, our guide, showed us local food and we tasted the most amazing Thai snacks at the market. The boat ride was relaxing and allowed us to see local thai culture up close.

We got so full on this tour! We had a blast trying out the different street foods and seeing the bustling night life.

Mark was great and we went to the most amazing bars! We went to a few different bars after and they were amazing. The bars Mark picked out were so fun, funky, and had delicious drinks (I even got mocktails and they were so yummy)

Plau did a great job on this tour. We were able to go up the trail at a quick pace and were happy she was leading the way and going at our pace.

The name of this excursion is not representative of what it is. The name says it's a walk but this is a legit hike. We were not properly prepared for what we were doing and therefore didn't have appropriate footwear. There is a lot of downhill walking as well so if someone in the group has any mobility issues - be prepared. The guide was great though and ensured we went slow and took many breaks. She also scores us some really good fresh strawberries and stopped at a coffee plantation to try some local coffee! We were pretty sore the next day but were in the land of inexpensive massages so were able to get some relief!

A bit high end corporate, but executed well. The pool was the best for jet lag -- swimming at dawn with the birds is a great way to start a trip! Layout of the hotel took a couple days to understand because of the multiple buildings, but great quality and service overall.

Possibly my favorite hotel in the world. The colonial feel with the modern updates create a great sense of place. Service, the pool, the breakfast and dinner by the pond were all memorable.

Food was fantastic -- the breakfast was always an event and even a light dinner was special. The modern design was not exactly Chiang Mai, but it was on the other side of the river and away from the traffic. The pool was nice and bedroom was large.

We had a great suite overlooking the lake. A great sense of old time French interiors and a nice roof deck.

The food and the pool were excellent. Breakfast was especially good and the special dinner event was fun.

A great sampling of Laotian cuisine mixed with some modern mixed drinks and emerging restaurant trends.

Interesting glimpse into Laos history and great for any student of culture and Buddhism.

This was out third time taking the vespa ride though Hanoi. Exhilarating and unique look at the city.

The experience of feeding the elephants and then walking through the jungle with them was totally worth it. The road to get there from LP was a disaster though -- slow and painful. Hopefully they can address this in the near future. Just be sure to get picked up on time to get there when the event starts.

The Monk Chat was life changing. We are advanced meditators and were able to get 1:1 time with the head monk for about an hour. The rest of the group went into an intro class in another room. The time and patience KayKay took with us was priceless.

This was the only disappointment of the trip. It was over touristed and the fish were not that interesting. There were so many people on the island that there was barely a bit of sand to sit on before we could go home. A long way to go in a jolting speedboat to end up with 10 other boats filled with people. They need to figure this out before they destroy such a beautiful spot. People and food were great, but they need to ramp back the number of boats allowed at one time.

A bit early to get up, but it was ideal to skip the long lines of tourists. Quiet and beautiful, it was lovely to have a guide to explain everything.

It was great to see all the crafts up close and try our hand at lacquerware. We bought a few small things to remind us of the trip

A bit far outside Chiang Mai at rush hour, but worth it once you get there. A lovely location to get educated about growing the ingredients, Thai food and culture. Cooking was fun and the food was delicious -- they have this one down.

The guided trip through all the historical sites was definitely worth it.

The food was fantastic and served in unique locations.

The insight and journey through the hidden parts of Bangkok was fascinating.

Waterfalls and lunch were epic

Great insider look at the back alleys of Hanoi. It was a great cultural experience and a fascinating walk.

A must do! We had a great day exploring the islands. Our guides made it very fun!

We really enjoyed our Thai massage and soaking in the hot springs.

A must do for a first time traveler to Thailand!

We loved this dinner cruise. Highly recommend for a romantic evening. The food was amazing!

We really enjoyed our time with the elephants. You will get wet if bathing the elephants in the water, but that was part of. the fun!

Amazing food and memorable dinner on the beach with a beautiful sunset. Couldn't have asked for more!

What a beautiful and unique hotel! The service was amazing, the food was beautiful and tasty and the staff so kind and accommodating. I will be recommending this hotel to everyone I know traveling to Siem Reap

This was a lovely and authentic experience as you were invited into the home of a family. The introduction of the culture and the food we made was amazing!

The Avani+ Riverside in Bangkok was a great location for those seeking a quieter experience in Bangkok (like us). It was right on the river and provided a free water taxi to three different stops close to Iconsiam Mall and public transportation. The room was comfortable -- we especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet, with just about any food you could want.

This resort was gorgeous! We had a pool villa that was just fantastic. The grounds were well maintained with lots of tropical flowers. It was right on the beach and had plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as on site. The Black Ginger restaurant was an amazing experience. We loved it!

We had THE BEST time at this class! We met four other tourists and learned how to cook four delicious Thai dishes (not the usual ones, like Pad Thai either). It was one of our favorite parts of the whole trip!

We happened to be here on the first night of the Chinese Vegetarian Festival, so there was a lot going on. Fun to watch the revelers!

We loved this experience! It was a private tour, and we enjoyed spending time out on the water cruising around the islands.

This was probably one of our favorite excursions. We loved taking it all in. The train ride to the railway market was such an adventure...the train gets so close to the people and vendor booths!

This spa was absolutely phenomenal. We were greeting with cool towels, and our room had a shower so that we could get cleaned up after a day of tours before our massage. Afterward, we had tea. Just lovely!

Definitely one of our favorite experiences of our trip! I loved that the elephants were able to live at this sanctuary undisturbed. These gentle creatures were rescued from tourist shows where they were sick or injured. We were able to feed them and learn all about their behavior.