Metta Voyage's Travel Blog

26 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

How Many Days Do You Need in Laos?

Seven to ten days suits a first trip to Laos. How long to spend in Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane and the south, with example routes.

26 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Laos e-Visa: How to Apply, Where It Works and When to Use a Visa on Arrival

The Lao e-visa is valid at only nine entry points, none on the Vietnam border. Rules, the official site, and which visa suits your route.

26 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Cambodia Visa for Tourists: e-Visa, Visa on Arrival and the e-Arrival Card

Cambodia's tourist e-visa costs US$30, but it is not accepted at the Mekong river border. Which visa fits your route, where each one works, and the e-Arrival card.

25 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Vietnam DMC for Travel Agencies: Net Rates, Groups and How We Work

How Metta Voyage works with travel agencies: net rates, 1 FOC per 16 paid rooms, 30% deposit, white-label documents, quotations in 24 hours and a 24/7 duty line in Vietnam,…

25 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Inle Lake Guide: Stilt Villages, Floating Gardens and Leg-Rowing Fishermen

A guide to Inle Lake in Myanmar: stilt villages, floating gardens, In Dein, rotating markets, how many nights to stay and the best season.

24 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Bagan Temples Guide: What to See and How Many Days to Plan

A guide to the temples of Bagan in Myanmar: Ananda, Shwezigon, Dhammayangyi, how many days to plan, the best season and temple etiquette.

23 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

Best Restaurants in Yangon, Myanmar: 2026 Update and Dishes to Try

Yangon restaurants we could confirm open in 2025–2026, long-time favourites to check before you go, seven Burmese dishes to try and where the city eats.

23 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

Vietnam Itinerary 14 Days: The Best of Vietnam From North to South (2026–2027)

Our day-by-day 14-day Vietnam itinerary from Hanoi and Sapa to Halong Bay, Hoi An and the Mekong Delta, with prices and tips.

22 Oct 2026 · 12 min read

Best Time To Visit Vietnam 2026–2027: Month-by-Month Guide

Updated 26 October 2026 for travel in 2026–2027. Quick answer For one trip from north to south, the best months are March–April and October–November, when most of the country is…

22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Top 8 Best Vietnam Luxury Holidays 2027

Updated 22 October 2026 for travel in 2026–2027. Vietnam has quietly become one of Asia’s most rewarding luxury destinations. In 2026 alone, international hotel brands opened new addresses in Hanoi,…

Asia travel journal · page 4

Plan your journey with us

Get Updates & More

Thoughtful thoughts to your inbox

Follow Us