Thailand's cultural and social roots are firmly set in the countryside, in fact, when Mahatma Gandhi said of his home country "... the real India is in the villages". He could just as easily have been referring to Thailand, a country whose political and cultural birth was in the "million rice fields" of the ancient Lanna Thai Kingdom.

The Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus combines fun, acrobatics, juggling, contortion and humour while at the same time gives a helping hand to Cambodia's poor families.

Trekking in the jungles of Borneo is not for the faint hearted; it can be hot and sweaty work! However, the amazing wildlife, flora and people you will meet will make it one of the most unique and enjoyable experiences of your life. With its many National Parks, Borneo is a fantastic place to trek, experience nature and view some wildlife that is not seen anywhere else in the world.

For anyone keen to visit a contemporary, 21st Century Iban longhouse that does not pamper to tourism, Menyang Tais is a good example, and easily accessible to Kucing (Kuching), Sarawak's capital city.