Active Asia

Active Asia Active Asia - bringing Africa to Asia to explore the peaks, valleys, cultures and sites of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and Indonesia

Taking Africans to Asia - our way! Active Asia operates walking, bicycle and trekking trips throughout Asia. We specialise in offering both regular tourist attractions and unusual travel experiences in active ways. We are not adventure tour operators - we prefer to walk, bike or hike instead of drive, but we place an emphasis on good food, fine wine and cotton sheets with a high thread count. www.activeasia.co.za

We just couldn't resist going for a ride through Bagan, Myanmar.
11/10/2017

We just couldn't resist going for a ride through Bagan, Myanmar.

Upon arriving at the base of Mount Popa for our ascend up the 777 steps to the temple, we came across this beautiful Mac...
27/09/2017

Upon arriving at the base of Mount Popa for our ascend up the 777 steps to the temple, we came across this beautiful Macaque monkey having a nap after some serious mischievous behavior.

Traditional bamboo coracles are still widely used in Vietnam, often as far as a mile offshore. They serve as tenders on ...
20/09/2017

Traditional bamboo coracles are still widely used in Vietnam, often as far as a mile offshore. They serve as tenders on larger fishing boats or as stand-alone vessels in small fishing villages. Every child raised in a floating village can row almost before they can walk.

Enjoying tasting wine in Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar. The Red Mountain Estate is said to produce the best wines of the country,...
13/09/2017

Enjoying tasting wine in Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar. The Red Mountain Estate is said to produce the best wines of the country, if not the ONLY wines in the country. All 400,000 plants are imported from France and Spain, and the cool climate and soils allow the winemakers to produce wine in this unlikely location. Currently the vineyard produces Shiraz, Carignan, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouchet.

Even though we were holidaying, we couldn’t avoid pitching in to help with some complicated construction in a small vill...
06/09/2017

Even though we were holidaying, we couldn’t avoid pitching in to help with some complicated construction in a small village inland of Ngapali, Myanmar.

Fishing in Taungthaman Lake, near Mandalay. These days, fishermen play a dual role, that of fishermen and model as camer...
28/08/2017

Fishing in Taungthaman Lake, near Mandalay. These days, fishermen play a dual role, that of fishermen and model as camera-toting tourists line up along the lakeshore at sunrise to catch a shot of the old teak bridge that spans the lake

Our guests in Africa are often confused between a water buffalo and the Cape buffalo. Here are two photos to help you di...
23/08/2017

Our guests in Africa are often confused between a water buffalo and the Cape buffalo. Here are two photos to help you distinguish the difference for your future travels.

The first picture is of a young girl riding a water buffalo. These are docile animals, easily domesticated and used as beasts of burden in ASIA.

The second picture is of a Cape buffalo, found in AFRICA. At first glance or viewing one from a vehicle on safari, they may seem docile... However this is an animal whose temperament is not to be tested. Also known as Black Death, the Cape buffalo is said to have killed more big game hunters than any other animal in Africa.

The U Bein Bridge over Taungthaman Lake near Mandalay, Myanmar was built in 1850 and is believed to be the longest and o...
16/08/2017

The U Bein Bridge over Taungthaman Lake near Mandalay, Myanmar was built in 1850 and is believed to be the longest and oldest teakwood bridge in the world.

It’s Women’s month and today we honour the Hmong women of Asia. Hmong communities are strictly patriarchal and gender ro...
07/08/2017

It’s Women’s month and today we honour the Hmong women of Asia. Hmong communities are strictly patriarchal and gender roles are clearly defined and fiercely upheld. This differs vastly from western communities, emphasising how, through travel, we are able to appreciate and respect our differences

It’s been 50 years since the Cu Chi tunnels were used to house North Vietnamese soldiers, transport food and communicati...
02/08/2017

It’s been 50 years since the Cu Chi tunnels were used to house North Vietnamese soldiers, transport food and communications, and launch surprise attacks. This underground network comprised of 250km /155 miles of tunnels.
Below is a series of images showing how the entrances of the Cu Chi Tunnels were designed. The key was a tight fit, and well hidden from an enemy.

Dreaming of the tropics? The warm tropical waters and sheer sea cliffs of Thailand are a playground for surfing, snorkel...
26/07/2017

Dreaming of the tropics? The warm tropical waters and sheer sea cliffs of Thailand are a playground for surfing, snorkelling, diving, climbing or simply soaking up the sun.

Why not come and explore with us? www.activeasia.co.za

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