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Local Life Presentation July 2015
Our Portfolio Local Life 2015
Thailand - Bangkok • Bangkok Street Eats by Tuk Tuk. • Bangkok Dessert Island by Bike • Bangrak Cultural Foodie Walk • Taste of Chinatown
Phuket • Phuket Street Eats • Sino Heritage Walk
Thailand Chiangmai • Lanna Bike & Boat • Chiang Mai Street Eats • Chiang Mai Rickshaw Explorer
Samui • Samui Street Eats
Local Life: Thailand Bangkok Street Eats by Tuk Tuk Discover Bangkok’s vibrant lifestyle on an evening tuk tuk ride and street food excursion. Enjoy a thrilling ride through the city’s lively night streets, stopping along the way to visit bustling night markets, sample fresh fruit and local delicacies, and explore some of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks beautifully illuminated after dark. ● Discover Bangkok by Tuk-Tuk with a guide ● Enjoy a selection of dishes from famous street food stalls around the city ● Visit the Bangkok’s old quarter and the see the splendour Wat Pho after dark ● Relax with a calming view of Wat Arun and Chao Phraya River ● Explore Bangkok’s bright and bustling flower & vegetable markets 4
Local Life: Thailand Bangkok Dessert Island by Bike Escape the frenetic urban hub of Bangkok on this unique excursion to the historic manmade island of Koh Kret. Explore the island by bicycle and by boat on a journey sampling local flavours and culture well off of the tourist track. ● Get away from the busy city by joining the public boat to discover the fascinating scenery along the main river ● Escape to hidden peace island in Chao Praya River with natural trail for relaxation and taste Thai Food ● A good experience to bicycle around the island to see the real local life and culture ● Challenge yourself for a short snap to make your own design limited edition “Pottery” ● See Thai Sweet Dessert making and try to make on your own dessert and taste 8
Local Life: Thailand Bangkok Taste of Chinatown For centuries, Chinese immigrants to Thailand have made Yaowarat Road their home. Discover the rich history behind Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown neighbourhoods, and get a taste of this history for yourself on a morning tour sampling mouth-watering Thai-Chinese foods. Sample hot congee, moon cake, herbal drinks and more; and discover traditional local stops and must-see historic sites and temples along the way. ● Opportunity to try authentic Thai food in a traditional neighborhood ● A change of pace from frantic, modern Bangkok ● Diverse mix of cultures and cuisines from all over Thailand ● Family run restaurants with recipes handed down from generation to generation ● Side streets and local markets for an off-thebeaten-track experience
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Local Life: Thailand Bangrak Cultural Foodie Walk Journey through Bangkok’s fascinating history on a guided wander along colourful soi, or side streets, to the city’s most charming hidden gems. Discover how local Bangkokians lived decades ago in the Bangrak area that still pulses with heritage and history. Sample tasty family recipes, meander through quiet residential blocks and explore a unique side of local life in Bangkok. ● Explore Yaowarat Road, the riverside district where Chinese immigrants settled ● Witness the fusion of cultures as traditions are maintained in modern Bangkok ● Try many Chinese-Thai fusion dishes; daily fare for locals ● Visit the famous Golden Buddha and Wat Traimit museum ● Traditional rituals such as traditional tea house 16
Local Life: Thailand Chiang Mai Lanna Bike and Boat Cycle through the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam and sail down the majestic Ping River on this exciting half-day tour of Chiang Mai. Explore ancient heritage, local lifestyles and the charm of Chiang Mai's hidden historical gems among the city's most beautiful scenery. ● Cycle to old ruins in Wat Pu Pia, a settlement before Chiang Mai itself ● Cycle through rice paddies and local village houses ● See rural Thai life first hand ● Enjoy a boat trip down the River Ping ● Take in riverbank life in comfort
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Local Life: Thailand Chiang Mai Street Eats Get a taste of northern Thailand’s unique flavour on an evening journey blending culture and culinary discovery. Set off to discover the city's lesser-explored historic landmarks while experiencing the flurry of local culture and colour among them under the cover of night. ● Fun & Full walking Tour ● Follow Taste - famous delicious food stall of the town you should not miss ● See another side of Chiang Mai at night time ● Local truck riding ● Chic spot for drink and chill by the river
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Local Life: Thailand Chiang Mai Rickshaw Explorer Whiz your way through the charming streets of downtown Chiang Mai on one of the city's most iconic vehicles: the rickshaw. Visit the city's mustsee cultural landmarks, lesser-visited sights and out-of-the-ordinary hidden gems on a city highlights tour with a local twist. ● Rickshaw riding ● Visit to local restaurant to support women prisoners ● Visit a temple to see local handicraft brass ornament making ● Visit local market and fruit tasting
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Local Life: Thailand Phuket Sino Heritage Walk Explore Phuket's past life as a major trading port for merchants, when the island was lovingly called the "pearl of the Andaman". By foot, get an indepth and hands on look at the history of the island, and discover how the discovery of tin here would forever change Phuket and the people who call it home. ● Start the day just like a local with a visit to the wet market ● Hear the story of Phuket Town as you explore the quaint streets ● Watch in wonder as tea vendors prepare original Malay tea ● Walking to visit the old Post Office and Phuket’s first hotel built in 1929 ● Local blue bus back to your hotel 32
Local Life: Thailand Phuket Street Eats Get a taste of Phuket's best street snack gems on a culinary excursion to local foodie haunts famous with the locals. Meander through local markets dense with aromas of chili and garlic, sample Phuket's unique twist on the French macaroon and taste street delicacies so famous that they're worth the queue. ● ● ● ● ●
Beautiful hilltop view restaurant at night Local famous restaurants Chance to try to make Thai dessert Local market walking and eating Beautiful Historical Sino Portuguese buildings at Talang Road at night
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Local Life: Thailand Samui Street Eats Discover the unique tropical flavours of Koh Samui on an evening street eats excursion. Wander through the local's favourite culinary hubs for a taste of the area's best street treats, island delicacies and trendy beach bars with a local twist. ● See sunset over the water with island backdrops ● Visit local market and try Thai snacks and street food ● Relax at the beach bar with a glass of local beer or cocktail
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Hanoi • Hidden Hanoi • Hanoi Street Eats
Saigon • Saigon Local life • Saigon Street Eats • Cu Chi By River • Le Jerai Mekong Tour
Vietnam
Sapa • Bac Ha Market
Hoian • Charming Hoi An Walking Tour • Hoi An Countryside Cycling
Local Life: Vietnam Hidden Hanoi Walking Tour Discover the heart and soul of historic Hanoi on a walking tour to the city’s top sights and hidden destinations. Kick back on a cyclo and wander on foot to the central Citadel, Cua Bac Church, Quan Thanh Temple while taking time to explore the Old Quarter’s lesser known market streets and cultures along the way. Learn about the ancient history and modern charm of this bustling urban hub at a pace perfect for cultural discovery. • • • • •
See Hanoi by cyclo – a classic Hanoi transport option Visit West Lake – beautiful lake with 17km circumference but often missed Authentic local favourite lunch Lesser-known temples and side market streets. See the ‘real’ Old Quarter Hear the story of when John McCain was taken prisoner 45
Local Life Hanoi Street Eats With food stalls on every corner, Hanoi is famous for its street food cuisine. Set off on a whirlwind culinary adventure exploring the very best of Hanoi's famous street food and roadside eats. Meander through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter to find some of the city's best-loved and lesser-explored culinary hubs. • World class street food at every turn • Any foodie’s dream tour • Learn about food in Vietnamese culture • Visit a local bia hoi and try the preservative-free Bia Hanoi.
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Local Life: Vietnam Sapa Bac Ha Market Take a trip into the mountains for an in-depth discovery of its most colourful mountain market: Bac Ha. Mingle with a host of ethnic minority locals who converge here to swap goods and stories, and discover the charm and diversity of Sapa along the way. • Competitive price • Lunch at a local Tay family’s house – very tranquil area, avoid the crowd. • Convenient, easy to sell • Suitable for every client • Great value with market visit & local life experience
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Local Life: Vietnam Hidden Hoi An Walking Tour Head out for a cultural journey by foot discovering the hidden gems alongside the must-see highlights in one in-depth journey. Wander sleepy alleyways and streets brimming with history to discover the secrets behind Hoi An's Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese and Portuguese influence in the city. ● Visit the highlights of Hoi An’s ancient town ● Jinshang Tempe - dedicated to the goddess of the sea and protector of sailors ● Suitable for all clients with an interest in culture ● See the Japanese covered bridge ● Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the Thu Bon river
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Local Life: Vietnam Hoi An Countryside Cycling Hop on a bicycle for a picturesque half-day tour exploring the idyllic countryside surrounding Hoi An. Pass rows of serene rice paddy fields en route to Cam Thanh Village, a charming local community famous for thatched roof cottages and friendly locals. • • • • •
Competitive price for rural bicycle tour A way to interact with local culture Unique route gets away from tourist traps Try your hand at lantern making with a local craftsman Learn how to catch crabs in the traditional way
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Local Life: Vietnam Saigon Street Eats Head into the frenetic urban heart of Ho Chi Minh City for an in-depth culinary adventure in Vietnam's largest city! Track down local foodie haunts and sample Saigon residents' favourite treats while exploring the energy and excitement of the city centre. • Competitive price for full street food tour • Discover Saigon through its famous food • Walk through local alleyways and old apartments • Unique Vietnamese rice paper pizza • Turmeric pancake with shrimp and pork - banh xeo
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Local Life: Vietnam Saigon Streets of Chinatown Get far off of the tourist track with a unique walking excursion by foot through Ho Chi Minh City's Cho Lon District, or "big market". Sometimes referred to as Saigon's Chinatown district, explore the vivid and distinct charm of this little-explored corner of the city - and learn the local secrets behind one of the world's oldest and largest Chinatowns. • • • •
Competitive price Unique experience of daily life by cyclo See, smell, hear and taste the real Chinatown Interact with locals and taste fruits in the local market • End with lunch on a traditional rice barge (Until 19th August this will be replaced with a herbal tea experience and local lunch)
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Local Life: Vietnam Cu Chi Tunnels by River Travel by speedboat from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground city for Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Cruise along the Saigon River for a unique twist on the commute, and see what life is like on the banks of Ho Chi Minh City's biggest waterway. Explore the historic tunnels, learn the stories of the people who lived there, and visit a farm to taste an unusual local specialty - cricket! • Viet Cong tunnels and underground villages • Travel by speedboat to avoid the crowds • Visit a local cricket farm en route back to HCMC • See real remains of the conflict including a US tank crippled by a landmine
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Local Life: Vietnam Le Jarai Mekong Travel into the heart of the Mekong Delta to explore the waterways on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. See small home-grown factories perched on the river banks, meander by boat through rivers and small creeks and explore the unique charm of delta life from the deck of a beautifully restored teak rice barge. • Visit the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam. • Cooking demonstration on board cruise ship. • Interact with local people in rural riverside workplaces • Small boat allows better access to small waterways • See communities whose life is dictated by the Mekong river.
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Laos
Luang Prabang • Luang Prabang Cultural Exploration
Local Life: Laos Luang Prabang Cultural Exploration Experience the daily life of a Luang Prabang local on this unique and in-depth full-day city excursion. Along a journey through temples, riverside communities and artisan villages, discover the charms of three distinctive cultures: the H'mong, Khmu and Loa Loum. Make your own H'mong flute, cook traditional dishes in a family home and chat with monks in a historic temple. Your journey supports the local economy and livelihoods in Luang Prabang. • Avoid Luang Prabang’s tourist traps • Suitable for all clients with an interest in culture • Interact with local life, through a local family and monks • Flute making with a local craftsman • Competitive price 82
Cambodia
Siem Reap • Cambodian Community Village Life
Local Life: Cambodia Cambodian Community Village Life Experience for yourself the rustic charm and warmth of rural Cambodian village life while supporting a proven model of responsible tourism. Visit a traditional countryside community outside of Siem Reap for a day of farming, fishing, This one-day tour allows you to see Cambodian village life while also supporting a proven model of responsible tourism. Highlights include riding an oxcart into a village, receiving a blessing at a local monastery and participating in fishing, farming or animal husbandry. This is feel good tourism at its best! • Explore the village by foot and local transport very low impact. • Enjoy a Khmer lunch prepared by villagers • Get a blessing from monks at a Buddhist temple • Interact with local life, families and monks • Directly fund the community
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Myanmar
Yangon • Rangoon by Rail • Dala Urban Discovery
Local Life: Myanmar Rangoon Ring Rail Experience the authentic local lifestyles in Yangon with a ride on the city's iconic public transportation, the Circle Train. Rub shoulders with local commuters and food vendors, wander through a local market and discover Yangon's infamous Insein Prison before sitting down for a cup of Burmese tea. • See a different side to the city • Local trainride • See the infamous prison where Aung Suu Kyi was incarcerated. • Great photo opportunities • Visit the local market and try Myanmar snacks
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Local Life: Myanmar Dala Urban Discovery Discover the rural township of Dala a quick ferry ride across the river where the weird and wonderful meet. Join the rush of the crowd as commuters jostle alongside vendors and women hawking an assortment of snacks from trays perched on their heads. Visit temples draped in pythons, statues of animals with bizarre monkey heads and Indian inspired pagodas and stupas. • • • • •
See a local township outside of Yangon Local ferry ride Snake temple Statue park Rickshaw ride along the waterfront
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China – Hong Kong – Indonesia – Malaysia - Singapore China • Shanghai French Concession Walk • Shanghai Dine like a Local • Gourmet Beijing: Ghost Street • Beijing Back Streets
Singapore • Singapore Taste of Chinatown • Local Flavours Walking Tour
Hong Kong • Backstreets of Hong Kong • Hong Kong Street Eats
Indonesia • Jamu Organic Remedy Workshop • Kuta Warung Hopping • Sanur Sunrise Cycling
Malaysia • KL Food Trail
Local Life: China Shanghai French Concession Walk Explore the inner-workings of Shanghai's most charming residential district, the French Concession, on a half-day journey by foot. Weave through narrow estate alleyways, mingle with locals in public parks while they practice Tai Chi and sample scrumptious egg tarts after a wander through a buzzing wet market. This is the perfect day-in-the-life of Shanghai's warm and unassuming locals in the city's most idyllic district. • An area of the French Concession not in guide books • Xiangyang Park busier and more local than the more famous Fuxing Park • Locals exercising (Tai Chi/Water Calligraphy/Dancing) • Shanghai food cooked in front of guests, including famous Xiaolong Bao 10 1
Local Life: China Shanghai Dine Like a Local Appease your rumbling stomach like the locals do on a nocturnal culinary tour into the heart of Pudong. Follow the lead of an expert local guide through the area's most-loved street food haunts, sampling locally famous delicacies along the way. Do it all while exploring the unique suburban charm of Shanghai's little-explored residential hub. • Visit a genuine residential area of Shanghai • Follow the lead of your guide toward a frantic local night market • See how the locals eat each night and where they live
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Local Life: China Gourmet Beijing: Ghost Street Uncover the secrets behind Beijing's not-so-spooky Ghost Street, one of the city's most vibrant and bustling street food enclaves. Meander through the stalls brimming with dumplings, barbeque and savoury desserts while digging into the area's funerary past. Along the way, get your fill of Beijing's very best eats between bouts of leisurely strolling. • Famous area for locals. Daunting to go here as a tourist as there is so little English • Lively area that gives the feel of the real Beijing • Imperial Deserts • Spicy Crayfish/Pulled Noodles/BBQ restaurant • Peking Duck – getting to see it being cooked
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Local Life: China Beijing Back Streets Uncover the bizarre and fascinating lifestyles of locals living deep within Beijing's dense residential blocks, or hutongs. Stroll through oddball commercial alleyways selling everything from vegetables to artificial legs, chat with locals in unique outdoor exercise parks and meet the man behind Beijing's high-stakes cricket fighting culture on an in-depth, endearing discovery of authentic Beijing life. • Visit Discover Beijing’s Old Snack shop and tasting • Picking up a cup of xuan nai - a traditional fermented milk • Follow stroll further onward to the family home of the “Cricket Master” • Visit Back Lakes district to see local fishing, swimming and exercising 11 3
Local Life: Hong Kong Backstreets of Hong Kong Experience another side of Asia's vibrant metropolis on a half-day urban excursion into the local heart of Hong Kong. Try your hand at the strange local tradition of "villain-hitting", visit a historic fishing village and square up for a game of mahjong with a local family on the ultimate city tour with a twist. • Experience the tradition of Da Sui Yan or ‘villain hitting’ • Ride on the oldest trams in Hong Kong • Visit Shau Kei Wan to see a authentic local market • See the contrast of old and new HK at Main Street East and Shing Wong Temple • Visit an old public house and learn to play Mahjong 11 7
Local Life: Hong Kong Hong Kong Street Eats Sink your teeth into Hong Kong's enchanting local cuisine on a whirlwind street food tour. Hop between local favourite food locales and famously tasty eateries while connecting the dots on board the city's iconic public transportation. • Visit Wan Chai market where locals do their daily shopping • Grade one historical ‘declared monument’ - the Blue House • Enjoy typical Hong Kong dish ‘clay pot rice • Egg waffles and milk tea by the street side • ‘Dai Pai dong’ pop up stalls for an authentic local food experience
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Local Life: Singapore Singapore Taste of Chinatown Delve into the vibrant local culture of Singapore's most famous ethnic enclave, Chinatown. Set off on a guided journey by foot to discover historic architecture in what was once the city's seediest area for opium dens, stop by the neighbourhood's best street food stalls and meet a master calligrapher on this charming, in-depth cultural excursion. • Try many different sorts of food • Experience the hustle and bustle of authentic hawker centres • Meet a master calligrapher and see his art • Sizzling street atmosphere • Learn the story of the ‘wife cake’
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Local Life: Singapore Singapore Local Flavours Walking Tour Discover the diversity of Singapore with a journey into two very different, yet equally colourful ethnic enclaves not far from city centre. Set off to discover the charms and icons of Singapore's bustling Chinatown district and vivid Little India in an illuminating journey by foot.
• Compare and contrast Singapore’s different cultures • Explore the nooks and crannies of Chinatown and Little India • Watch local favourites like kaya toast, tea and roti prata being made • Meet with a lady who runs a tailor shop and also makes hindu garlands • Markets, public transport and food stalls – a real Singapore local experience 12 9
Local Life: Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Food Trail Dig into the streetside cuisine that Malaysia is famous for on this half-day city expedition to Kuala Lumpur's best foodie haunts. Get a taste of the classics like chicken rice and chee cheong fun on a guided walk through Chinatown, the city's culinary hub. • Feast on delicious local specialties such as hokkien mee, beef noodles, chee cheong fun… • Surround yourself with locals engaging in hectic bargaining for merchandises spread along the street • Learning about Chinese culture along the way.
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Local Life: Indonesia Jamu Organic Remedy Workshop Get a hands-on look at how the Indonesian traditional medicine of Jamu is made in an in-depth workshop with a local expert. Explore the plants, vegetables and herbs grown in the village of Sigaran, and learn how each is an important ingredient in Jamu - before rolling up your sleeves to create your own body scrub, mask and oil. • Taste traditional Indonesian Jamu • Learn how to make tradition Indonesia herbal remedies • Having lunch in a unique setting - a recycled shipping container • Short walk through organic herbal farm, pick your own herbs along the way • Learn how to make natural Body Scrub, Body Mask and Body Oil 13 7
Local Life: Indonesia Kuta Warung Hopping Discover a side of Kuta hidden in plain site with a guided tour into the area's warungs - tiny familyowned businesses that play an essential role in the lives of local Balinese. Wander along residential back alleys, pick up tasty local treats and discover the heart of Kuta through the eyes of the locals that call it home. • Watch the sunset on Kuta Beach - one of the best place for a view of sunset in Bali • Enjoy the taste of refreshing young coconut on the beach • Mingle with the local surfers • Tasting local street food • Visit Ground Zero – Bali bomb memorial
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Local Life: Indonesia Sanur Sunrise Cycling Explore the very best of Sanur in the early morning on a sunrise cycling adventure through bustling morning markets, temples and beachside locales. Along the way, discover the little-known places where local Balinese pray, shop and mingle while the rest of the island sleeps. • The best place for a view of sunrise and enjoy the view of Mt. Rinjani (Lombok) from Sanur beach (weather permitting) • Enjoy the traditional Indonesian breakfast in local markets • Learn about traditional Balinese beliefs and the reasons for praying three times a day • Cycle in and around the Mangroves • Observe the daily life routine activities of locals
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