Discover Bangkok: Thailand’s City of Contrasts Bangkok in Thailand is a city that never fails to surprise. Known as the “City of Angels,” Thailand’s capital is a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, where golden temples sit alongside futuristic skyscrapers, and bustling street markets thrive just steps away from luxury shopping malls. Whether you’re visiting for a short stopover or planning a longer stay, Bangkok offers an unforgettable experience for every type of traveller. Temples & Traditions No trip to Bangkok is complete without exploring its dazzling temples. The  Grand Palace  and  Wat Phra Kaew  (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) are must-sees, showcasing Thailand’s rich history and intricate craftsmanship. Nearby,  Wat Pho  is home to the famous Reclining Buddha and is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. For a riverside experience, take a boat across the Chao Phraya River to  Wat Arun , the Temple of Dawn, which glitters beau...

Japan is a simply amazing destination and a visit to Hiroshima is a must. For most people the city of Hiroshima is synonymous with one thing - the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb, however today Hiroshima is a modern, friendly city, with the Peace Memorial Park being a constant reminder of what happened here. A highlight in the area is nearby Miyajima which is one of Japan’s primary sites with it’s beautiful shrine gate seeming to float on the water. It a short train ride and boat trip and a must go see.  What to do in Hiroshima In central Hiroshima there is the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park and the sites close by are the main draw here - allow yourself a time to take in this area of the city, as its very moving. There is also an excellent museum and the eerie Atomic Bomb Dome close by. The island of Miyajima with the Itsukushima Jinja Temple and its iconic ‘floating’ torii gate is one of our top sights in Western Honshu, and a half day trip from the cit...

Bangkok, Siem Reap and Hua Hin  A superb three-centre itinerary combining cities, history and relaxation, taking in vibrant Bangkok, the incredible Temples of Angkor in Cambodia, and relaxing Hua Hin to finish. This is one of our favourite holidays at Escape Worldwide. Mark has been to all three destinations to feel free to give him a call! ITINERARY Day 1 - UK to Bangkok Fly from Heathrow to Bangkok, arriving the following day. Departures from other UK airports are also available, please ask for details. Day 2 - Bangkok On arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, the handily located Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 for a three night stay. Our holidays to Thailand are extremely flexible so if you’d prefer a shorter or longer stay just ask! Days 3-4 - Bangkok Spend the next few days exploring chaotic Bangkok . Check out the temples, markets, restaurants and nightlife of this wonderful city. Day 5 - Bangkok to Siem Reap Transfer back to ...

This month we're celebrating our 10th birthday at Escape Worldwide , and looking back at 10 years of globetrotting in the name of bringing you great holidays - at least that's our excuse! We're having a look at our personal top 10 favourite travel experiences of the last 10 years. Mark goes temple spotting in Cambodia ..... "The first time I really heard about Angkor Wat was 20 years ago, when I was backpacking around Thailand and made it to a temple that once stood on the edge of the Khmer empire, on what is now the border between Thailand and Cambodia - Khao Phra Viharn. This out of the way temple was in a sorry state and was around 100 miles from Angkor Wat itself, but it really gave a sense of how mighty the Khmer empire was in its heyday, and how magnificent Angkor would have been. I started finding out more about the Temples of Angkor, but it took me another 14 years to actually make it there! Bas reliefs at Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is just...