South East Asia videos

Royal barges

Thais were gathered on the river banks, waiting for something. But we couldn't find out what. ...

Temple festival

The fairs are so much fun! Everybody gets into the swing of things as they parade around the t...

Harangaol market

Every Friday villagers from around the lake sail to Haranggaol for the weekly market. After a day...

Pha That Luang

The Great Stupa in Vientiane is the most sacred monument in the country. It’s also believed to ...

Thailand parade

For Loi Krathong, the Thai place floating baskets in water. But first they had to get to the lake...

Laos river boat

From Luang Prabang, we took the slow boat to Huay Xai. It was two relaxed days of viewing life al...

Hypnotic

Staring at the ceiling while music from the neighbouring karoake bar slowly ‘serenaded’ us to...

Bus station

We were mobbed at the bus station in Bukkittingi, Indonesia. Everybody wanted to help us buy tick...

Chess in Sumatra

The ‘Kasparov’ chess computer was to be 'put to the test'. Chess masters were summoned to the...