Artistic & Cultural Journeys in Asia | EXO Travel Monthly Newsletter

Dear Partner, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."    -Thomas Merton And so does travel! By marrying art and travel together, we've created a range of tours that allow travellers to dig down deep into the cultural fabric of our destinations. Hands-on traditional crafts sessions, one-on-one training with skilled local artisans and visits to the galleries of acclaimed local artists: these are just some of the many ways that we reveal the magic of Asia to travellers through the lens of its art.  The resulting tours are equal parts experiential, informative and cultural, and are the perfect way for artistically or culturally-inclined travellers to Experience Our Asia.  Please read on to find out more about tours and EXO-related news or head to our website. VIETNAM LAOS JAPAN HANOI MORNING HIDEAWAY (half-day) Walk through the lesser-known parts Hanoi's Old Quarter and learn about the history of Hanoi through tales told by the guide. Get acquainted with local Hanoians and admire their love for Vietnam, its history and its culture. Discover the beauty of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments and get a feel for the city's rich and vibrant culture. UNVEILING ARTISTS OF LUANG PRABANG (half-day) For the culturally curious traveler, Luang Prabang offers endless options. Discover the former royal capital of Laos through the artists who live and work there. Visit the city's best galleries, browse through curated collections of antiques and see traditional tribal handicrafts from remote regions of Laos. TOKYO STREET PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR (half-day) Capture vibrant scenes of Tokyo's urban jungle on an expert-led photography excursion. Learn tips and hints on how to snap the best images and explore hidden corners of the city where photogenic gems await. Discover the many faces of the capital, walking away with a camera full of memories. VIEW TOUR VIEW TOUR VIEW TOUR THAILAND CAMBODIA INDONESIA BEST OF CHIANG RAI (4D/3N) Look past the temples of Chiang Rai to discover a corner of Thailand filled with eccentric art, vibrant hilltribe villages and lush mountains. Mingle with the bohemian crowd at a unique art space, cook lunch with an Akha family and enjoy spectacular views at every turn. SIEM REAP ADVENTURE (5D/4N) Start off with a visit to a local archeologist who will explain the history of Angkor Park and the nuances of Angkorian-period art. Then visit famous temples such as Angkor Wat, Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Ta Prohm. Partake in more culturally-rich activities by watching a performance by the Phare, the Cambodian Circus and observing the works of artists in Theam's House. ARTSY YOGYA (FULL DAY) Yogyakarta is considered the cradle of Javanese culture. For centuries the palaces and craftsmen were engaged in art, and more recently the city has evolved as one among the hotspots in the country for contemporary Indonesian art with representatives of the creative industries in Indonesia coming together in an eclectic art scene. VIEW TOUR VIEW TOUR VIEW TOUR EXO NEWS : EXO TURNS 25 EXO's 25th Anniversary — This month marked a very important milestone for us -we turned 25 years old! To mark the occassion and give thanks to all our dedicated staff who helped us reach this point, we threw an epic celebration in Phuket.  Here is a word from our EXO senior management directly to you:  Dear friends and valued partners, For the past 25 years, delivering new, exciting ways for travellers to Experience Our Asia has been our mission and our passion. Reflecting on this quarter-century journey, on behalf of everyone at EXO Travel, please accept our sincerest gratitude to you, our valued partner, for trusting and accompanying us along the way.  From the pioneering generation of original friends of Asia who have been with us since the beginning to new partners who we are just starting our journey with: thank you for your support of our vision to become one of Asia's leading DMCs. It is truly an honour for us all. We look forward to the chapters to come. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Please click on the banner above to view public holidays in each of our destinations for the month of JULY. Also, please take note of relevent emergency contacts should you need any assistance with clients on the ground during these times.    LET'S GET SOCIAL   Copyright © 2018 EXO Travel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive email updates from EXO Travel. Our mailing address is: EXO Travel 22F Smooth Life Tower, 44 North Sathorn Road Silom, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand Tel: +66 2 633 9060 | Fax: +66 2 633 9070 Unsubscribe from this list Update subscription preferences View this email in your browser