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Laos · NGOs
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife NGO
A small NGO outside of Vientiane, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating endangered animals.
Responsible Travel
Bridging Worlds: How Social Cycles Combines Travel and Charity
Combining the mission of supporting local NGOs and the joy of travel. The mechanics…
Vietnam · NGOs
Hope Box Vietnam NGO
HopeBox came from the simple idea and mission of helping Vietnamese women who have…
Laos · NGOs
Lone Buffalo Laos NGO
Extremely rural local NGO focusing on education, business acumen, sports and media.
Laos · Essential Travel Info
The best cycling route from Vientiane to Luang Prabang Laos
All our routes revealed, and available for you to copy via ride with GPS.
Essential Travel Info
Risk free travel in a post Covid world
Social Cycles is Ready to Ride! Risk Free Post Covid Travel 2022 is here…
Vietnam · Essential Travel Info
10 Things You’ll Experience on a Social Cycles Holiday in Vietnam
Get an insight into what you can look forward to, on one of our…
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Short term volunteering opportunities abroad
Many people want to 'help', but where do you start? It might be easier…
Inspiration
Mental health benefits of cycling
Several studies have found that the combination of exercise and exposure to the outdoors…
Inspiration
The unexpected transformations of a cycling holiday
Guest travel writer Jo from 'You Choose the Way' shares some insight into what…
Laos · Essential Travel Info
Best cycling routes in Northern Laos
All our routes revealed, and available for you to copy via ride with GPS,…
Mongolia · Essential Travel Info
Best Things to Do in Mongolia
Get inspired by these great tips on what to do and see when in…
Responsible Travel
Balancing passion, purpose and profit in small business
Want to know how to start your own social enterprise? Are you determined to…
Vietnam · Essential Travel Info
Best cycling routes in Vietnam’s south
All our routes revealed, and available for you to copy via ride with GPS.
Essential Travel Info
Independent Cycle Travel vs Small Group Cycling Tours
Which one is right for you? After having extensive experience in both forms of…
Cambodia · Essential Travel Info
Why solo travellers love Cambodian cycling tours
Cambodia is a great place to travel solo- from general safety, to getting around,…
Laos · City Guides
Top things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
The UNESCO Heritage Listed city of Luang Prabang should be on everybody’s bucket list.…
Cambodia · NGOs
Chumkriel Language School NGO Cambodia
Local NGO in Kampot Cambodia, focusing on education.
Essential Travel Info
Top 5 countries to cycle in South East Asia
Looking for a cycling holiday in South East Asia but not sure where to…
Vietnam · City Guides
Top Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Get inspired by these great tips on how to spend your time in the…
Vietnam · NGOs
Mekong Plus NGO in Vietnam
A snapshot into the wonderful world of Mekong Plus NGO in Vietnam. Learn about…
Vietnam · City Guides
Top things to do in Hanoi Vietnam
Our list of the very best things to do in Hanoi! From where to…
Vietnam · City Guides
Top things to do in Can Tho Vietnam
Can Tho. The largest city South of HCMC. Think floating markets, cacao plantations and…
Cambodia · NGOs
Friends International NGO- Cambodia
A super brief introduction and snapshot to the wonderful programs within Friends International and…
Cambodia · Inspiration
Cycling Cambodia and Vietnam in Pictures- July 2019 Tour
CAMBODIA TO VIETNAM JULY 2019 44 Photos That Capture The Ride If you want…
Cambodia · Inspiration
Cycling Cambodia and Vietnam in Pictures- August 2019 Tour
CAMBODIA TO VIETNAM AUGUST 2019 23 Photos That Capture The Ride If you want…
Cambodia · NGOs
This Life Cambodia NGO
TLC listens to Cambodian children, families and communities, working collaboratively and creatively alongside them…
Cambodia · City Guides
Top things to do in Siem Reap
Quick tips for where to get the best coffee, vocational training restaurants, places to…
Cambodia · City Guides
Top things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia's capital is fast becoming its own destination, far beyond the big ticket items.
Cambodia · City Guides
Top things to do in Battambang Cambodia
Battambang has great cafes, art studios and the quirkiest of shops. this is a…
Cambodia · City Guides
Top things to do in Kampot Cambodia
Kampot City Guide: Top things to do Stroll through the sleepy, colonial old town…
Mongolia · Inspiration
Mongolia May 2019
MONGOLIA MAY 2019 in 38 stunning pictures If you want to know what it’s…
Mongolia · City Guides
Things to do in Ulaanbaatar
Got a couple of days up your sleeve in Ulaanbaatar and looking for a…
Responsible Travel
The Social Cycles Story: How it all started
“How on earth did you get the idea to be doing this?” Well....
Laos · NGOs
Jan 2018: Laos & QLA
Unexploded Bombs in Laos: Jan 2018 In January of 2018, Social Cycles ran it’s…
Cambodia · NGOs
Jan 2017: Life Beyond Bars Cambodia
Life Beyond Bars Cambodia Jan 2017 This Life Cambodia are a highlight of the…
Cambodia · NGOs
Nov 2017: Sustainable Cambodia & Water
Water Project Cambodia Nov 2017 In November 2017, the Social Cycles team cycled from…
Essential Travel Info
11 FAQ’s about cycling on Social Cycles guided tours
Tempted to sign up to a cycle adventure but have a few reservations and…
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How not to support orphans
There are many orphanages across places like Cambodia that are run as a business.…
Responsible Travel
What’s wrong with giving money to poor children?
It could make all the difference. And you want to make a difference... But…
Responsible Travel
The ethical evolution of voluntourism
Should you volunteer whilst on holiday? For many years, tourists from more developed countries…
Cambodia · Inspiration
“You don’t know what you don’t know”
Bec, guest author and recent participant from the January tour, gives a reflection on…
Cambodia · NGOs
Grace House & the Social Cycles Nov 2015 team
We first met Bridget and Alan in October of 2014 while conducting research for the…
Cambodia · NGOs
The Water Cycle Project- The Trailblazers Foundation
We have bought ten Bio-Sand water filters for ten families in one of the…
Cambodia · NGOs
The Prevention of Child Trafficking Project – SSF Foundation
Put a post on Facebook with a picture of a small child and you…
Cambodia · NGOs
The Breakfast Garden Project- Sustainable Cambodia
We knew we would find so many worthy causes here in Cambodia we just…