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Gili Trawangan: Beautiful, But Not Quite Paradise Gili Trawangan: Beautiful, But Not Quite Paradise White sand, clear water and one fairly difficult thing to ignore We arrived on Gili Trawangan from Bali curious to see what all the fuss was about. And at first glance, it was easy to understand. […]
Bali Again: Back to Alam Indah and on to Alam Gili Bali Again: Back to Alam Indah and on to Alam Gili Apparently once was not enough Despite all my previous declarations about Bali, we went back. So much for never say never. It was early 2018 and we were […]
Indonesia 2018 Recently updated!
Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali Apparently even I can be persuaded to go to Bali I had always said I would never go to Bali. Never. Too many tourists, too much development and, quite frankly, far too […]
Bali Indonesia 2015 Recently updated!
Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey A Journey Through South East Asia Bangkok always holds a special place in our hearts, especially for its vibrant food scene. On this visit, we were eager to revisit Aquatini, our favorite riverside restaurant known for […]
Bangkok Thailand – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway A Journey Through South East Asia From Bangkok to Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, we experienced a rainy retreat, quirky hotel quirks, and stunning scenery. After two months of adventure, we look back […]
Ao Nang Beach Krabi Thailand – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia From quiet riverside towns to the bustling heart of tourist Cambodia We spent two nights in Kampong Cham at a reasonable hotel close to the Mekong River. There is no real reason to stay in Kampong Cham — it’s just a big, […]
Siem Reap Cambodia – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Overland Adventure: Champasak to Kampong Cham Overland Adventure: Champasak to Kampong Cham A chaotic but memorable journey from Laos to Cambodia I should probably begin by admitting that I actually like travelling overland by bus. Yes, they’re often hot, slow, and stingy with pee breaks, but they give you a […]
Stranded in Cambodian Border Town – Travel Stories Recently updated!
We Planned One Night in Champasak… and Stayed 10 Days We Planned One Night in Champasak… and Stayed 10 Days The Serene Charm of This Quiet Mekong Village Sometimes when travelling you arrive in a place that just feels right. For us, Champasak was one of those special places. This […]
Champasak Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Exploring Angkor Wat, Cambodia Exploring Angkor Wat, Cambodia A mesmerizing journey through ancient temples and living history Our journey to the ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia was a mesmerizing dive into a world of grandeur, history, and poignant storytelling. With an incredible guide and a skilled tuk-tuk driver leading […]
Exploring Angkor Wat Cambodia – Travel Stories
Vientiane to Champasak: Our Long Bus Journey Through Southern Laos Vientiane to Champasak: Our Long Bus Journey Through Southern Laos Slow buses, dusty roads, and one very special village Our journey from Vientiane all the way down to Champasak in southern Laos was a true overland adventure — a series […]
Vientiane to Champasak Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Vientiane Laos: A Quick Stop in the Laid-Back Capital Vientiane Laos: A Quick Stop in the Laid-Back Capital Familiar streets, good food, and the relaxed pace of Laos We’ve visited Vientiane before and had already seen most of the main sights this sleepy capital has to offer. This time we […]
Vientiane Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Vang Vieng Laos: From Party Town to Peaceful Karst Wonderland Vang Vieng Laos: From Party Town to Peaceful Karst Wonderland A quick overnight stop on the way from Luang Prabang to Vientiane We passed through Vang Vieng on our way from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. It was meant to be […]
Vang Vieng Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Luang Prabang Laos: One of Our Favourite Places in the World Luang Prabang Laos: One of Our Favourite Places in the World The perfect mix of French charm, spiritual serenity and slow living Luang Prabang would have to be one of our favourite places in the world. This beautiful old […]
Luang Prabang Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Second Trip Down the River Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Second Trip Down the River Stunning scenery, kind locals… and a lost credit card drama! This was our second trip down the Mekong River on the famous slow boat from Thailand into Laos. We loved […]
Mekong Slow Boat Through Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Chiang Rai: A Familiar Retreat with a Touch of Nostalgia Chiang Rai: A Familiar Retreat with a Touch of Nostalgia A Journey Through South East Asia Revisiting Chiang Rai felt like coming home. Despite Rosie’s Bar’s relocation, we enjoyed familiar comforts at the night market, reflecting on the city’s warm […]
Chiang Rai Thailand – Returning to a Favourite City Recently updated!
Vientiane Laos: A Relaxed Stop with Unexpected Culinary Delights Vientiane Laos: A Relaxed Stop with Unexpected Culinary Delights From Vang Vieng to missed buses and great pizza in the capital The bus ride from Vang Vieng to Vientiane was long and rather bumpy. The scenery was mostly flat and unremarkable, […]
Vientiane Laos – Travel Stories
Vang Vieng Laos: From Party Chaos to Peaceful Beauty Vang Vieng Laos: From Party Chaos to Peaceful Beauty Our honest (and slightly disappointing) first impression Our journey to Vang Vieng from Luang Prabang began with some trepidation. We had heard many horror stories about the winding mountainous road. These concerns […]
Vang Vieng Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Luang Prabang Laos: A Delightful 10-Day Extended Stay Luang Prabang Laos: A Delightful 10-Day Extended Stay Authentic food, serene beauty, and the magic of slow travel After two wonderful days gliding down the Mekong on a slow boat, we arrived in Luang Prabang and took a tuk-tuk to our guesthouse. […]
Luang Prabang Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Two-Day Journey Down the River Mekong Slow Boat Laos: Our Two-Day Journey Down the River From Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on the famous Nagi of Mekong We left Chiang Rai on a tiny, packed local bus heading to Chiang Khong and the Thai-Laos border. […]
Mekong Slow Boat Through Laos – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Chiang Rai, Thailand: A Relaxing Getaway with Northern Thai Flavors Chiang Rai, Thailand: A Relaxing Getaway with Northern Thai Flavors A Journey Through South East Asia We Discover Chiang Rai’s unique blend of Northern Thai culture, delightful eateries, and top attractions in this relaxing getaway amid stunning landscapes and rich […]
Chiang Rai Thailand – Travel Stories Recently updated!
Singapore Stories: A Quick Stopover in the Lion City Singapore Stories A Quick Stopover in the Lion City Singapore was never meant to be a long stay — just a quick pit stop on our way to Thailand and a perfect excuse to enjoy some serious Yum Cha and Chinese […]
S.E Asia 2012 Recently updated!
Chiang Rai 2011 Recently updated!
Chiang Mai Thailand 2011 Recently updated!
Thailand 2011 Recently updated!
A Lantern-Lit Love Affair with Hoi An A Lantern-Lit Love Affair with Hoi An Why this ancient town completely stole our hearts Our time in Hoi An felt like stepping into a storybook. From the moment we arrived, the town wrapped us in its golden glow and gentle rhythm. We […]
Hoi An Vietnam Stories – Travel Stories
A Low-Key Adventure on Cat Ba Island A Low-Key Adventure on Cat Ba Island Ten days of boats, blackouts and doing considerably less than usual After the noise and general madness of mainland Vietnam, Cat Ba Island was a welcome change. We had decided to stay for about ten days, […]
10 Days On Cat Ba Island Vietnam – Travel Stories Recently updated!
A Misty Mountain Love Affair with Sapa “` A Misty Mountain Love Affair with Sapa Terraced mountains, muddy tracks, rice wine and a memorable night of karaoke Our journey to Sapa began on the overnight train from Hanoi. We managed to get some sleep and woke the following morning to […]
