Arriving in Myanmar meant that we had officially reached the final leg of our monster journey across Asia. A country less travelled than its neighbouring…
What To Do In A Wet And Foggy North Vietnam
Vietnam is essentially a long, thin strip on land on the eastern edge of South East Asia. The long shape of the country means that…
A Warm Welcome to Vietnam
It’s fair to say we were left slightly underwhelmed after a month in Cambodia. Yet we remained positive that Vietnam would bring us a new…
Thoughts on Cambodia
At home I had dreamt of Cambodia and what it would be like. I had read that it is still a very poor country. I…
Biking The Bolaven Plateau
There are generally 2 routes backpackers take when travelling through Laos. The first is to stay in the Northern part of the country, crossing the…
The Gibbon Experience: Sleeping in the Treetops
I had been dreaming of the day we went to the Gibbon Experience for months and months. It is a child’s dream come true and…
Chiang Mai, Rai and Pai
Northern Thailand promised a lot; with stories of hippy towns, abundant nature and amazing street food, we were excited. Deciding to travel straight from Ubon…
Camping Amongst Elephants
Khao Yai National Park is situated in northern Thailand, about 3 hours from Bangkok. It is a huge national park with an incredibly diverse range…
11 Days in Bangkok
Effectively, Bangkok was a holiday. 11 days is a long time to spend in one place when you are backpacking. The thing is, Bangkok is…