Yangon is the hub of Myanmar, the largest city in the country and a city full of character. It also happened to be the final…
Myanmar: Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake
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…
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…
India Summary: End of a Rollercoaster Adventure
Thinking back to before we left England I struggle to pinpoint exactly why I insisted on travelling to India. All I know is that I…
Varkala: Cliffs, Coconuts and Crashing Waves
Our final stop in Kerala was a beautiful coastal area called Varkala. With a seafront lined with soft sandy beaches and restaurants selling fresh fish,…
Chikmagalur: Mountains Of Coffee (literally)
As far as backpacking destinations go, I would say Chikmagalur is yet to be discovered. It is mostly a weekend getaway destination for Bangalore residents…