Šumava National Park in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic runs along the border with Germany. Combined with neighbouring Bavarian Forest, it makes up the ‘green roof of Europe’. With one of the most well-balanced landscapes in Europe, Šumava National…
The only places I’d been before in the Czech Republic was Prague and Kutna Hora which I’d visited on long weekend breaks. As I’d never ventured further afield I was completely unaware of how much more the Czech Republic has…
The mountainous jungle-covered Koh Kood island (often spelt ”Koh Kut”) is found in the eastern Gulf of Thailand. It’s located to the south of Koh Chang and Koh Mak, about 50 km west of the mainlands of Thailand and Cambodia.…
“It won’t stop…how do I make it STOP!” I shrieked at Andy. “Stop twisting the handle” Andy called back, laughing. Exploring Bagan by ebike (electric bike) didn’t get off to a great start. I twisted the accelerator too fast and shot across…
Andy and I have visited Bangkok in Thailand on several occasions, both to specifically stay and explore the city and also whilst en-route to other destinations. We’ve always enjoyed the street food in Bangkok but haven’t sampled it in several years,…
When I decided to visit Vietnam one of the main things on my to-do list, as it is for most visitors, was a Ha Long Bay tour. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin…
Cuba, the largest Carribean island is famous for many things: white beaches, rum and cigars, music and dancing, history and architecture and old American cars. Since my first brief visit in 2004, tourism in Cuba has boomed, especially in Varadero,…
Last year I took an eleven-day backpacking trip to The Gambia with two of my girlfriends. The main reason for choosing The Gambia for our break was that it was going to be hot (very hot), plus the absolute bargain we…