So after 16 months travelling in Asia (mainly SE Asia) and living and working in Cambodia, we’ve just spent an amazing, albeit cold 3 weeks back home with family and friends for Christmas and New Year. It’s now time for us…
S21 Prison and The Killing Fields in Phnom Penh | Cambodia
Despite living in Cambodia for over a year we still haven’t posted anything about two of its most important sites. It’s been 10 years since we visited S21 Prison and The Killing Fields in Phnom Penh and my fading memory won’t enable…
Choo Ha Cenote Tour from Puerto Morelos | Mexico
Thousands of cenotes (pronounced say-no-tay) dot the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. These are natural sinkholes in limestone bedrock, some are underground, some are open-air and some are a combination of both. Each has its own unique features and no two…
Puerto Morelos Snorkelling Tour | Mexico
Puerto Morelos, the typical Mexican fishing village in Quintana Roo has lots going for it. One of the main attractions is the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which lies just offshore. In 1998 this…
10 Tips for Independent Travel to Cuba
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,…
Koh Kong | Off the Beaten Track Cambodia
Welcome to the eighth and final instalment in our ‘Off the Beaten Track Cambodia’ series. As mentioned before in the first of the series Off the Beaten Track Cambodia – Kulen Mountain Day Trip our aim has been to encourage people to explore…
5 Lesser-known Southeast Asia Destinations
There’s no denying that Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions of the world for travellers. With such luscious scenery, warm climates and rich cultures, it’s no wonder so many people flock there in their masses year after…
Our Favourite Valentine’s Day Travel Gift Ideas
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s day is fast approaching. It’s that time of year when you’re supposed to shower your significant other with mushy, sloppy gifts: chocolates, flowers, jewellery, a romantic dinner – I could go on and on!…
Best Street Food in Bangkok | Thailand
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,…