Jeseniky Mountains, the second largest mountain range in the Czech Republic is found in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the country. Despite its popularity amongst holidaying Czechs, it’s still relatively unvisited by foreign tourists, making it perfect for a more off-the-beaten-track escape. After…
When it comes to buying gifts for your nearest and dearest, what if they are travellers who are on the road more often than at home? What if they have little room in their bag or life for material things?.…
I first visited Oaxaca on my very first long-haul trip way back in 2004. It was one of my favourite cities in Mexico and I’d hoped to take Andy there and write about it when we were in Mexico again…
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. Whilst there are lots of places you must see in Prague, as I’d never ventured further afield I was…
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,…