Andy and I visited the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala about five years ago which was was several years before I started this blog so as yet I haven’t written about it. Although we’re due to return to…
Top 8 Things to do in Tangalle | Sri Lanka
About five years ago I spent 3 weeks travelling solo around Sri Lanka during which time I saw alot of this wonderful country. One place I didn’t make it to was Tangalle so I’m really pleased to share this guest…
5-Day Copper Canyon Train Ride Itinerary | Mexico
Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre in Spanish) in the Sierra Occidental Mountains in Northwestern Mexico, is a series of six copper-green coloured canyons. The total area of the canyon rivals that of the Grand Canyon in the USA. It stretches…
How to Book El Chepe Train Tickets for Copper Canyon | Mexico
UPDATE: This post has been updated following receipt of further email clarification from El Chepe themselves. This clarifies what tickets MUST be booked in advance and what can be purchased on the day and on the train itself. There are also…
Untouristy Ha Long Bay Tour from Cat Ba Island | Vietnam
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…
3-Day Mumbai Itinerary | India
The first stop on our trip to India was Mumbai. I’d done some research before arriving and found other travel blogs and TripAdvisor great resources for ideas on what to see and do whilst in Mumbai. Although useful, many were out of date so…
Khmer New Year in Siem Reap | Cambodia
Happy Khmer New Year, Happy Cambodian New Year, ‘Soursdey Chnam Thmey’! We love joining in local festivals when we travel, and during our time living in Cambodia we were lucky enough to experience Khmer New Year in Siem Reap. From what…
How to Get a Cambodia Visa on Arrival
Getting a visa for Cambodia ‘The Kingdom of Wonder’ is one of the most straightforward immigration processes we’ve experienced so far when travelling. UK citizens and many other nationalities can get a 30-day Cambodia visa on arrival (VOA). It should…