The tranquil, laidback city of Nakhon Phanom is in the Isaan region of northeast Thailand. Its name means ‘City of Mountains’ due to its view of the towering, limestone mountains of Laos on the opposite side of the Mekong River. I…
Swimming Pools in Siem Reap | Cambodia
Cambodia’s year-round tropical climate sees temperatures of hot, hotter or scorching. In the dry season, there’s dusty, dry air to contend with and in the rainy season, the varying degrees of humidity can make it very sticky indeed! Spend any amount…
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…
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…
Kampot and Kep | Off the Beaten Track Cambodia
Welcome to the seventh and penultimate in our ‘Off the Beaten Track‘ Cambodia series. As mentioned in the first of this series – Off the Beaten Track Cambodia – Kulen Mountain Day Trip, whilst living in Cambodia we tried to visit and…
Birthday Staycation at Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap | Cambodia
Earlier in the year Andy and I got the opportunity of a weekend staycation at Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Due to work and travel commitments, we had to change our booking a couple of times, but…
Fishing and Basket Boat Eco-tour in Hoi An | Vietnam
Following two weeks of travelling down from Hanoi trying to see and do as much as possible en-route, I was ready for a few days of rest and relaxation in Hoi An. In fact, the main goal for Hoi An,…