“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…
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…
3 Day Luang Prabang Itinerary | Laos
Luang Prabang in Northern Laos is on a small peninsula between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. I recently found myself there for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2017 (MTF 2017); hosted as media by the Mekong Tourism Board, so I decided to make the most of…
3-Day Nakhon Phanom Itinerary | Thailand
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 has a year-round tropical climate which 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!…
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, that should be included in any Phnom Penh itinerary. It’s been 10 years since we visited S21 Prison and The Killing Fields…
Koh Kong | Off the Beaten Track in Cambodia
Welcome to the eighth and final installment 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 in 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…