Exploring Bagan by Ebike in Myanmar
"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…
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11/09/2018
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…
04/09/2018
Walking the Norfolk Coast Path from Hunstanton to Brancaster Staithe – England
Stretching for 48.5 miles through the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England is the Norfolk Coast Path. It runs from Hunstanton to Cromer, via Blakeney, one of…
19/08/2018
S21 Prison and The Killing Fields in Phnom Penh in 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…
14/04/2018
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…
08/04/2018
Photo Credit: Kaeru Alfrink taken from Flickr.
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…
05/02/2018
Birthday Staycation at Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap in 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…
29/12/2017
Fishing and Basket Boat Eco-Tour in Hoi An in Vietnam
Looking for a great eco-tour in Hoi An? Read on to find out about an amazing fishing and basket boat eco-tour with Jack Tran Tours.
05/12/2017
Visiting Battambang in Cambodia
Based on our time living in Cambodia, Andy and I want to encourage people to spend longer in Cambodia and to visit more than the most touristic destinations like Siem…
20/11/2017
Wildlife and Trekking Tour in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam
Renowned as one of Vietnam's most interesting and beautiful areas is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. It's a must-visit for any Vietnam itinerary. The area is…
27/10/2017
First Impressions of Hanoi in Vietnam
Just like Laos, Vietnam had been on my to-visit list for many years and more so since arriving in Cambodia about a year ago. So, when Andy announced his madcap idea…
12/10/2017
Travel Bloggers’ Favourite Ecotourism Experiences | World Tourism Day Special
To mark the United Nations World Tourism Day which is celebrated annually on the 27th September asked six other travel bloggers to share their favourite ecotourism experiences. Here’s what they…
23/09/2017
Trekking in Luang Namtha in Laos
I love hiking and trekking, but unfortunately, Cambodia isn't really renowned for these activities. So naturally, one of the main things I was keen to do whilst in Laos was…
04/08/2017
Angkor Archaeological Park Outlying Temples in Cambodia
Did you know that aside from the main Cambodia temples such as Angkor Wat, there are also many outlying temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park.
30/06/2017
First Impressions of Vientiane in Laos
In June I was invited as media to the Mekong Tourism Forum 2017 (MTF 2017) in Luang Prabang, Laos PDR (Peoples Democratic Republic). Laos has been on my to-visit list…
23/06/2017
Explore Mondulkiri and Sen Monorom in Cambodia
Whilst we were living in Cambodia we tried to visit and write a new off-the-beaten-track destination every month. The aim was to encourage people to get the most out of…
26/05/2017
Elephant Valley Project Mondulkiri – An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia
In recent years the controversy in Southeast Asia around elephant tourism and what an ethical elephant sanctuary is has increased tenfold. In Cambodia, in particular, in the Mondulkiri province, more…
18/05/2017
Our Favourite Indian Foods
When you think of Indian food the first thing that springs to mind is curries, often those that can be bought from a takeaway or restaurant in your home country. However…
09/03/2017
Living and Working in Siem Reap | Four Month Update
First thing each morning I curse, I curse that yet again I've been woken at the crack of dawn and not by my alarm! We're woken daily by rinky-dink wedding…
20/02/2017
Lazy Beach, Koh Rong Samleom, Cambodia
Travel Bloggers’ Most Romantic Destinations | Valentine’s Special
I asked four other travel bloggers to tell us the most romantic destinations they'd ever been to (either alone or as a couple) and why. You never know the answers…
10/02/2017
Cambodia Calamities | When Friends Visit
Last week Andy and I waved goodbye to 5 of our friends from the UK, as their long anticipated trip to visit us in Cambodia for two weeks came to…
23/01/2017
Our 2016 Travel Review
It's time for our 2016 travel review. This was the year that saw Andy and I realise our dream of leaving the UK to travel, and live and work abroad. It's…
16/01/2017
Travel Bloggers’ Favourite Christmas Travel Experiences
Long term travelling often means spending the festive season abroad too. For many travellers this comes with mixed feelings. It's inevitable to miss family and friends at home, to wish…
24/12/2016
Long-term Travel Packing List Dilemmas
If you’re looking for a useful long-term travel packing list, then sorry but I’m afraid this post won't be much help. I’m awful at packing light, always have been and…
18/12/2016
Living and Working in Siem Reap | One Month Update
We arrived in Cambodia with mixed emotions, sad that our travelling was over for a while, but also excited and a little nervous at what lay before us - living…
16/11/2016
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival at Inle Lake in Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma) is known by some as "The Land of Festivals". It boasts over forty festivals across the country through the year. Some are national events linked to Buddhism, others specific to a location…
11/11/2016
First Impressions of Yangon in Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma) has been on our wish list ever since we first visited Cambodia eight years ago, at a time it was still untouched by tourists. Every year we've said "we must…
25/10/2016
Visiting Saint Martin’s Island in Bangladesh by Fishing Trawler
Do you love off the beaten track adventures and discovering non-touristy places? If the answer is yes, then Saint Martin's Island in Bangladesh should tick those boxes, especially in low…
18/10/2016
First Impressions of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh
There were a few heart leaping moments as we checked in at Kolkata for our Dhaka flight. First, the attendant thought six of us were travelling. Not a problem so…
13/10/2016
Alternative Kerala Backwaters Experience in India
When we first decided to visit India one of the key things on my to-do list was a houseboat stay on the Kerala backwaters in Alleppey, South India. This is…
07/10/2016
Tiger Safari in Nagarhole National Park in India
I love animals, especially wild animals and always try to incorporate something associated with them into any trip. Andy, on the other hand, isn't fussed, but on this occasion, he'd…
28/09/2016
Rainy Days and a Cow Attack on Palolem Beach in South Goa in India
Normally when you think of Goa you imagine picture perfect, palm-fringed, sandy beaches by day; sunset cocktails, beach bars, music and parties by night. From what we'd read that's pretty…
24/09/2016
First Impressions of Mumbai in India
After a three leg, fifteen-hour journey we disembarked our plane into warm, humid air. We set foot on the tarmac in Mumbai, India, on time at 2:50 am. Except for me booking our flights…
15/09/2016
Planning a Multi-Generational Family Holiday
A couple of years ago we had a multi-generational family holiday with my family to an all-inclusive resort in Crete. All inclusive isn't usually mine and Andy's thing but we…
08/09/2016
Travel Long-Term or Not – The Big Decision
Why are you going? How can you afford it? What about your house and job? Just a few of the questions Andy and I fielded when we announced our plan to travel long-term. For…
25/08/2016
Sh*t Just Got Real
Hi, we’re Tanya and Andy Korteling and this is the very first post from Can Travel Will Travel. Can Travel Will Travel is a travel blog focused on stretches of…
08/08/2016
Our Route From The UK to Cambodia
[nwm_map zoom="2.5"] Our route from The UK to Cambodia. We passed through India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
22/05/2016
