The first stop on our trip to India was Mumbai. I’d conducted some research before arriving on what to see and do and had found other travel blogs and TripAdvisor great resources. However, although useful, many were out of date so…
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…
Best Long-term Travel Insurance | True Traveller vs World Nomads
I repetitively tell people ”don’t travel without travel insurance” – whether that be single-trip, multi-trip or annual travel insurance, long-term travel insurance, backpacker travel insurance, digital nomad travel insurance or round the world travel insurance, whatever. I know it can…
Exploring Bagan by Ebike | 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 great start. I twisted the accelerator too fast and shot across…
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…
Fishing and Basket Boat Eco-tour in Hoi An | Vietnam
Following two weeks of travelling around Vietnam 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, despite there being lots…
Wildlife and Trekking Tour in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | 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 known for its limestone karst scenery and caves, the most…
Trekking in Luang Namtha | 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 to get out into the rainforest and countryside for a…
Vang Vieng Tubing After Thirty | Laos
Vang Vieng; the little town in Laos infamous for the reputation it developed in the 90’s as the hedonistic, party capital of Southeast Asia. Young backpackers would swarm there for their backpackers ‘rite of passage’ – Vang Vieng tubing on the…