Bangkok is a small world within itself, and it’s one of the busiest cities in the world with crowds that extend as far as the eye can see. You can do so many things that it’s impossible to mention them all, but I can absolutely guarantee that you’re going to need a break whether it happens at hour five or hour fifteen. … More The Best Places to Escape the Crowds in Bangkok
Some locations are just better designed to bring out your inner-hippy than others. I don’t necessarily mean places to chant ‘om’; these are (in my opinion) spots where it seems easier to feel love, peace and zen. The kind of moments that make you go ‘aaah’ and everything seems right with the world, for a … More The Top Places In The World To Be A Hippy
Travel Bites are short guides designed to inform, entertain and whet your wanderlust appetite in less than five minutes. The first time I attended the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan’s sunrise beach I missed the sunrise. I was… distracted. The second time I partied all night at Thailand’s most famous shindig I made sure … More Travel Bite: Thailand’s Full Moon Party
When you open your Southeast Asia guidebook and look at those pictures of longtail boats reclining on beautiful white sand amidst a backdrop of stunning cliffs, you’re looking at a picture of Thailand’s Andaman coast. The natural beauty of the islands off the west coast is world-famous. Jagged limestone cliffs rise out of sparkling blue … More Thai Style Part 3: The Andaman Coast
As the boat dipped and bobbed leisurely towards the dock I realised I had no idea what to expect from this place, my first experience of one of Thailand’s famous tropical islands. All I knew of Koh Tao was that it was considered the diving capital of southeast Asia and it was kind of small. … More Thai Style Part 2: The Gulf Islands
Thailand is a country of colourful Buddhist temples, exotic food, stunning islands, natural beauty and friendly people. It’s a place you can dance on the beach ‘til dawn, swim in warm clear seas and purchase alcohol by the bucket. This is the Thailand most travellers will describe. I spent two and a half months in … More Thai Style Part 1: The Mainland
Long-term readers of this blog may have gathered that I’m a huge lover of all things wild. Nothing makes me happier than being totally surrounded by the spoils of Mother Nature, and whilst travelling I try to fill as many days as possible with such experiences. Here are my highlights of nature and wildlife around … More Travelling the Natural Way
Iced coffee with condensed milk, freshly brewed in Vietnam. The random animals that are everywhere – dogs, cats, birds, geckos hanging out in restaurants, shops, massage parlours and on the streets. Service staff with impeccable manners and big smiles, even if they don’t understand that catching their eye means you want something. Fresh fruit juices … More These are a few of my favourite things… about Southeast Asia
Upon first landing in Bangkok I was at once relieved and surprised how easy it was to get to my hostel from the airport. The public transport system here is excellent and simple to use. It comprises mainly of the BST (Bangkok Sky Train) and an interlinking Metro line. The Airport Rail Link train also … More Bananas Bangkok
While in northern Thailand I signed up to volunteer for a week at an elephant park. I had done a little research and decided this looked the best one in the area, but I was little prepared for the education I was about to receive concerning the treatment of these creatures in Asia. I’m sure … More What everyone should know about elephants in Asia
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