The land of Oz. It’s as random and surprising as the otherworld Dorothy finds herself transported to in that famous film. In one corner there are cosmopolitan cities packed with well-dressed urbanites, cocktail bars and posh restaurants. Not forgetting the ground-breaking architecture, golden beaches and modern culture at its very best. Move northwards and you’ll … More The Land Of Australia
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
The Dutch Guy He’s tall. Really tall. He’s outgoing and has a great sense of humour. He calls you ‘cute’ and makes you laugh. He’s handsome in an old-fashioned way. He’s on the verge of arrogance but his wit means he gets away with it. He smiles a lot and has a sunny disposition. He … More Men Around The World
TRAVELLERS BEWARE: Children, especially orphans, are not a tourist attraction! Harmony Farm, also known as the Cambodian Children Rural Development Organisation, is a Khmer-run NGO. It is located in a village a stone’s throw from Beng Mealea temple, about 70km northeast of Siem Reap. First off I want to make it clear that we didn’t … More Visiting a Cambodian Orphanage
I’ve been on the road for seven months now and feel like my skills as a traveller have improved considerably during that time. When I started out I was a little shy, nervous and always looking at a map. Now a more hardened traveller with a lot of experience under my belt, here are some … More Travel Tips to Enhance Your Trip
One of the most popular ways to travel Australia is in a hired campervan. Here’s an account of the two weeks I spent driving up the east coast with my elder sister, Sophia. Collecting the van did not go smoothly. We had hired a ‘Hippy’ campervan which was painted with purple flowers – dreadfully girly … More Road Trippin’ Down Under: An Unexpected Journey
Location: Coffs Harbour, east coast of Australia. The alarm goes off at 6.10am. Snooze it for five minutes. It feels like 30 seconds and it’s beeping again. Time to get up and go pick some blueberries. Fuzzy-headed from lack of sleep, I get up and grab my clothes for the day – none of which … More Blueberry Fields Forever
I want to write about the relationships you form with people whilst ‘on the road’. For me, forming these connections is what makes travelling the interesting, enriching and often hilarious experience it is at its best. My trip started after a difficult few months back in England. I departed for Asia after a traumatic break-up, … More Hi, can we be friends?
This blog is not about Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm or Bayon. Everyone knows these are the big ones, so instead I’m going to pay some attention to the lesser-visited but just as worthy temples you can explore while staying at Siem Reap. About 70km northeast of the city is Beng Mealea. This temple has been … More Lesser Known Temples of Angkor
Travelling Hippy 