Category Archives: Asia

Ideal Cambodia Itinerary: 2 Weeks to See It All!

The Ideal Cambodia Itinerary

Want to discover the perfect 2 week Cambodian travel itinerary in a handy, day by day format? Then this post is for you! There’s many great reasons to travel Cambodia, after all this southeast nation is filled with historical gems, cultural curiosities, unique UNESCO spots and some seriously beautiful landscapes. And not to detract from […]

11 Can’t Miss Things to do in Krabi, Thailand

11 Can’t Miss Things to do in Krabi, Thailand

Krabi, a beautiful part of Thailand, has the most stunning scenery and things to do. From incredible white beaches, jungle landscapes, limestone crags and over 200 islands dotted around its coastal position, it’s no surprise therefore that this is definitely one of the most popular places to visit in Thailand, especially for budget travellers. But […]

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: Full Travel Guide

The Ultimate Guide to the Cameron Highlands

I’ve probably said it a million times before, but I’ll say it again now (why not!) Malaysia is a seriously diverse country. In fact, the sheer volume of different landscapes, terrains, cultures and cuisines this nation combines is actually amazing and certainly makes for a rich travel experience. And perhaps never was this made clearer […]

Ultimate Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary

The Ultimate Vietnam and Cambodia Itinerary

  Despite Vietnam and Cambodia bordering each other, you may be surprised to know that these 2 countries feel entirely different and that, stepping across the border into one and out of  the other, will have you assuming you’ve been transported to another world. Crazy, I know! However, this does mean they make a great […]

Kampot to Ho Chi Minh: How to Cross The Border

Kampot to Ho Chi Minh

Hopping across borders by land is such a great option for budget travellers in Southeast Asia because often the distances are quite close and the prices low. But being in this part of the world means there’s always a few quirks and surprises along the way too! And for me, on this particular journey from […]

Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang: How to Travel by Boat & Bus

Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by Boat & Bus

  One of the most fun border crossings I’ve made in Southeast Asia was from the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang in Laos, mainly because 2 days of the journey were made on a boat down the Mekong River! I mean sailing on the Mekong River to arrive at your destination […]

21 Things to Know Before you Travel Cambodia

21 Things to Know Before you Travel Cambodia

The little gem of Cambodia is a travel paradise! And here’s everything you need to know before you visit! Offering a slower pace of life than you’ll experience in neighbours Vietnam and Thailand, those who travel Cambodia often find it a welcome and relaxing break between these more hectic and fast-paced destinations. But while Cambodia […]

14 Places to Visit in Singapore For FREE!

14 Places to Visit in Singapore For FREE!

I’ve got to be honest, I expected to be pretty cynical about Singapore – a city known for its sterile feel and rampant consumerism (not my vibe!) But having spent almost a week in this country, I’ve got to admit I was wrong! And it’s not often that happens, so you know this is serious! […]