While Hanoi is a great place to visit, after a few days of the busy and chaotic streets my friend and I were ready for a few days of relaxation. We certainly found it while staying at Topas Ecolodge! Where Is Topas Ecolodge? Topas Ecolodge can be found in Northern Vietnam, just 45 minutes (18km) […]
26 Stunning Pictures of Vietnam That Will Make You Want to Visit
My three month backpacking around Asia was one of the best trips of my life. I had gone travelling many times before this trip but this was the first time I got to experience a long trip. I had always been restricted to shorter trips thanks to being a full time employee with limited holiday […]
That Time I Got A Thai Massage in Bangkok
Welcome to my new series ‘That Time I…’ where I share fun and/or crazy stories from the road. This week I want to share that time I got a Thai massage in Bangkok. Also known as ‘that time I got beat up by a tiny Thai lady’. I thought I was in for a lovely […]
Why I Want to Return to Korea on a Non Business Trip
“A husband is a man who wishes he had as much fun when he goes on business trips as his wife thinks he does.” – Ann Landers For years I’ve heard people say the same thing about business trips. Whether it’s people in real life or characters on TV shows, they all say the […]
25 Incredible Books Set in Bali to Inspire Your Next Trip
Do you ever wonder what the hype is about when a destination seems to be a popular hotspot? That’s how I felt about Bali. It seemed everyone was hyping it up and even though I wanted to visit, I secretly didn’t think it would live up to the expectation. Then last year I had a […]
The Best Cafes and Restaurants in Canggu, Bali
Canggu is a coastal village in Bali that’s rapidly becoming the place to be for digital nomads. Because of this growing crowd of expats this once quiet town has become a hipsters paradise. The ever increasing number of Instagrammable cafes and restaurants in Canggu is making it a must visit place for foodie travellers. So […]
Songkran Festival Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Thailand is one of my favourite places to visit in South East Asia and a popular destination for backpackers, with many choosing to start their Asian adventures there. One of my greatest memories from all my visits to Thailand has to be Songkran. If you’re going to be in Asia during April I would highly […]
14 Awesome Things to do in Ao Nang, Krabi
Like many travellers I have a soft spot when it comes to Thailand. Whenever I travel to Asia I can’t resist heading over for a quick visit. With fascinating culture, amazing locals, delicious food and gorgeous landscapes how can you not fall in love with the place? As much as I love exploring new places […]
Cool Cafes in Penang Not to Miss
If you’re a foodie planning a visit to Malaysia there’s a good chance Penang is on your list of places to check out. Penang is an island state that’s just off the north western coast of Malaysia. George Town is a popular spot for tourists to visit in Penang. It is known for its eclectic […]
Alisea Pool Villas: A Luxury Hideaway in Krabi
Having worked so hard on the blog redesign I decided my recent trip to Bali and Thailand should be one of relaxation. As a blogger it’s not very often that I take a trip just to relax but I was in desperate need of some ‘me time’. That’s exactly what I got a Alisea Pool […]
