Asia

We love Chiang Mai city and everything that it offers us when living there but at times we just have to escape to the nearby mountains and countryside for some needed fresh air. Chiang Mai’s close proximity to the mountains of Northern Thailand makes it easy to take a hike for a few hours but…

If there was ever a place for a film location, Southeast Asia is it. Beautiful stretches of coastlines, turquoise seas, untrodden jungle depths and mountainous landscapes together with an array of different cultures are all packed into an area less than half the size Europe. All over this tropical paradise, you can discover where some…

Melaka Old Town, it has to be said, is a bit of a baffling place. Located just two hours south of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, it could hardly bear any more evidence of its complex colonial history. Dutch architecture, Portuguese cuisine, British-influenced bars and pubs: all these things blend together with the hodgepodge of Asian…

Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is our favourite area of the city. Yes it might be grimy in places and overcrowded at times but the mix of an always-buzzing tourist atmosphere and Kuala Lumpur local life make it an appealing area to visit or stay. Bustling markets, street kitchens and old architecture are what makes these streets…

As soon as we strolled up to the front door of this grand looking hotel we knew we were going to have an amazing experience for the next two days. It’s grand looking entrance where staff rushed to help us with our heavy bags immediately made us feel special. We have stayed in some lovely…

We love Ubud and everything it offers tourists and expats, but having spent three months in Bali’s cultural capital, there were plenty of occasions when we wanted a change of scenery. There are so many things to do in Ubud itself which is why it’s such a popular destination, but there are also a number of awesome…

Kuala Lumpur has become something of a second home for us when we travel to South East Asia. Mainly because it’s the hub for Air Asia, where inexpensive flights can be purchased to anywhere else in the region, but also because there’s plenty to see and do in and around the city. Delicious Malaysian food is in…

As a digital nomad, you literally have the keys to the world. In fact, the hardest part is choosing where to go next – especially when there’s so many options to pick from! Internet. Affordability. Meeting the right people. Tropical weather. These are all things you’ll want to think about… So how do you pick the perfect…

With Ubud’s increasing tourist crowds and traffic, Penestanan Village is gaining in popularity as an alternative to the cultural center capital of Bali. The first time we visited Ubud was in 2008, and back then Ubud was a peaceful small town with a mellow atmosphere. Fast forward to 2017 and it’s now become something of…