Asia

Cheap cheap and cheap!!! Those are the three words you were hoping to read right? If you’ve opened this blog post then you’re probably thinking of making a move out here like we did. The cost of living in Thailand is obviously a major factor in making that decision so you’ve clicked on the right…

If you enjoy urban exploration then Kowloon, Hong Kong is for you. The centre of Hong Kong falls on the Hong Kong Island side but for us, Kowloon City is the most exciting part of the city. There are so many things to do in Kowloon so the area easily warrants a couple of days or…

After a couple of nights acclimatising in Negombo, we were ready to catch the Negombo to Kandy bus and explore the real Sri Lanka. Negombo was fine but there wasn’t much in the way of Sri Lankan culture, sights, landscape and proper Sri Lankan food. We had just one day planned in Kandy city due…

Ahh the good old Indian Railway. Love it or hate it, the best way to travel around India is without a shadow of a doubt on the incredible Indian Railway. We’d go as far as saying you can’t complete a trip to India without experiencing the bustle and atmosphere of trains in India. Especially on…

Hong Kong is a beautifully unique city which must be seen from its many different viewpoints. By day the city shines in the Asian sun with a dramatic backdrop of green soaring mountains. Trekking to the top of Lion Rock will give anyone the best daytime vantage point. By night the city lights up like…

[updated 15 January 2023] The small town of Chiang Dao in Northern Thailand is the perfect rural getaway from popular Chiang Mai city and in this guide, we show you how to experience the top 10 things to do in Chiang Dao. There are more than enough awesome things to do in Chiang Dao to…

With bright green rice fields, steaming volcanoes and soaring mountains, Java is a gorgeous country. When surrounded by so much natural beauty, it’s easy to forget about the country’s people. But it’s important not to. The Javanese are some of the friendliest people we’ve come across and a big part of our enjoyment while touring…

If adventure is on your bucket list, you can’t miss out on the stunning beauty and diversity of trekking in Nepal. It may not be the top destination on your travel list, but Nepal has long been known as one of the most stunning places on the planet to explore. With rich cultures and ancient…

With the huge growth of tourism in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is becoming a very popular vacation destination. Vietnam has been on the backpacking map for a long time but only over the past few years have non-long term traveller friends of ours started to ask our opinion on where in Vietnam they should visit if…