Asia

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…

We’re happily writing this How to Find and Rent Apartments in Chiang Mai guide in the comfort of our own shiny apartment which we moved into just 3 days ago. We flew into Thailand last Friday night and by the following Monday morning, we had the keys, well key cards, to our amazing modern Chiang Mai condo.…

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…

The Philippines boasts some of the most amazing sights and sounds. There are pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning mountains and caves to enjoy. In short, Philippines has it all, and it is only here where you get to meet amazing people from many different cultures and are able to do many…

We were looking forward to exploring Ipoh. With its old centre, street art, temples and truly amazing food, we heard rumours that Ipoh is like a little Georgetown on Penang Island, one of our favourite cities. We were also looking forward to visiting Ipoh for another reason; staying at Weil Hotel. Weil Hotel lobby area…

Thai food is some of the best in the world. But if you aren’t familiar with the food scene in Chiang Mai, it can be difficult to know what to eat. That’s why a Chiang Mai food tour can be so helpful. It will let you try a lot of different foods, decide what you…