Thoughts

We all travel for different reasons. For escapism. For adventure. For inspiration. For relaxation. But I don’t think many of us would add to improve ourselves as a person to that list. But Shelley and I would, as we’ve experienced changes in ourselves as a direct result of our travels. We’ve always thought that long…

We don’t have a grey hair on our bodies, we don’t use walking sticks to get about and we have just a few laughter lines on our faces. However, we’re still able to regularly take a temporary early retirement. To give up work and do all the things we want to do. Not have to…

For all the 10 years we’ve been travelling the world, Shelley and I have had this on going fear of hiring a motorbike. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, where we are now, hiring a moped is hugely popular with travellers and expats. In fact it’s popular all over South East Asia. It’s not surprising as it’s by…

We live in a society that’s obsessed with consumption and we constantly seek out instant gratification. We seem to always want the latest product, even though we’re completely satisfied with what we already have. Houses, cars, latest gadgets and high-end fashion are all items that we’re pressured to buy. Advertisers are experts at convincing us…

Don’t get us wrong, we love trying new foods from around the world. A huge part of our travelling enjoyment is eating local cuisine. From cheap street food eats and deep fried market snacks. To home cooked family favourites and popular local restaurants. We’ve tried all kinds of interesting foods like fried crickets, dried termites,…

I must have somehow been bitten by the travel bug at a very young age. Growing up I always enjoyed family holidays to Europe and parts of my home country. I got just as excited as a child as I do now. I especially loved the holidays to warmer climates. In fact my first was when…