Asia
Things to do in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand but please don’t think that it’s simply a smaller version of Bangkok. There are many different things to do in Chiang Mai and it has such a different vibe to Bangkok that you could be forgiven for thinking that you are...
Hornbills in Malaysia
After arriving on Pulau Pangkor (Pangkor Island) off the west coast of Malaysia I found out that it was easy to see hornbills in Malaysia and I could even feed them. Getting to Pangkor I had chosen Pangkor Island because I wanted a beach and...
The best Muar food & the best Muar hostel
Muar food is the best! Have you been to Muar? Have you even heard of a town called Muar and did you know that its in Malaysia? And have you tasted the food in Muar? If you haven’t heard of this town which lies on the west coast of Malaysia about an hour south of...
What to do in Brunei
I spent three nights in Brunei as I travelled across the north of Borneo island from one part of Malaysia to the other. This article can be used as an itinerary for what to do in Brunei as well as giving you information on the best place to stay and why. Personally...
Travel in Laos: Vang Vieng, Vientiane & Pakse
Travel in Laos: Vang Vieng, Vientiane and Pakse You can truly appreciate the diversity and the beauty of Laos when you travel the length of it. Travel in Laos is not easy but it is worth the effort. The climate, the people, the clothes, the food and the scenery all...
Cheerful cheap and free Melaka attractions
I put together this list of the best cheap and free Melaka attractions for you during the ten weeks that I stayed in Melaka. I hope you will check some of them out when you visit. Cheerful cheap and free Melaka attractions. To get an understanding of the historical...
Myanmar travel guide: perfect itinerary and route on a budget
Here is your ultimate Myanmar travel guide with some of the best places to visit in Myanmar - and with a route that you can follow in just sixteen days - or you can take your time and do it over twenty-six days as I did. Myanmar, or Burma as it is also known, has been...
Explore Singapore: top things to do in Singapore
Singapore sits on the bottom tip of the Malaysian Peninsular in South East Asia. It's joined to the mainland by two bridges. In this article I will tell you the top things do in Singapore and how to explore Singapore on a budget. Yes, Singapore can be expensive, but...
Ayutthaya or Sukhothai? Which is the best?
Ayutthaya or Sukhothai: the ancient Siamese cities: which one is the best? This article was originally published in January 2016 has been updated with new information. It also contains affiliate links and/or references to our advertisers. We may receive compensation...
Things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An. I had heard mixed reviews about this city in Vietnam. It seemed that everybody loved it but many people didn't like its Disneyfied atmosphere: so I went to find out for myself what the truth was about Hoi An and what there was to do there. [grwebform...