When I chose a yoga retreat in Thailand to celebrate my 28th birthday I was prepared for the questions from cynical friends and family and the answer was no, I wasn’t trying to “find myself”. I was simply desperate to get back out to South East Asia, I had 9 days in total, including travel […]
Full Moon Party, Thailand – The Ultimate Guide
Some love it, some hate it but no one can argue that the Full Moon beach party on Koh Phangan, Thailand isn’t a big experience. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the full moon party in Thailand so that you can avoid the pit falls and problems and make the most of your time […]
Life in a Small Thai Village
For the past 10 years I’ve spent as much time as possible in the winter months at my wife’s small village in Eastern Thailand. The contrasts are great when compared to our life in California. Shall we start with the food?! Thai Food Every evening the in-laws turn on bright blue “bug” lights which hang above […]
Koh Yao Noi, A Reluctant Review
When it comes to travel, can you be selfish? Can I keep special certain places to myself, or is it even more immoral because I am a travel blogger? Don’t I have to share everything; the good, the bad and the ugly? Well, I have often wondered this and in the case of the Thai […]
Whats Your Favourite Travel Song?
We’ve all been there whilst traveling, sat in a cafe, bar or a shop and been reminded of a time and place where you first heard that song.
Things to do in Bangkok
1. Grand Palace This impressive building complex was the official residence of the Thai Royal Family from the 1700s, and is still used regularly by the King. Many different buildings are housed in the complex. As the Grand Palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in Bangkok, it is best to arrive as […]
150 Things To Do Before You Die
A long time ago I wrote an article with 101 things to do around the world and it proved a very popular article. I had stayed up late thinking of all the different experiences and activities you could do around the world. This time around I wanted to produce a list of things to do before […]
An Elephant can forgive, but it will never forget
Elephants are everywhere in Thailand! They symbolise good luck, wisdom, power and fortune and are often seen in temples – as statues, not the real animals! However, the many contradictions within the Thai culture means that although elephants are immensely well thought of – they even celebrate “Elephant Day” in March – they are so […]
7 Travel Books Not To Read Before You Travel
Travel books are often fascinating, easy to read and definitely hard to put down. This is certainly true of our list of harrowing true stories of travel, drugs and imprisonment. I remember reading The Damage Done: Twelve Years of Hell in a Bangkok Prison whilst backpacking in Thailand. I read it within two days and […]
Travel The World With Extreme Sports
When planning to travel the world you’ll be looking to do some once in a life time activities or just looking for the chance to do them in an idyllic location. Some extreme sporting activities can be great highlights of your trip. Personally, I was blown away by bungee jumping, sky diving in New Zealand […]
Beyond the resorts: 5 ways to support local communities on you next trip
The art of travel is exhilarating and romantic; it tests our endurance and provides us with the rare and often ephemeral chance to live outside of ourselves. Traveling shrinks the world exposing us firsthand to the best and worst of humanity, the grandest and most destitute of extremes. Having traveled around Africa recently and before […]