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    Travel Ideas & Highlights

    There are so many amazing places to visit in the world, its sometimes hard to know where to start when you want to go travelling or on holiday. In order to try and help here are some of my highlights that will hopefully help give some travel ideas and inspiration.

    Check out highlights and things to do below

    Thai Cooking Course, Kanchanaburi

    Now don’t get me wrong, I do like cooking, it just wasn’t at the forefront of my mind when thinking of things…

    1 Comment » | Food, Thailand |

    Eat Cheap, Top 7 Street Foods Around the World

    Street food is one of the best ways to experience the cuisine of a country, it’s also probably the cheapest and most safe way too, here’s my top 7 street foods from around the world

    5 Comments » | Food, Highlights |

    Ko Maak, A Tranquil Gem

    Not far from Ko Chang, is the beautifully scerene and peaceful island of Ko Maak, fringed with palm trees, surrounded by…

    4 Comments » | Highlights, Off the beaten track, Thailand |

    Siam Beach Resort, Koh Kood

    Siam Beach Resort is located on Ao Bang Bao Beach on the island of Koh Kod. Ao Bang Bao…

    1 Comment » | Highlights, Thailand |

    Erawan Falls, Thailand

    Erawan Falls, not far from Kanchanaburi, is a 7 tiered, cascading turquoise blue water fall that is surrounded by…

    8 Comments » | Highlights, Nature, Thailand |

    Top 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets

    I’ve been asked by A Travel Around the World to join in a game started by Tripbase. The idea behind it is…

    3 Comments » | Highlights |

    Puno to Cusco by Train

    Travelling by train is always a highlight for me and Puno to Cusco is no exception. The train that…

    1 Comment » | Highlights, Peru, feature |

    Watch a Brazilian Football Match

    I love football,  but I can’t think of a better, more apt thing to do in Brazil than go…

    1 Comment » | Brazil, Highlights |

    Elephants, Snakes and Gibbons Galore at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand

    Khao Yai National Park was Thailand’s first National park and covering an area of 2,168 square kilometers is the second…

    3 Comments » | Featured, Highlights, Nature, Thailand, Wildlife, feature |

    Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

    Khao Sok National Park situated in Southern Thailand Khao Sok National park consists of the oldest evergreen rainforest in…

    5 Comments » | Featured, Highlights, Off the beaten track, Thailand, feature |

    Salar de Uyuni Trip – Red Lakes, Flamingos & Dali Landscapes – Photo Tour Part 2

    The second day of the trip took in some incredible scenery, some of the best I’ve ever seen. From Luna…

    1 Comment » | Bolivia, Highlights, Nature, Photos |

    Salar de Uyuni Trip – Photo Tour Part 1

    There’s a lot of driving, a lot of altitude but expect to see some mind blowing scenery along the way.…

    No Comments » | Bolivia, Highlights, Photos |

    Sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain

    Its not off the beaten track and you’ll share the experience with a lot of other tourists but watching…

    No Comments » | Brazil, Highlights |

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  • Highlights

    Thai Cooking Course, Kanchanaburi
    Eat Cheap, Top 7 Street Foods Around the World
    Ko Maak, A Tranquil Gem
    Siam Beach Resort, Koh Kood
    Erawan Falls, Thailand
    Top 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets
    Puno to Cusco by Train
    Watch a Brazilian Football Match
    Elephants, Snakes and Gibbons Galore at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand