Archives for the ‘Highlights’ Category

Bia Hoi, Vietnam

By Ben • Dec 24th, 2007 • Category: Highlights, Vietnam

One of my favourite things about travel in Vietnam is the national drink ‘Bia Hoi’. Its probably the cheapest beer in the world with a couple of litres costing as little as 25p. In Vietnam ‘Bia Hoi’ is beer that’s freshly brewed every day and distributed to the many small bars that line the [...]



Tilcara, North Argentina

By Ben • Dec 24th, 2007 • Category: Argentina, Highlights, Off the beaten track

This remote dusty village is a bit of the beaten track but has one of the best hostels we’ve stayed in.



Aitutaki Lagoon, Cook Islands

By Ben • Dec 24th, 2007 • Category: Cook Islands, Highlights

Well worth the cost of the short flight from Raratonga. I defy anybody not to be blown away by the beautiful crystal clear lagoon and the beautiful sandy beaches. Get away from the busy main tourist island of Raratonga to Aitutaki, a small group of islands surrounding the incredible lagoon. Two of these islands [...]