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    South East Asia

    Probably the most popular of destinations for travellers. This is where most backpackers start and for good reason. There’s plenty to see/do, life’s fun, cheap, easy and fairly safe. There’s however something clichéd about the region and many grow tired of the crowds while a certain type of backpacker keeps coming back. Nonetheless, miss the likes of Thailand’s beaches, Angkor and Indonesia at your peril.

    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 |

    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 |

    Fire Dancers, Ko Samet

    I’ve never really been impressed by the fire shows that you see on a regular basis on any beach…

    2 Comments » | Thailand |

    A Big New Market in Phnom Penh

    The central market in Phnom Penh is known as Phsar Thom Thmei means ‘Big New Market’ in Khmer. Its…

    No Comments » | Cambodia |

    Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival in Photos

    The Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival takes place every year in late November and early December. The main…

    1 Comment » | Photos, Thailand |

    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 |

    Slurp! Snake Drink, Vietnam – Friday Photo

    This strong spirit full of small snakes is available all over Vietnam. This photo was taken of some in a market whilst backpacking in Sapa in north Vietnam. The drinks all have different properties, some said to improve sex drive, nice!

    1 Comment » | Photos, Vietnam |

    Phnom Penh Temple – Friday Photo

    After the storm has passed at a small temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

    2 Comments » | Cambodia, Photos |

    View from Labuhanbajo, Flores, Indonesia – Friday Photo

    Labuhanbajo  is the starting point for a trip to Komodo. After an epic effort to get to Labuhanbajo we were well pleased…

    No Comments » | Indonesia, Photos, South East Asia |

    My favorite islands in Thailand

    I’ve been coming to Thailand for years. I first came in 2005 and I feel in love with the country…

    6 Comments » | Thailand, feature |

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