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.
Erawan Falls, Thailand
Erawan Falls, not far from Kanchanaburi, is a 7 tiered, cascading turquoise blue water fall that is surrounded by dense forest. Named after Erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology, the falls is located in the 342 sq [...]
Fire Dancers, Ko Samet
I’ve never really been impressed by the fire shows that you see on a regular basis on any beach in Thailand. However the fire dancers who perform outside the Ploy Bar on the main beach on Ko Samet really are [...]
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 a big and a very impressive art-deco building, built in 1937, and at the time it was the largest market in [...]
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 event is Sound & Light Show, which tells the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
We [...]
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 largest and most popular National Park in Thailand. The park is made up mainly of evergreen forest and grasslands and [...]
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Khao Sok National Park situated in Southern Thailand Khao Sok National park consists of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone khast mountains emerge from the trees with networks of tunnels running throughout.
Khao Sok is situated on Thailand’s [...]
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!
Phnom Penh Temple – Friday Photo
After the storm has passed at a small temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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 to find a room in a guesthouse with a rickety little balcony with a great view of the sea towards [...]
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 right then and there. I came back here in 2006 and have lived here on and off ever since. I [...]
