Before leaving for this trip, and even throughout, I have been warned time and time again about the tricks and scams that are often played on tourists. Though I knew all the tips from home would never be a full proof plan, and sooner or later I’d experience it firsthand. Welcome to Cambodia, or Scambodia … Continue reading Scambodia
They say there is something in the water over here, and I believe them. It seemed as though once I got to Vang Vieng, some outer spirit invaded my body, turning me into a character one would commonly describe as ‘action woman’. Rope swings, rock climbing, partying and hot air ballooning. I wanted to give … Continue reading Vang Vieng
When sitting down to reflect on the last two days in Laos, two words come to mind; patience and blondes. In fact, even those two words are relatable – due to my growing patience for a certain group of blondes (at the best of times!) Both today and yesterday started on a bit of a … Continue reading Patience
First day of Laos and all I can say is wow. I love it. A day of temple-hopping, treatments and treasure hunts, I’m already beginning to feel symptoms of the so-called ‘travel bug’ coming on. Walking down the main street, you can definitely feel a French influence in the shop-fronts and produce. Not to mention … Continue reading I’m lovin’ it…Laos that is
The mighty ‘kong. We spent a night in a lovely guesthouse overlooking the Mekong River, which happened to house two particularly helpful travellers – an English man who had retired three years ago and, since then established a foundation and school teaching young adults in Laos to speak English; and another who was just overly … Continue reading King ‘kong
In one day, I watched the sun both rise and set. It’s fair to say, it’s been a fairly jam-packed last couple of days. It all started at 5.30am yesterday morning with a sunrise tour. We were driven to an incredible hidden viewing point to watch the sun emerge from the mist-covered valleys. Every second … Continue reading From sunrise to sunset
Alrighty, I’m back in action after my bout of illness. Let’s just say the last 48 or so hours were a blur of bushes and bathrooms. I did, however, manage to push myself (quiet literally) through a bike ride around some rice paddies in Chiang Mai. A lot of which was torture, but once we … Continue reading And I’m back
Markets and temples topped our to-do list today. After learning from our mistakes yesterday, we hopped aboard a friendly truck and made our way to the local Warorot markets. A three story high complex, we sought out the bargains from the bull#*$t, before rewarding ourselves with an authentic meal among locals. Having to pay to … Continue reading My Chiang Mai
As Tatoo Joe famously quoted in the Hangover; “Bangkok has them now…and she’ll never let them go”. Thankfully for us, our story didn’t quite go like that. For a moment I thought it did, but alas I write now from the safety of the airport, waiting to board the flight, aiding in our escape from … Continue reading “Bangkok has them now”
Dear Mum, Arrived safe. Found my phone. Lost the hostel. Found the hostel. Found the protest, and thankfully quickly lost it. You’ll be impressed to hear that I ate food on the flight – three crunchie chocolate bars, a biscuit, cheese and crackers, and hot chocolate. Spent the rest of the time between my Lonely … Continue reading One night in Bangkok
Where in the World 