Why we said NO to riding elephants (and why you should too)
Riding elephants is a popular tourist activity in Southeast Asia. But do people realise that they may be supporting the abuse of these beautiful animals?
Tag: Thailand
36 Hours in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is a hectic, sweaty city. There is so much to do, so we’ve compiled an itinerary that will show you the best of the city’s offerings!
5 destinations we would love to revisit
Isn’t it funny how some places stick with you long after you’ve departed, while others don’t? Here are our top 5 destinations we want to revisit someday!
The only packing guide you’ll ever need for Southeast Asia!
It’s hard to know what to pack for a trip to Southeast Asia sometimes! This post will hopefully help you out. Sometimes, it’s a nightmare deciding what to pack for a trip overseas. We made numerous lists, packed and re-packed…
Kickin’ back in Koh Samui
If the weather at Koh Tao had been a bit on the dull side, the weather while we were at Koh Samui was nothing short of brilliant. It was stinking hot, sunny, and we soaked it up.
Koh Tao’s rhinos and underwater scenery
The journey to Koh Tao was a bit of a rough one. We flew from Yangon to Bangkok and had a night there before catching the overnight train, and both of us managed to get food poisoning in Bangkok! So…
Cooling down with Thailand’s beer
Beer in Thailand is great – there’s nothing quite like cooling down under that hot, hot sun with a Singha or Chang in hand!
Street food in Bangkok’s Chinatown and visas for Myanmar
We decided to have a lazy morning after our hectic day the day before, so we hung around Khao San and Rambuttri, got a brutal Thai massage, had a pad Thai off the street, and lazed around by the rooftop…
Bangkok’s Grand Palace and a rooftop bar
We are in Bangkok! This is a mad city with crazy traffic, 20 million people, countless temples, and great food. We made it through the protests blocking off a major road near our hotel to Khao San Road, the backpacker…
Useful sites and blogs for Southeast Asia travel planning
While planning this trip, we’ve used online sources for accommodation and figuring out how to get from A to B, rather than guidebooks which are often really out of date. That said, we’re taking chapters of the Lonely Planet with…