Our time in Thailand had been eye-opening. From being chased by stray dogs in Ayutthaya to enjoying the hospitality of a mosquito-impersonating hotelier in Pai, it had provided me the perfect introduction to life in Southeast Asia. On the eve of our flight to the Cambodian town of Siem Reap,…
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Pai, Chiang Rai, and Phayao: A succession of lunatics
Your vibe attracts your tribe.
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Signs of the world: The Thailand edition
Southeast Asia boasts some of the best signage in the world, thanks to a combination of cultural differences and a wonderfully loose grasp of the English language. Here are some of my favourites from our time in Thailand.
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Our endless search for authenticity reaches northern Thailand
“It was a shame how he carried on,” Boney M scathingly opined of Rasputin in their seminal 1978 Euro disco hit of the same name, which we’d heard seemingly dozens of times since setting off from Bangkok. And, in a more literal sense, it was a shame that – after…
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Two stupid idiots attempt to get to Thailand, and other adventures
In the words of Boney M, “it was a shame how they carried on”.
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Travel movie: 9 countries and 7 months in 4 minutes
A couple of years ago I took the solo trip of a lifetime, and travel blogged my way around the world. Here’s my – admittedly rather shaky – attempt to sum up my experience in video form. Nine countries and seven months in four minutes.
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From Iguazu to Kuang Si: Five fairytale waterfalls for your bucket list
“Don’t go chasing waterfalls”, TLC once sang. As far as I’m concerned that is spectacularly bad advice.
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Brows on fleek? Not if you get them ‘threaded’ in a Vietnamese garage
It can be hard to keep up with beauty treatments when on a long trip, but no matter how desperate you get, don’t do what I did in Vietnam…
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Never pinky promise a Sapa saleswoman
High in the idyllic hills of Sapa, North Vietnam, are enchanting views, fairytale waterfalls, and some very persistent saleswomen.
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The world’s best sundowners: Incredible places to catch an epic sunset
Nothing makes you celebrate the majesty of the planet we live on quite like an immense sunset painted across the heavens. When travelling the world, you experience the most incredible sunsets you’ll ever see. From the flat plains of South America to the tropics of Southeast Asia, I’ve rounded up…
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