The small, sleepy town of Kratie, Cambodia (pronounced Kra-cheh) is located on the River Mekong in northeastern Cambodia. Like Kampong Cham this is another off-the-beaten-track riverside town that seldom makes…
Situated on the River Mekong in eastern Cambodia is the quaint, sleepy riverside town of Kampong Cham. This charming laid-back off the beaten track town rarely makes it onto Cambodia…
Hiking Volcan Acatenango in Guatemala is one of the most popular outdoor adventures you can do from the pretty cobbled city of Antigua. Acatenango is the third-highest volcano in Guatemala…
We hadn't heard of Pico Bonito National Park until we arrived on Utila Island, our second bay island in Honduras. We'd spent much of the previous two or three weeks…
Looking for things to do in San Pedro Belize? Read on for our recommendations of 7 fun things to do in San Pedro Belize.
Off the northern coast of Belize, a short ferry ride from Belize City, are a series of barrier islands dotting the crystal clear waters. Of the islands (cayes) that you…
The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole near the middle of Lighthouse Reef, 62 miles off the mainland of Belize City. You can visit it by boat to…
Just before Andy and I left the UK in 2016, I took one last girls' holiday to Morocco with a group of friends. Morocco has so many great cities you…
During my time Mexico - once on my very first long-haul trip way back in 2004 and later with Andy, along with visiting the "go-tos" of Cozumel, Tulum, Cancun, or…
Did you know there are many outdoor activities in Czech Republic? Find out some of the most fun outdoor activities in Czech Republic.
"It won't stop...how do I make it STOP!" I shrieked at Andy. "Stop twisting the handle" Andy called back, laughing. Exploring Bagan by ebike (electric bike) didn't get off to a…
The tranquil, laidback city of Nakhon Phanom is in the Isaan region of northeast Thailand. Its name means 'City of Mountains' due to its view of the towering, limestone mountains…
Despite living in Cambodia for over a year we still haven't posted anything about two of its most important sites, that should be included in any Phnom Penh itinerary. It's been 10…
Thousands of cenotes (pronounced say-no-tay) dot the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. These are natural sinkholes in limestone bedrock, some are underground, some are open-air and some are a combination of…
There’s no denying that Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions of the world for travellers. With such luscious scenery, warm climates and rich cultures, it’s no…
Earlier in the year Andy and I got the opportunity of a weekend staycation at Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Due to work and travel commitments, we…
Looking for a great eco-tour in Hoi An? Read on to find out about an amazing fishing and basket boat eco-tour with Jack Tran Tours.
Based on our time living in Cambodia, Andy and I want to encourage people to spend longer in Cambodia and to visit more than the most touristic destinations like Siem…
Renowned as one of Vietnam's most interesting and beautiful areas is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. It's a must-visit for any Vietnam itinerary. The area is…
Just like Laos, Vietnam had been on my to-visit list for many years and more so since arriving in Cambodia about a year ago. So, when Andy announced his madcap idea…
To mark the United Nations World Tourism Day which is celebrated annually on the 27th September asked six other travel bloggers to share their favourite ecotourism experiences. Here’s what they…
I love hiking and trekking, but unfortunately, Cambodia isn't really renowned for these activities. So naturally, one of the main things I was keen to do whilst in Laos was…
Did you know that aside from the main Cambodia temples such as Angkor Wat, there are also many outlying temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park.
In June I was invited as media to the Mekong Tourism Forum 2017 (MTF 2017) in Luang Prabang, Laos PDR (Peoples Democratic Republic). Laos has been on my to-visit list…
Whilst we were living in Cambodia we tried to visit and write a new off-the-beaten-track destination every month. The aim was to encourage people to get the most out of…
In recent years the controversy in Southeast Asia around elephant tourism and what an ethical elephant sanctuary is has increased tenfold. In Cambodia, in particular, in the Mondulkiri province, more…
When you think of Indian food the first thing that springs to mind is curries, often those that can be bought from a takeaway or restaurant in your home country. However…
First thing each morning I curse, I curse that yet again I've been woken at the crack of dawn and not by my alarm! We're woken daily by rinky-dink wedding…
I asked four other travel bloggers to tell us the most romantic destinations they'd ever been to (either alone or as a couple) and why. You never know the answers…
Last week Andy and I waved goodbye to 5 of our friends from the UK, as their long anticipated trip to visit us in Cambodia for two weeks came to…
It's time for our 2016 travel review. This was the year that saw Andy and I realise our dream of leaving the UK to travel, and live and work abroad. It's…
Long term travelling often means spending the festive season abroad too. For many travellers this comes with mixed feelings. It's inevitable to miss family and friends at home, to wish…
If you’re looking for a useful long-term travel packing list, then sorry but I’m afraid this post won't be much help. I’m awful at packing light, always have been and…
We arrived in Cambodia with mixed emotions, sad that our travelling was over for a while, but also excited and a little nervous at what lay before us - living…
Myanmar (Burma) has been on our wish list ever since we first visited Cambodia eight years ago, at a time it was still untouched by tourists. Every year we've said "we must…
Do you love off the beaten track adventures and discovering non-touristy places? If the answer is yes, then Saint Martin's Island in Bangladesh should tick those boxes, especially in low…
There were a few heart leaping moments as we checked in at Kolkata for our Dhaka flight. First, the attendant thought six of us were travelling. Not a problem so…
When we first decided to visit India one of the key things on my to-do list was a houseboat stay on the Kerala backwaters in Alleppey, South India. This is…
I love animals, especially wild animals and always try to incorporate something associated with them into any trip. Andy, on the other hand, isn't fussed, but on this occasion, he'd…
Normally when you think of Goa you imagine picture perfect, palm-fringed, sandy beaches by day; sunset cocktails, beach bars, music and parties by night. From what we'd read that's pretty…