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Posted from Sihanoukville, Krong Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia.With the immersive and intensive temple visits to Angkor Wat still on our minds and the thorough pit-stop at Battanbang just completed, both Joe and I craved some relaxing beach time. So we decided … Continue reading
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Posted from Battambang, Bat Dambang, Cambodia.We were a little sorry to leave behind our large colonial room and all the joys of exploring Siem Reap, however the next stop beckoned and a five hour bus journey south west, brought us … Continue reading
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Posted from Siem Reap, Cambodia.Sunrise – Angkor Wat ‘Quack, Quack, Quack’… The duck alarm clock shook us out of our slumber abruptly. Time was 4.30am and we were off to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat! Rubbing our eyes, we … Continue reading
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Posted from Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia.For many people visiting Cambodia, tourism means quite simply visiting the great Angkor temples and the nearby town of Siem Reap, and we were excited to finally visit this famous and iconic place. The … Continue reading
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Posted from Champassack, Laos.We had heard a lot about Si Phan Don before we got there about its location in the widest stretch of the Mekong and its relaxed vibe being the perfect place to not do too much. We … Continue reading
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Posted from Pakse, Champassack, Laos.Janette blazed the trail of travel and blogging long before we got our backpacking druthers together. We were colleagues in London before she left with her boyfriend for South America and Jaimie and I have been … Continue reading
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Posted from Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.After another bumpy minibus ride we arrived in the capital Vientiane and were immediately hit by how relaxed and sedate it felt. Feeling more like a small town rather than a capital city, it was … Continue reading
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Posted from Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Laos.The party continued into Vang Vieng. Touted as the Khao San Road of the Jungle, it is a dirt strip of a town lucky enough to be half way between Luang Prabang and Vientiane and … Continue reading
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Posted from Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos.Arriving in Luang Prabang after our two-day marathon slow boat trip was a relief for both our ears and sore backsides. We found a pleasant if small town with French colonial shuttered buildings that gave … Continue reading
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Posted from Huay Xai, Bokeo, Laos.Laos is popular with backpackers keen to enjoy cheap beer and loud music in the company of other backpackers, and as we squeezed past a big group of vest tops, fake Raybans and DayGlo suncream … Continue reading
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Posted from Samoeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand.“Hello, I’m Good – good guide”, the man announced offering his hand to greet us. His face was serious but there was a twinkle in his eye and a sense of mischief. We knew we … Continue reading
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Posted from Samoeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand.We sat with Son in the shade of the great temple at Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, and wondered how best to break the ice. Son is a Buddhist monk, one of the novices there … Continue reading
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Posted from Samoeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand.The best places for me have been the larger towns and the smaller cities. Chengdu, Dali and Kyoto amongst other favourites have all managed a happy mix of local culture, relaxed manner, good food and … Continue reading
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Posted from Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.As well as the many shopping malls and market stalls the city had to offer, Bangkok’s spiritual side was also to be explored and an afternoon spent at the Wat Phra Kaew and the Royal Grand … Continue reading
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Posted from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand.For the kings of Siam of the 14th century onwards, the city of Ayutthaya 80 km north of Bangkok, was key. It was their capital and in its heyday of … Continue reading
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Posted from Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.My Aunty Sadie (Sandra) loves Bangkok and when she heard that we would be visiting the city she immediately gave us her recommendations and wished she could join in and guide us herself. She put us … Continue reading
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Posted from Lam Thap, Krabi, Thailand.Thai beaches have been welcoming backpackers for years giving travellers plenty of time and space for self expression against a backdrop of sea side paradise. We landed at Krabi International Airport at night and took … Continue reading
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Posted from Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.The combination of Joe’s birthday and being in Thailand’s capital provided a great opportunity to celebrate ‘Bangkok’ style. We started our evening by going to the Centara Grand and their eat-as-much-as-you-like buffet, which for that evening … Continue reading
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Posted from Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.It is the heat of the day that keeps us moving here in Bangkok, as if standing still would be the wrong thing to do. The heat and the incredible busyness with everyone but the backpackers … Continue reading
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Posted from Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.We knew from the start that we would take afternoon tea in Hong Kong and it was the Peninsula Hotel that topped our list originally, however having heard mixed reviews we opted to … Continue reading