Luang Prabang, Laos: By some kind of freak accident, after only really encountering younger travellers so far on my trip, I managed to meet two like-minded girls of a similar age to me at the airport in Hanoi; both travelling alone and both of the mindset that cultural immersion was their thing rather than the … More Day 19 in South East Asia: Hello Laos!
In the grand scheme of things, eighteen days is not a long time, however a lot can be done if you use that time wisely. I used to squander my eighteen day annual leave period when I was in the fire service by spending most of my time drunk or hungover. Eighteen days in Vietnam … More Day 18 in South East Asia – Reflections on Vietnam
Somewhere between heaven and a puddle of my own sweat, Vietnam: I spent most of today trying not to sweat. And failed miserably. With an overnight bus journey to Hanoi to board later that afternoon and with checkout from my homestay being at midday, I had roughly around five hours left to kill in Hue. … More Day 12 in SE Asia – For the Love of Air Conditioning!
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: After being in transit for what felt like an age, three flights and 18 hours later I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City; exhausted, in need of more than two hours interrupted plane sleep, and dying for a hot shower and a massage. Prior to making a decision on how … More Day One In South East Asia
Living out of a backpack can be hard: what do you pack? How do you decide what’s important, essential and what may save your life? How much can you carry? What do you leave behind? Do you really need all those pairs of socks? What you pack and what you don’t pack ultimately depend on how long … More Ten Things Living Out Of A Backpack Taught Me
Now, I’m far from a globetrotting-pro, and I don’t claim to be experienced in navigating my way across rough terrain, remote desert land or arctic tundra with only 7kgs on my back and a tattered old atlas for company, but I do happen to know a few things, and what essentials to take with you … More Travel Light, Travel Safe, Travel Smart – Ten Things You Probably Won’t Need On Your Backpacking Adventure
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