2020 Guide to the White Temple of Chiang Rai
Today the White Temple of Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Khun) is one of the towns top attractions, with thousands of tourists visiting it each year. However, this wasn’t always the case. By the start of the 20th-century, the original Wat Rong Khun was in a bad state of disrepair. Enter Chiang Rai local and artist…
Climbing Mount Batur in Bali (A 2020 Guide)
Climbing Mount Batur to watch the sunrise is one of the most popular things to do in Bali. It’s easy to see why. A two-hour trek by torchlight, a spectacular sunrise at the summit and views of nearby Mount Agang and Mount Agung are just a few things that make this climb so special. So…
Top things to do on Nusa Ceningan – a 2020 guide
Nusa Ceningan is small but mighty. The geographical baby of the Nusa islands found just off the coast of Bali, yet still with its own collection of stunning natural wonders that make it well worth a visit. Due to its size, you can explore most of the island in a day – and these are…
A 2020 guide to visiting Buddha Park in Vientiane
Buddha Park in Vientiane is one for the weird and wonderful list. Set across a couple of acres of grounds next to the Mekong river, it’s home to a huge collection of eclectic and slightly crazy Buddhist and Hindu mythological sculptures. It might look like a graveyard where centuries old religious relics have come to…
How to Get From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khao San Road (2020 guide)
So you’re looking at how to get from Suvarnabhumi airport to Khao San Road? Luckily, as Khao San Road is such a popular area for backpackers to stay, with lots of hostels and cheap hotels, there are plenty of ways to easily get from Suvarnabhumi airport to Khao San Road. Read on and you’ll find…
A guide to the Semenggoh Nature Reserve Orangutan Experience
If you’re looking to encounter semi-wild orangutans in Sarawak, Semenggoh Nature Reserve, just outside of Kuching, is the place to go. Although Sepilok Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Sabah might seem like the most popular choice for visitors to Borneo. In my opinion, Semenggoh offers a much less touristy experience. Not forgetting being much less expensive too.…
Top Things To Do in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
From markets brimming with foodie and handicraft delights to post-colonial landmarks, futuristic houses of worship and beautiful offshore islands. There’s so much in Sabah’s state capital just waiting to be explored. Here are the ten top things to do in Kota Kinabalu you can’t miss when you’re there. Signal Hill Observatory Platform The Signal Hill…
The Ultimate Gili Air Guide
Ah, Gili Air. The second-largest, and what I’d consider the Goldilocks of the idyllic trio of eco-islands, nestled between Bali and Lombok. With just the right amount of quiet of Gili Meno and just the right amount of party vibes of Gili Trawangan, it offers the perfect balance. Thinking this sounds like your kind of…
Where to find the best Wifi on Alona Beach, Bohol
The Philippines is renowned for having the worst internet connectivity in the whole of Southeast Asia. And although it isn’t quite as bad in Alona Beach, Bohol, as it is on other Philippine islands, it’s still not great. Even hotspotting your phone data doesn’t get you too far here. However, despite this, I did find…
How to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, Sabah
Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan are two main destinations for travellers visiting Sabah, Borneo. Kota Kinabalu as a vibrant city and gateway to beautiful marine parks and rainforests. And Sandakan as an eco-tourism hub for a whole of host of unique wildlife experiences. Therefore moving from one place to the other is a journey most visitors…