Singapore is a city that needs little introduction. On the world stage, this wealthy republic may present itself as a global financial centre. Yet beyond that, there’s a wonderfully eclectic melting pot of cultures, nationalities and colonial heritage to discover. As well as being a great destination for a longer stay, Singapore is a good …
Cambodia Taxis & Tuk-Tuks: Pass App vs Grab
Like most countries in South East Asia, Grab taxi service is available in Cambodia and is popular with both travellers and locals alike. However, as soon as we arrived in Cambodia we found out it’s actually dwarfed by another app-based taxi service called Pass App. Therefore, I thought I’d see how it compared to Grab and …
The Best Cheap & Free Things To Do in Phnom Penh
Most people will probably tell you that you don’t need more than a couple of days to explore the sights of Cambodia’s capital city. And after just a few of days there, to be honest, I’d probably of agreed with them. However, we ended up spending a lot longer in Phnom Penh than we would …
Top things to do in Siem Reap itself
Visiting the famous Angkor Archaeological Park’s many temples is without a doubt one of top thing to do in Siem Reap. You could actually go further than this and say it’s one of the top things to see in the whole of Cambodia. Yet the attractions of Siem Reap don’t stop at the gates of …
The Ultimate One Day Angkor Wat Guide
Visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park is not just one of the top things to do in Cambodia but the whole of South East Asia. It is, after all, classed as the 7th wonder of the world. When visiting this Cambodian treasure, you can choose to buy either a 1, 3 or 7 day temple pass. …
A short guide to Don Det & Don Khon (4000 islands), Laos
You may think it’s strange that the landlocked country of Laos has one island, never mind thousands. Yet if you head to it’s southernmost tip you’ll find the wonderland of the Si Phan Don (meaning 4000 islands) where the Mekong river divides the landscape into a spectacular archipelago of little islands and waterfalls. When visiting …
Top Things to Do in Vientiane, Laos
A lot of travellers call Vientiane boring. That you shouldn’t invest more of your time there than a short stop over on the way to your next destination. However I would disagree with this. After spending 3 days exploring the Lao capital and I think it has plenty on offer for travellers to explore and …
A Short Guide to Tubing in Vang Vieng, Laos – 2018
Long gone are the days of tubing in Vang Vieng you’ve probably heard stories about. The endless riverside bars, the neck-breaking slides and swings and the saddening amount of boozed up tourist deaths. It was no surprise that back in 2012 the government enforced a huge crackdown. All the bars bars, swings and slides were …
Top Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang was one of those kind of places I fell in love with straight away. From it’s laid back riverside vibe and stunning sunsets to it’s old world feel and cute cafes, I definitely could have spent longer here than 5 days I did. So if you’re planning a visit to this ancient city …
A Short Guide to the Black House (Baan Dam) of Chiang Rai
Okay, so first things first. This slightly strange attraction of Chiang Rai appears to masquerade under a few different names. The Black House of Chiang Rai, the Baan Dam Museum or sometimes even the Black Temple. So call it what you like, but we’re just talking about just one place here.Mysterious names aside, the Black …