The first time I saw an image of the floating temples of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat my mouth dropped in awe. I thought I was looking at a photo of Bhutan at first. How had this been in Thailand all along and yet I hadn’t seen it on Instagram, on Facebook, and all over other […]
The Best Places to Visit in Malaysia: A Full Itinerary
When I backpacked around Southeast Asia back in 2013, I had low expectations for Malaysia – it was not the most popular or talked about stop on the Banana Pancake Trail. However, Malaysia ended up having so much to offer, it baffles me why it’s not as hyped a backpacking destination as its neighbors. Malaysia […]
Going Back to Thailand After Five Years
I still remember the way it felt walking off the plane, leaving my trepidation in the seat, wading into the cacophony of sounds in the arrivals hall of Bangkok airport, weaving through the glass doors, and out into the soft morning sunlight. The air had an entirely different quality in Southeast Asia, comforting with its […]
Komodo National Park; Indonesia’s Hidden Gem
This guest post about Komodo National Park post is by Charlie: Bali, the Gili Islands, Lombok … When you think of Indonesia these destinations probably pop straight into your head. And why not? With their beautiful beaches, paradisiacal infinity pools and lush green rice paddies its clear to see why they are at the top […]
Gili Air or Gili T, Which is Better?
If it was afternoon and the sun was high in the sky there was just one place where you could be sure to find me on Gili Air. I was probably floating in an inner tube, playing in the pool, being a kid again, and catching up with a few friends whom I had met on […]