It's been a year and a half since I moved to Singapore with work, and for all the travels around South East Asia, Ubud in Bali is still my favourite home away from home. From affordable spa treatments, to yoga classes, vegan cuisine, friendly people and the overall calm you feel when you are there … Continue reading Home away from home in Ubud, Bali
Category: South East Asia
Tioman Island – not much has changed since the days of South Pacific
A recent browse for idealic beaches just a stone's throw from Singapore led me straight to an island off the coast of Malaysia called Tioman. As a seasoned traveller, I had preconceived ideas about what this long weekend away might look like. Being Easter weekend, I imagined hoards of tourists crowding on boats, full hotels … Continue reading Tioman Island – not much has changed since the days of South Pacific
Ho Chi Minh Highlights
After only two days in Vietnam, I could already tell you where all the action was in the fast paced city of Ho Chi Minh - on the streets. No matter what your itinerary, type of transport, or grand tourist plan, nowhere else are you going to have as much fun as on a street … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh Highlights
Why Sri Lanka should be your next destination
The tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has long excited travellers as an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the big cities of India and the tourist beaches of Thailand, when planning a visit to South East Asia. With a history dating back to the birth of time, the country offers a picturesque getaway where the … Continue reading Why Sri Lanka should be your next destination
Roadside bars of Bangkok
Not quite the most polite of signs I've seen on my journey, but definitely the most forward. This was taken at a roadside bar in Bangkok, and by roadside, I mean don't get too drunk or you'll get run over or side swiped by a vehicle/tuk tuk/motorbike/anything with wheels. But how can you … Continue reading Roadside bars of Bangkok