With a lifetime of adventure, south-east Asia is way up on my recommendations list. At this time of year as we start preparing to scrape ice off our windscreens before work, it’s the palm fringed islands that I would suggest if you are planning an escape. Throughout south-east Asia many islands are becoming so popular […]
If you are planning a visit to Kanchanaburi, Thailand for the Death Railway and the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, there’s a few things to consider to make the most of your visit. Here’s a quick summary and some useful links to help with the minefield of information. Getting there The best way to […]
Myanmar is an under-the-radar destination which seems almost unvisited by Westerners compared to its neighbours Thailand, China and India. As a first time traveller in Asia, Myanmar is probably not a good destination to start with, but don’t let that put you off. If you are prepared with the basics, you’ll be experiencing what Thailand […]
I had been wanting to visit Myanmar (formerly the British colony of Burma) for quite some time. Mostly, because I was curious to see for myself a country which had been unofficially closed up from the outside world, for decades; due to its military regime. The extent of recent changes was way beyond what I […]
Just a week ago, the sad news was announced, of the death of the King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. At 88, and holding the record for the world’s longest reigning monarch, Thailand’s population and a good portion of the rest of the world is in mourning. Streets are congested with tuk tuks, food sellers […]
Travelling in Malaysia during Ramadan, in predominantly Muslim areas, can be frustrating if you are not prepared. However it can also be an interesting and rewarding cultural experience. Ketupat palas (sticky rice parcels wrapped in palm leaves) Last year I spent both Ramadan and Hari Raya, which succeeds the month of fasting, in Malaysia. Ramadan […]