Moving from one country to another can be quite a hassle. We always pictured crossing the border to have high security, uniformed officials and sniffer dogs at the ready to give us foreigners the once over before entering the country. The ‘ordeal’ from leaving Thailand and getting to our first stop in Laos, (Luang Prabang) Read More
Category: South-East Asia
We kick off in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Lopburi and the renegade monkeys
After the interesting couple of days in Ayutthya (see here) we decided it was time to start making tracks North towards Chiang Mai. Before that we wanted to make one more stop on the way before getting the sleeper train. Upon consulting the Lonely Planet guide we decided that the next destination should either be Read More
Random Observations Post 2
Two new countries bring a whole new set of observations on the way of life in S.E Asia. So far between Laos and Vietnam I’ve noticed: 1. Most towns must have one sign maker who is rolling in it. Every guesthouse has the exact same font and style of sign. This man is one lazy, Read More
Ayutthaya
Going on the recommendation of the Germans (Patti and Jens) to go stay at Moradok Thai hostel in Ayutthaya we thought we would give it a go. After a short bus trip to this relatively sleepy town we got a tuktuk to the hostel and was greeted by an older thai lady with no teeth named Samsei. Read More
Kanchanaburi
After a return to Bangkok for a second time in under a week we were both looking forward to a break from the smog and heat of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi was just the ticket. It’s a small town with a rich history located about 4 hours west of Bangkok. Neither of us knew why it was Read More
The Best Breakfast in the World
I think I’ve found it. I know we’re covering a good section of the globe… I decided to myself I’d like to find the best breakfast ever. I’ve had many a good breakfast…. many an expensive breakfast (re: Le Meridien 100 dollar breakfast NYC) and even a Big Boy Breakfast. NOTHING compares to the Art Read More
Bangkok Baby
Bangkok – Best Experienced at night I could finish the blog there and let you decide why for yourselves but I’ll fill you in on our experiences in the city so far. Well it’s one of those places that you keep coming back to. Not necessarily because you love it but it’s actually one of the hubs Read More
Random Observations Post 1
A list of things I’ve noticed one month into the trip that are a little different to home: Men carry their girlfriend’s handbag. They don’t just hold it by their side but actually put it over their arm and walk down the street masculine as ever. All soft drinks from the street stalls come in old school Read More
Working during the trip
During out initial planning stages for the trip we always had in mind that we would either work in Australia or New Zealand, with New Zealand being first preference for both Donna and myself. As you are probably all probably more than aware of, the global economy is in a bit of a poor state. Read More