Colombo, the busy and often chaotic Capital of Sri Lanka is most people's arrival destination by air. While there are a few sights to see in and around Colombo you'll soon want to head out and one of the more popular routes is from Colombo to Galle. On the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, Galle is the provincial capital of the aptly named Southern Province. A longtime popular … [Read more...]
Asia Travel Archives
Asia Travel Archives
Danang to Hoi An Vietnam
The best way to get from Danang to Hoi An is by road. Most travellers will stay in Hoi An, the picture-perfect UNESCO Heritage-listed town but will arrive in Danang by air or rail. This is because Hoi An has neither a railway station nor an airport but don't worry it isn't far and below I'll cover the quickest, cheapest, most luxurious, budget and comfortable ways to get … [Read more...]
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An, Vietnam. The Three Best Ways
Ho Chi Minh is about 930Km from Hoi An by road and is the largest city in Vietnam. The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An is of course, a direct flight ( approx 1.5 hours) but there are cheaper and arguably nicer and more eco friendly ways to make the journey. Unfortunately flying isn't direct, neither is the train, both terminate in Danang. Ho Chi Minh was the … [Read more...]
Bun Bo Hue – Bún Bò Huế – What is It?
Bun bo Hue originated in the beautiful ancient city of Hue in Central Vietnam. Like the more famous Pho Bo, it is a beef noodle dish but is distinctly different due to history and origins. Geographical origins and climate invariably affect flavour and ingredients found in classic Vietnamese dishes but pho bo, unlike bun bo Hue, has a French influence. Hue was long known as … [Read more...]
Staying in an Iban Longhouse in Sarawak
The Iban tribe of Borneo are unique and special people. These are the former head hunters of Borneo but headhunting days are now long gone. More or less. Some groups of Iban still live traditionally in communal longhouses where dozens of families share a large covered communal area. These traditional longhouses are in remote areas, hard to access but modern Iban Longhouses … [Read more...]
Where To Stay For Phong Nha National Park and Caves
Phong Nha is an absolute jewel of Vietnam. If you thought Sapa and Halong Bay were the ultimate must see places for natural beauty, think again. Phong Nha, more correctly Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is a stunner. If all you want from Vietnam is natural beauty and the unspoilt Vietnamese rural landscape, that's fine. However, Phong Nha doesn't just have that. Phong Nha … [Read more...]
Getting a Traditional Thai Sak Yant Tattoo in Bangkok
I've got my traditional Thai tattoo, it's hours old and I love it. It's about hand-sized, in the middle of my back and it holds a deep meaning. It was created by a master Ajarn - Ajarn Neng- with a traditional metal spike. It hurt, only a little. Want to know more? There is a lot more to the experience than just turning up at a tattoo shop and picking your design. Sak Yant, the … [Read more...]
Is It Worth Visiting Bhutan?
We recently spent 10 days touring Bhutan, including hiking, after years of dreaming of visiting this mystical Himalayan kingdom. This was my ultimate bucket list destination and I've finally been. You probably know that Bhutan costs $250 per day per person to visit ( ballpark figure - this can vary either way) so is it worth visiting Bhutan at this price? For me, no, it wasn't … [Read more...]
Amphawa Floating Market Travel Guide and Review
Amphawa Floating Market is one of Thailand's best floating markets and is an easy distance from Bangkok for a day trip, weekend or overnight stay. It's in a lovely part of Thailand, Samut Songkhram and this area is worth your time. Amphawa Floating Markets are open on the weekends, Friday to Sunday and they are afternoon / evening markets. They officially open between 2pm and … [Read more...]
Thai Food for Beginners
What is Thai food? Most of us know these days. Many have eaten Thai cuisine in a restaurant at least once, so maybe a guide to Thai food for beginners is a little redundant. All the same, Chef and I thought we'd put together a beginner's guide to Thai food to help you if you are new to Travel in Thailand. Maybe you're taking kids to Thailand ( great plan!) and wondering … [Read more...]
Bali with Kids
Visiting Bali with kids is relatively easy and there is plenty for children to enjoy on this amazing little island. In this post we look at where to stay, things to do, temples, attractions, food in Bali for kids and more. Check out the video my son made of the Bali snorkel tour recently, it's further down the page. If you have any questions on Bali with kids please put them in … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka with Kids
Sri Lanka is a justifiably popular holiday destination for people of many nationalities. But Sri Lanka with kids? Does that work? Is Sri Lanka a good destination for families, toddlers, babies or children of any age? We've taken our kids to Sri Lanka many times and it's been great. So let us help put your mind at rest about trying a holiday in Sri Lanka with kids. I promise to … [Read more...]