Sri Lanka is very much on the rise as a destination, and rightfully so. For over thirty years the country was suffering a civil war, but since that has ended, it has quickly proven a popular spot for visitors with a rich and diverse cultural history as well as offering great value as a destination. …
Visiting Angkor Watt is surely close to the top of many traveller itineraries when in South East Asia, the majority of which will be staying in the town of Siem Reap. It was while spending a few weeks in Cambodia that I discovered a small project that aims to improve lives through education. Welcome to …
This is possibly the only guide to Hanoi you will need. It lists the major attractions as well as some that are a little more off the beaten path. It also has a very good tip about beer corner (my favourite spot in Hanoi, clues in the name). It’s from Brazilian travelling duo Nat & …
If you are thinking about visiting the Caribbean and in particular Trinidad and Tobago, I highly recommend checking this post out, especially if you’re a fan of beaches, waterfalls, temples and lakes that look like they belong on the moon! The post comes from Paulina and her travel blog Paulina on the Road. It starts …
I only have happy memories of Luang Prabang. As the main place of arrival for many travellers taking the slow boat between Laos and Thailand, it is a place that many will bump into a familiar face. It’s funny that as you travel you seem to often bump into people you met somewhere else, grab a drink, …
Overview: I wasn’t familiar with the Jagannath Temple before reading this post, now I am, and I’m fascinated by it. It comes from Voyager, a top travel blog from Indian travelling couple, Sandy and Vyjay. In it, they explore and share some interesting insights to pique your curiosity and learn more about this the historic monument. …
Overview: Myanmar is a stunning country to visit. The people are wonderful, the destinations amazing (and still relatively untouched by mass tourism) and they love a celebration – such as Paung Daw Oo. This post comes from Tanya and Andy on their work and travel blog, Can Travel, Will Travel. They were recently in Myanmar …
Overview: There are days when you’re travelling when everything runs smoothly. There are other days where things are a bit more stressful. Our trip to Qena was one of the latter kind, where we caused chaos simply by turning up at the train station. I do, however, think that it was entirely worth it; this …
I was not aware that the Taj Mahal had a twin until I came across this blog post about the Bibi Ka Maqbara. Located in Aurangabad, Southern India, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the real thing while scrolling through the images. How to get to the Taj’s twin This post comes from travelling couple Tania …
Siem Reap is wonderful, the people are fascinating; the nightlife has a great buzz and of course the place to stay while visiting the temples of Angkor Wat which are a short tuk-tuk (or long bike ride) away. But, while enjoying the nightlife I spotted a troubling scene unfold in front of me – something …