So, from Ho Chi Minh, myself and a friend began our motorbike journey to Hanoi. Stopping in random towns for steaming bowls of Pho, coffee, and well-needed rests oh and to rectify the blown up inner tubing of my tire Yes, that child was my mechanic. We then arrived in Da Lat, where we reunited […]
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The Củ Chi tunnels are a famous war memorial, compiled of a preserved network of tunnels that were used by the Viet Cong during their guerrilla warfare campaign against the invading American troops. The entrances of the vast tunnel system were small and camouflaged the tunnels themselves, dark, hot and cramped. Air ventilation was disguised […]
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Now, don’t get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against “Eat, Pray, Love”. However, there are a tonne of amazing travel films out there to ignite your wanderlust, other than that film. Let me introduce you to some of my personal favourite travel films that will take you from the mountains of Tibet to the Colombiann […]
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Whilst in Ho Chi Minh, I found myself in that well known in between stage where I was waiting to get paid before I could move on. I found a tour buddy and together we explored the city on foot, visiting as many free and cheap sights as possible… Tan Dinh Church This pink church […]
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The easiest place to hop on over to from where I was in Cambodia was Phu Quoc island, the much-disputed territory between Cambodia and Vietnam. When I mentioned to people that I was going there, it was met with appreciative gasps and “ooh I hear it’s beautiful there.” And well, some small parts of it […]
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“Bedbugs”, the word is enough to strike fear into the hearts of travellers, backpackers, and accommodation providers alike. The scourge that crawls into every nook and cranny of your possessions and leaves you scratching like a flea ridden dog. After my personal experience with bedbugs whilst in Cambodia, I know how much it sucks, so […]
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Do you ever get those moments when things seem to just…align? I was named after a song by Fleetwood Mac and ever since childhood they have been one of my favourite bands. “Go Your Own Way” is one of their best known, most iconic songs. I’ve known all the words to it since I was about […]
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One of my absolute favourite hangout spots in Kampot Cambodia was Simple Things. I loved everything about the place! The decor, the people and obviously the FOOD… Simple things made the most incredibly delicious healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes, breakfast lunch and dinner… From delectable frozen fruit smoothie bowls with crunchy homemade granola – which […]
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When we first saw signs pointing down the red dirt road stating “Sabay beach” we were a bit skeptical, to say the least. We weren’t aware of a beach being any closer to Kampot town than the half hour drive to Kep. After speculating for a while, we did eventually decide to go and check […]
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Out the front of the building and part of the Banteay Srey Womens Spa is the Deva Cafe. As with the spa, the cafe is part of the same project that employs, empowers and teaches Khmer women. Deva uses a combination of the best local ingredients and items picked fresh from their own garden to […]
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