The penultimate travel diary blog post. Our epic 10 month adventure travelling to 18 countries around the world is coming to an end, but we still had five nights in Singapore (officially the Republic of Singapore) and a week in Dubai to enjoy before flying home. Singapore Changi Airport Singapore’s airport has been voted asContinue reading “6 days in Singapore: Big Bus Sightseeing, Gardens by the Bay, Jewel Changi Airport & Marina Bay Sands”
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Thailand Island Hopping: Koh Samui, Koh Tao & Koh Phangan inc Full Moon Party (Part II)
Koh Samui was next on our island hopping experience in Thailand, the second largest island in the country. To read about our time on the east coast of Thailand, click this link. Ao Nang > Koh Samui It was a long eight hour journey by various modes of transport including minibus, ferry and Tuc TucContinue reading “Thailand Island Hopping: Koh Samui, Koh Tao & Koh Phangan inc Full Moon Party (Part II)”
Thailand Island Hopping: Phuket, James Bond Island, Koh Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Ao Nang & Railay (Part I)
Renown for beautiful beaches, Big Buddha, markets and crazy nightlife on Bangla Road, Phuket in the Andaman Sea was our next point of call. Our task was to see as much as possible of the biggest island in Thailand in one day because we only had 24 hours spare to explore the mainland. Phuket Sightseeing,Continue reading “Thailand Island Hopping: Phuket, James Bond Island, Koh Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Ao Nang & Railay (Part I)”
Chiang Mai & Chai Lai Orchid Elephant Jungle Expedition
Famous for ancient temples and elephant rescue sanctuaries, the mountainous city of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand was next on our South East Asia itinerary. Chiang Mai (meaning ‘New City‘ in Thai) is steeped in history with 75 temples within the city walls. This popular backpacking destination was only founded in 1296 whenContinue reading “Chiang Mai & Chai Lai Orchid Elephant Jungle Expedition”
7 days in Laos: Vientiane and Luang Prabang
Laos wasn’t originally on our travelling itinerary but it made sense to visit because the country shares a border with Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, (as well as Myanmar and China). It was only an hour flight from Hanoi to the capital of Laos, Vientiane. Unfortunately, we only had one week to spare which meant we hadContinue reading “7 days in Laos: Vientiane and Luang Prabang”
10 days in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Travelling through Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Hanoi is a well-trodden backpacking route, and it was one we were both thoroughly looking forward to embarking on. I’d only heard good things. Once under Chinese domination for over 1,000 years, Vietnam is renown for its coffee, floating markets, motorbikes (two-thirds of households acrossContinue reading “10 days in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi”
East Coast Australia Road Trip – The Great Ocean Road & Melbourne (Part VIII)
Our time in Australia has sadly come to an end. Over the last eight weeks we’ve clocked up nearly 3,000 miles travelling by motorhome from Cairns to Sydney and then via car to Melbourne with my Mum on what has been a truly unforgettable East Coast Australian Road Trip. Some of my favourite highlights includeContinue reading “East Coast Australia Road Trip – The Great Ocean Road & Melbourne (Part VIII)”
East Coast Australia Road Trip – Canberra, Lakes Entrance, Phillip & Raymond Island + Yarra Valley (Part VII)
Canberra (ACT) – the Capital of Australia was our next point of call after spending an action-packed week in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. To read about everything we got up to last week including scaling the Harbour Bridge, watching a show at the Sydney Opera House, visiting Bondi and Manly Beach as well asContinue reading “East Coast Australia Road Trip – Canberra, Lakes Entrance, Phillip & Raymond Island + Yarra Valley (Part VII)”
East Coast Australia Road Trip – Sydney & Blue Mountains National Park (Part VI)
Sometimes it’s important to take a step back and realise if all what we’re doing is really happening. This week has been an unforgettable one. I’m so glad we’re able to share the next couple of weeks with my Mum, who has flown all the way around the world to travel with us from SydneyContinue reading “East Coast Australia Road Trip – Sydney & Blue Mountains National Park (Part VI)”
East Coast Australia Road Trip – Australia Zoo, Brisbane, Moreton Island & the Gold Coast (Part IV)
I can’t believe we’re now half way through our eight-week East Coast Australia Road Trip. Time flies when you’re having fun! Last week, we enjoyed a sunrise with wild kangaroos in Cape Hillsborough; explored Fraser Island (K’Gari) by 4WD and cruised along the Noosa Everglades before we then headed over to the Sunshine Coast. ToContinue reading “East Coast Australia Road Trip – Australia Zoo, Brisbane, Moreton Island & the Gold Coast (Part IV)”