Thailand’s Full Moon Party is not the stuff of dreams anymore, where only a handful of people have been to. In fact, Thailand’s in the middle of a massive tourism boom and it’s difficult to come across a person that’s been to Thailand and not been to the famous Full Moon Party. Every month over […]
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Essential Guide to Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
Koh Phi Phi, is a small popular paradise island in the South of Thailand and is one of the most desired destinations in this wonderful South East Asian country. Beautiful beaches, amazing viewpoints, hidden coves, tall palm trees, no traffic, all night parties. Is there any wonder why Koh Phi Phi’s popularity just keeps getting […]
4 unusual experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a small bustling city that lies in the hills of Northern Thailand. An exciting place with lots of things to do. People fall in love with this place and end up staying longer than anticipated and for good reason, from cooking classes, jungle trekking, meditation, and yoga retreat to elephant sanctuaries. As […]
Thailands Intriguing Vegetarian Festival
Just when I thought Thailand couldn’t surprise me anymore with its weird and wonderful culture. BANG!! it did it again when I attended the vegetarian festival this month in Phuket. We woke up super early and hired motorbikes to drive into Phuket town for the annual vegetarian festival. Now when you think ‘vegetarian festival’ you […]
Travel Plans: I’m going “home”
Recently I decided to return to my beloved Asia. In other words…HOME! I don’t really know why but I am craving some noodles a hell of a lot nowadays, the novelty of using chopsticks is probably the reason and the heat, I mean I am just sick of being cold in summer here. I’ve been […]
Essential guide: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, is the most popular city in the North of Thailand. It is now a major destination on most peoples itineraries and who can blame them. Chiang Mai offers a great mix of culture, history and modern city life. Theres plenty of things to do and see; from the beautiful temples, great shopping, incredible views […]
A Big Mistake: I supported Animal Tourism
Recently it has come to light in the media about Tiger Temple in Thailand. A huge tourist attraction that allowed visitors to go and take that breath-taking picture with fully grown tigers that you see all over the internet. If you don’t know what happened the Thai authorities have recently been trying to close down Tiger […]
Dear Asia, I’m sorry but I had to leave you
Dear Asia, I’m sorry I had to leave you. I just became too comfortable and anyone that knows me knows that I don’t like to be comfortable in places for too long. We all knew it wasn’t going to last, I wasn’t going to stay forever. You changed me. I learnt how to communicate by pointing, […]
5 Places not to miss in South East Asia
There are some places that I have visited that have stolen a little piece of my heart. One thing my favourite places in Asia have in common is that they are all very relaxed and laid-back places. No wonder they stole my heart. Here are some of my favourite places in South East Asia that should […]
5 Survival Tips for Teaching in Thailand
I often get people asking me about my experiences teaching in Thailand. I spent a year teaching there and had the best time of my life. I met lots of new people from local people, my students and other travellers, I indulged myself into some of the spiciest foods, adapted myself to a local rural lifestyle […]