Surprising Vietnam
It’s day 45 in Vietnam. We are in an apartment in Hanoi. It’s winter here so a light jacket is needed some evenings. The days are warm and hazy.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Following my last post Navi and I were set on the idea for living in Kuala Lumpur for 6 months. We’d looked at dozens of properties, negotiated fees and even …
Peninsula Malaysia Our Home from Home
I’m lovin’ Peninsula Malaysia. Navi and I are 45 days into a 90 day visa and already discussing the possibility of extending. It’s just nice here.
Life on the Road
111In 2014 before I quit my job to travel the world, I wrote this article. Back then I had a mind full of questions. I still don’t have all the …
The Road to Myanmar
Over Christmas I got hold of the latest South East Asia on a shoestring guidebook. The last time I owned one of these chunky editions was in 2006. Back then …
Backpacking Cost for a Couple in Sri Lanka
As promised here is my full breakdown of the backpacking cost for a couple in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately I neglected to keep a record of expenditure during the first few …
Fending off Feral Dogs in Asia
So yesterday we hiked to the top of Ella Rock. It’s a beautiful steep escarpment jutting out over the tiny hill town of Ella in Southern Sri Lanka. Most visitors …
Backpacking in Sri Lanka
Everyone you ask about Sri Lanka says the same thing. It’s like India but, a bit cleaner, a bit nicer and a bit more expensive. Having visited Sri Lanka now …
Online Booking for Budget Travellers
So I’m sitting here on the balcony of our AC room at Poppies guest house, Mirissa beach, typing. Navi is asleep on the comfy bed. The sun is shining and …
Fuji x100t Travel Camera Review
In 2014 I sold my big Nikon camera and all its lenses to help clear my mortgage. I did so without reservation as I knew I was close to my travel …