Laos’ southern city, Pakse, isn’t famous for much. It’s widely known as a destination where ‘there isn’t much to do’. But the area is well worth a stay in – in fact, on my Laos itinerary, I advise travelers to spend the most time in this area. Why is that? Two words: Bolevan Plateau. This […]
Luang Prabang is Laos’ ancient, religious city and is somewhere that I really took to. It’s a popular city in Laos, and is visited by most of the travellers who pass through, but it still manages to be completely authentic and doesn’t feel too tourist trodden. It’s home to religious buildings and traditional rituals, museums, […]
A getaway with friends and family is a lovely way to holiday. Arranging to meet your nearest and dearest here in England eliminates the hurdles of airport queues, passports and injections – mild headache-inducers for most of us. Those diversions are way less daunting if you are travelling alone or with your partner, but co-ordinating […]
This post was written by Sam, blogger and Vietnam expert, who blogs on Itching for Travel. Vietnam is a trending destination in Southeast Asia for both backpackers and location independent travellers. Some travellers spend three months exploring the length and breadth of Vietnam. Others teach English in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang. […]
When I was planning my Laos trip, one word of solid advice I received was: make sure you go to Kong Lor Cave. Looking at the map of Laos, I saw that while most of my Laos itinerary route hugged the border with Thailand, Kong Lor Cave jutted slightly inland. At the time, I was […]
Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Rome’s main attractions highlight the city’s rich history, archaeological treasures, religious significance and architectural beauty. Rome’s top 2 attractions, the Vatican Museum and the Colosseum, are #37 and #39 on the list of most visited places in the world (both hosting 4 million […]
France has a lot to offer. There are epic nature spots all over the country, and the whole place is soaked in history – from Roman ruins to Renaissance Cathedrals to cultural French cities. The historical centres are always really well preserved and will make you feel like you’re going back in time! This 2 […]
If you haven’t heard, I’m going on an adventure. It’s going to take me from Bali to London, and I’m not getting a single flight. Instead, I’ll be taking trains, buses and (a few) boats. It’s going to be one heck of a journey! There are so many things that I’ve had to think about: […]
It’s no secret how much I love Bristol. If you have read any of my older blog posts, or follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I’m damn right obsessed with the place. Like, so obsessed it’s a little creepy and I hope Bristol doesn’t get freaked out. Bristol is just so many levels of awesome. […]
Everyone knows about the beaches of the Yucutan Peninsula of Mexico: like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. But did you know that there are some amazing beaches in Oaxaca state that are just as beautiful, have a similar climate and some of which are a lot less visited by Western tourists? What’s more, the […]