Having lived in Laos for all but a year since 2009, I realise how little the general visitor to the PDR takes home with them in terms of experiences and memories. Perhaps that is because ever since I started living in Laos I have wanted to explore my new home on a motorcycle. And now […]
Read More Living Laos by riding it
Leaving the comforts of my home has always been not only exciting but also somewhat comforting to me. Travel has helped me grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn things in life. The most precious memories I have of growing up are of going to different places, experiencing different cultures and languages, and enjoying the local delicacies. Taking family […]
Read More Impressions of eastern Nepal & the gem that is Ilam
The city of Mae Sot in western Thailand displays most of the hallmarks of a small border crossing hub. Rich in trade, the quiet little town is a fascinating melting pot of people. Over decades, influxes of refugees fleeing neighbouring Myanmar, many from the persecuted Karen tribe, have shaped the city and earned it the nickname of […]
Read More Find five-star dining in surprising Mae Sot
Established some 4,000 years ago on the banks of the Red River, and chosen as the capital more than 1,000 years ago, Hanoi is widely regarded as the historic heart of Vietnam. It clings strongly to traditions. The city’s Old Quarter transports visitors back in time. Over the centuries, Hanoi has been exposed to the ups […]
Read More Far and wide: Inspired by Hanoi’s hoa sữa
I enjoy supporting the ‘underdog’ destinations of the world. They are often unique and beautiful in their own right, yet are under-visited for one reason or another. An example I’ve already written about for “GT” Travel is the American Prairie Reserve in Montana. Another place worth visiting by anyone seeking adventure is Rancho El Aribabi […]
Read More Busting the borderland’s bad rap
As the gateway to the iconic temples of Angkor, Siem Reap is one of the busiest ‘tourist towns’ in Southeast Asia. Angkor Wat is a must-see, of course, but Siem Reap and its surrounds have much more to offer those who would stay a while longer. With Siem Reap as a base, you can experience […]
Read More The luxury of simply feeling good in Siem Reap
