How do you want to experience India? Do you seek the classic tourist spots? Or do you long to explore its rural landscapes? However, you plan your trip, where you stay can be just as important as what you do. With the right accommodation, you’ll be able to enjoy your…
Whether you are the adventurous type, looking to explore all Sri Lanka has to offer – from its many tea plantations, scenic train journeys and its numerous temples – or prefer to simply relax on one of the Island’s beautiful beaches, finding out a little bit about the country’s history…
It is not very often that I distinguish a book as being ideal for a particular gender, but The Thing Is by Andrew Carter is definitely, in my opinion, written with a male perspective in mind. That’s not to say that it was not an enjoyable read but, as a female,…
Even today, if someone, especially a female travelling alone, tells me they are off to explore the tumultuous area around Afghanistan and Pakistan, I would question their sanity but imagine a solo female traveller heading off to Central Asia back in the 1980s. Someone who was not there to cover…
Trendy bars have been popping up all over the Thai capital in recent years, but few people seem to associate this kind of nightlife with Bangkok. If you ask the vast majority of travellers where to head for a night out, I guarantee the first spot they will mention is…
The former Portuguese colony of Macau is the perfect example of East meets West. While Macau is still proud of its Portuguese heritage, in the 21st century, it brilliantly fuses its present-day Chinese rule, making it one of the fascinating holiday destinations throughout Asia. Its history goes back to the…
Chiang Rai has become exceedingly popular in recent years for one reason in particular. If you were to do a search on the internet right now, looking up ‘most visited temples I guarantee that Wat Rong Khun (also known as the White Temple) will appear within the top five, rating…
Hostels are not normally something we would opt to stay in. In fact, they are something that I tend to steer completely clear of but whilst researching our trip to Thailand I stumbled on a couple of properties that actually appealed. I will even go as far as saying that…
Whilst some ancient cities are long gone, Ayutthaya is a city so proud of its terracotta monuments and temples that preservation work has been extensively undertaken all around the city. Unlike other ancient cities where you can now only see the magnificent architecture of great civilisations from afar, Ayutthaya is…
Most visitors are drawn to Kuala Lumpur, charmed by its European lifestyle, high-class shopping venues, and a pulsating night scene. However, if you scratch a bit below the surface, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that there is a lot more to love in this vibrant destination for holidaymakers….