Myanmar is no longer off-limits for overland travellers, in fact it’s simple enough to cross from Thailand to India (or vice versa) through one of the most incredible countries I’ve been lucky enough to visit. Here’s a wrap video of some […]
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EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF MYANMAR
BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Myanmar: Happy, welcoming, naturally diverse, exciting, hot and dusty What seems to make the Myanmar people happy? I’d have to say – life. There were very few occasions I ever caught an Burmese person looking glum or […]
EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF THAILAND
SOPHEE SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Thailand: smile-stimulating, easy, energetic, picturesque, peaceful What seems to make Thais happy? First and foremost, they seem to find joy in their families. The Thai family unit is very strong. Relatives work, play, live and grow together – they truly […]
THE BEST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD
Golden temples, temples on mountains, huge temples and ancient temples. South East Asia is full of them and it’s easy to get templed-out however dramatic and unique they are. Arriving in Siem Reap, the UNESCO World Heritage city I was […]
MY TOP TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
As a travel blogger, embarking on this year-long overland adventure involved downsizing my home office into the more confined surroundings of my Land Rover, Colonel Mustard. I’ve left my super-sexy 27” iMac and leather-bound swivel chair behind and swapped […]
