overland

THE BEST PLACE TO GET PAMPERED, POKED & PRODDED

THE BEST PLACE TO GET PAMPERED, POKED & PRODDED

I can confidently say I’ve never been to a tourist destination where holiday goers seem more relaxed than in Thailand. Beyond the idyllic settings and laid-back local attitude, the comparative affordability of everything seems to help people truly unwind. In Thailand, you […]

MY TOP TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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 […]

FULL MOON PARTY: IS IT THE BEST PARTY IN THE WORLD?

FULL MOON PARTY: IS IT THE BEST PARTY IN THE WORLD?

  It’s said to be one of the best bashes the 21st Century has to offer. Most of us have heard about it. Many of us have dreamt about it. Millions have conquered it. Thailand’s Full Moon Party is undoubtedly […]

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF MALAYSIA

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF MALAYSIA

  BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Malaysia: Stinking hot, welcoming, multifaceted, environmentally thoughtless and multicultural. What seems to make Malaysians happy? Food and family. What seems to make Malaysians unhappy? Commercial development in precious rural areas (e.g. Cameron Highlands). Lack of a voice on national issues […]

STREET ART: BREATHING LIFE INTO KL

STREET ART: BREATHING LIFE INTO KL

Ben and I completely fell in love with Singapore, for its vibrancy, relentless energy and mind-blowing architecture. We expected Kuala Lumpur to make a similar impression, but it turned out to be a very different city. While the people were just as lovely […]