Please note that from 10 May 2014, foreign nationals residing in Thailand will no longer be able to exit and then re-enter Thailand via a land border crossing in order to gain another 30 or 15 days stay in the country. These changes are subject to further amendment therefore I will update this post once […]
Year: 2013
Flashpacking is …
…much like backpacking, but on a slightly better budget and more suited to my current attitude to travel and eagerness to experience rather than just see. People always ask how long I’ve been travelling, and then often assume I’m roughing it because I’m on a budget. Well, my budget is pretty low but I’m not […]
Yi Peng and Loi Krathong celebrations 2013, Chiang Mai
The light from the thousands of giant paper lanterns (khom) at the Yi Peng celebrations, added a beautiful warm glow to everything. Everywhere you looked the lanterns towered over the crowds like inflatable pillars, glowing with an overwhelming warmth. People were huddled around, gripping tightly onto their khom, waiting for the signal to release them […]
I got my dream job, now I need your help…
For those of you in the UK, it’s been advertised in nearly every newspaper there and been on the news, so you have probably seen it already, or applied for it. If not, check it out here: http://www.lovelivinglastminute.com [update – link expired, removed] As Spontaneity Champion for lastminute.com: – I can make the world my office. […]
Geocaching puts Phitsanulok (Thailand) on the map
“Where’s Phitsanulok?” I squeaked excitedly as I scoured the map on my GPS device, looking at the splattering of dots indicating hidden treasure. Neither of us has heard of it, which in a country we have visited numerous times between us, is quite a surprise. I quickly looked it up, finding plenty of information on […]
Orangutans of Borneo: Semenggoh nature reserve, Kuching
Bus K6 from Kuching, arrives with plenty of time to walk the 1.3km track to the centre at the Semenggoh nature reserve. Here you can see crocodiles and maybe an orangutan or two hanging out near the feeding platforms. At 9am the park ranger gather’s people to head to the central feeding area, just a […]