Most of us are aware of Japan’s unmistakable aesthetic before we arrive. By embracing its most famous haunts we become part of the postcard. If you’re beamed down into any part of Japan’s mainland it’s… More
Kuala Lumpur’s High Teas & Hindu Shrines.
Malaysia’s capital appeared through my bus window as skyscrapers clustered above pavements loaded with people on the march to where they needed to be.
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In Search Of Tea In Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands
The only place I’ve travelled in the world where a fruit stall doubles as a bus stop, is just outside the mountain town of Tanah Rata in Malaysia’s north.
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High Hoteliers And Slippery Senoritas In George Town, Penang
The shadows of the dreary hostel entrance clung to me as I shuffled out. The town’s streets eerily silent while I walked towards the bus station. It wasn’t quite dawn.
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24 Hours On Malaysia’s Langkawi Island
One of only two times I’ve written about my journey through South East Asia before, this post was originally published in 2014.
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A Lady Of Leisure On Thailand’s West Coast
After dhows through Halong Bay’s mist, beelines up the Mekong to northern Laos and business-like diving outings, the pleasure cruise to Railay Beach seemed odd.
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Learning To Scuba Dive In Krabi, Thailand
The hardest thing to describe to someone new to scuba diving, is the overwhelming sense of freedom that you get once you’re done. And by done I mean post-course comfortable.
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Colourful Hikes In The Hills Of Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai. Sore muscles from a dry Thai massage; incense from stalls along the night market drag; and the welcoming lines of Wat Chedi Luang.
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Along The Mekong From Luang Prabang To Huay Xai
I had chosen the two day ride up-river for three reasons: It was cheap; its slow boat smacked of relaxation; and it would take me directly to Thailand.
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A New Year Like No Other In Vang Vieng, Laos
Some travelling experiences feel irresponsible and slightly cringeworthy with hindsight.
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The Curious Traveller 