As the plane approaches Arrecife airport, the deep Atlantic blue beneath gives way to white frothing waves against a stark, volcanic shore. Beyond, arid scrubland connects low-slung white towns. Their bright little boxes stopping abruptly… More
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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Solitude And (A Little) Suffering In Luang Prabang
After the urban madness of Vietnam, arriving in Luang Prabang’s minuscule airport had been the travel equivalent of going into solitary confinement.
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The Curious Traveller 