We were so happy to escape the noisy, busy and touristy streets of Phuket. We didn’t know what to expect of Chiang Mai but it was definitely so much more peaceful and nicer. The city is 700 years old...
Chai Lai Orchid Lodge in Chiang Mai – Review
This was a bit of a treat for us in Chiang Mai but we thought it was worth it because: a) we were in the middle of an elephant camp (yes elephants walking past our windows every morning) b)...
Chai Lai Orchid Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand – Trekking with Elephants
If you like elephants, fruit and supporting human rights (and to be honest, who doesn’t?) then there’s no better way to spend a couple of days than Chai Lai Orchid Resort. Nestled in the Mae Wang mountains, an hour outside the...
Rock Climbing at Railay Beach
Thailand isn’t just about the beaches and the parties. There are a few islands around Krabi, in the south of Thailand, that are renowned for its adventurous sports. It’s a good way to try something different and see something from...
Langkawi – Jewel of the Kedah
Langkawi is the Jewel of Kedah comprising of a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the northwestern coast of peninsular Malaysia. The islands are shrouded with myth that a maiden had laid a curse on Langkawi and that it...
Penang – A modern city whilst retaining its heritage
All I knew about Penang was that it was an amazing place to sample an array of different cuisines – they have the some of the best Chinese, Malaysian and Indian dishes in this small island. However there is...
Penang – Foodie Recommendations
Today we thought to do a foodie post because Penang is not just about the sightseeing there is also some amazing food. There are tours that are just dedicated to eating and people who flock to Penang to spend...
Review: Friendly Green House Hostel in Georgetown, Penang
I have been wanting to write about this hostel for a while now. It was recommended to us by someone we met at the hostel in Ipoh. I think this is one the best hostels we have stayed at...
Ipoh – Murals and Mining
From the Cameron Highlands we followed the windy road down off the hills and into the city of Ipoh, state capitol of Perak. We didn’t know much about this city coming into it and the little we did know...
Experience everything British in the Cameron highlands – tea, strawberries and the cool weather
On our minibus journey to the Cameron Highlands the landscape started changing as we were heading 5000ft above sea level. Tea plantations dotted all over the rolling hills with wild trees sprawled across in the background. Nearby tents were...