This is a small, cosy guesthouse located 15 minutes walk from the JR Asahikawa train station. Location It is easy to find the guesthouse. As you get off the train at JR Asahikawa head towards the west exit. When...
Review: Le Village Guesthouse – Cebu City
As we wanted to head south of Cebu to swim with the whale sharks we spent a day here and there at Le Village Guesthouse as a stopover. We arrived at Cebu Airport and then took a metered taxi...
Review: Nordzee Hostel – Boljoon
Noordzee Hostel is situated in Boljoon, which is in the south of Cebu city. This hostel is a very popular stopover for backpackers who have come to visit the whale sharks in Oslob. Another reason is because there are no other...
Halong Bay – Cruising and Kayaking
Once we had gone to experience the city and history of Saigon we decided that it would be nice to explore a little of the scenery in Vietnam. We’ve heard of Ha Long Bay from a few backpackers on...
Sakura Hostel Saigon – Ho Chi Minh
It’s hard travelling around a lot of cities. You move around a lot and sleep in different places. Each time you learn something new. This time was no exception. I’m not a fussy person – the bed can be...
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)...
Review: Orchid Lodge Hostel in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Orchid Lodge in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia We intended to stay at a different hostel when we arrived in Tanah Rata in Cameron Highlands: CH Travellers Inn http://chtravellersinn.com/. They do dorms for 25 RM per person and were one of the recommended...
Review: Teva Zirra Lite Walking Sandals
Review of Women’s Teva Zirra Lite Walking Sandals The reality is I’m going to be on my feet most of the time over the next 7 months of backpacking so I needed to invest in some good quality, comfortable,...
Review: Lifesystems Solo Traveller First Aid Kit
Review of Lifesystems Solo Traveller First Aid Kit Andrew bought this a while back as a professional First Aid Kit for hiking after reading some good reviews via various websites. However I feel that I should write about it...