Ubud is described as the cultural and arts centre of Bali. And it’s not hard to see why as you pass through bustling streets filled with handcrafted items, yoga studios and cookery schools. An escape into nature is only a hop, skip and a jump from the centre of Ubud, making it the ideal place […]
June 2019
10 Essential Items you Need for Motorbiking Vietnam · So The Adventure Begins
Planning on doing the iconic motorbike tour through Vietnam? Or even just a short motorbike trip? Here are some essential items you’ll want to pack to make sure your trip runs smoothly! I’m not talking about what clothes to pack, or what shoes you’ll need to wear – This post shares kit that you need […]
phong nha Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Vietnam Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 If you only have the budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. Hands down one of the best day trips I’ve ever done. Jungle Boss are the only company to offer the Abandoned Valley tour and honestly […]
jungle boss Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Vietnam Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 If you only have the budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. Hands down one of the best day trips I’ve ever done. Jungle Boss are the only company to offer the Abandoned Valley tour and honestly […]
national park Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Vietnam Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 If you only have the budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. Hands down one of the best day trips I’ve ever done. Jungle Boss are the only company to offer the Abandoned Valley tour and honestly […]
Photo Diary Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Cambodia Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Bayon stands in the centre of the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Bayon was my favourite temple on my first trip to Cambodia back in 2016, and remained a firm favourite on this recent trip too! Here’s a peak around it! Bayon Temple | ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន The […]
abandoned valley Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Vietnam If you only have the budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. Hands down one of the best day trips I’ve ever done. Jungle Boss are the only company to offer the Abandoned Valley tour and honestly I couldn’t fault the day. It was […]
Personal Archives · So The Adventure Begins
Motorbiking Posted on May 6, 2019May 24, 2019 I guess this is kind of my own “eat, pray, love” episode. Girl has heart broken, decides to go on an epic adventure and falls back in love with life. Cliche, I know, but this trip literally changed my life. Okay cool story, but why am I […]
10 Easy Ways to be More Eco-Friendly in Vietnam · So The Adventure Begins
Saigon, in line with the rest of Vietnam, is not great when it comes to being eco-friendly. Particularly with regards to plastic consumption: Vietnam is king at unnecessary plastic usage – be it bagging chewing gum (really?), wrapping bananas in cling-wrap (you know the peel is already protecting it right?) or serving drinks in takeaway […]
Buying a 1972 Honda Cub: The Honda Cub Exchange · So The Adventure Begins
I think everyone has a few crazy pipe dreams; wild fantasies that more-often-than not stay as a whimsical “if only’s”. Well this year is very much a year of going after what I want, so I took the plunge and did something with my pipe dream. I bought myself a Vintage 1972 Honda Cub, and […]
A Travel Guide to Vung Tau, Vietnam · So The Adventure Begins
This travel guide shares everything you need to know to explore the beachside town of Vung Tau, near Vietnam’s Southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City. It covers everything that I like to know before travelling to a new destination including the highlights, the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay […]
Saigon by Night: Bonsai River Cruise · So The Adventure Begins
The Bonsai River Cruise offers the ultimate romantic night out in Ho Chi Minh City: an evening sailing down the Saigon river, sipping wine and eating delicious food, with a backdrop of the twinkling city skyline floating past. Being a single-little-pringle, it’s not often I get to indulge in these romantic experiences. So when Bonsai invited […]
A Quick Guide to Bao Loc · So The Adventure Begins
My first visit to Bao Loc was a bit of an afterthought, but my time in this relaxed city ended up being a highlight of my motorbike trip through Vietnam. This guide covers everything that you need to know to explore Bao Loc, including the highlights, the best time to visit, how to get there, […]
Murder mystery in Saigon: An Urban Tales Tour · So The Adventure Begins
As a child, Cluedo was always my first choice of board game. As an adult, my favourite TV shows and books revolve around crime and murder. So is it really any surprise that the best tour I’ve experienced in Vietnam was this insane murder mystery tour of Saigon’s Chinatown? Not. At. All. And I’m confident […]
