After a well-rested sleep at Mekong Pottery Homestay* we headed off to explore Yenni’s uncle’s pottery factory. I was expecting a small-scale operation, so I was surprised to discover multiple huge warehouses tucked just off the main road. Without Yenni’s insider knowledge we would have been completely clueless, which made me curious about how many […]

If you only have the time or budget to splurge on one tour in Phong Nha, make it a hike through the Abandoned Valley. The jungle trek is challenging, but the spoils of swimming in idyllic blue waters, traversing giant cave formations and feasting on a BBQ under the overhang of a cave made the […]

Motorbiking in Vietnam, whether it’s a loop around a region or motorbiking across the whole country, is sure to be a bucketlist adventure. Of course, there are lots of risks when doing a motorbike trip in Vietnam, the foremost being road safety but there’s also smaller things that could happen like running out of gas […]

When cave explorers first explored this cave they were so mesmerised by the scale and stunning stalagmites and stalactites, that they decided Paradise Cave was the perfect name for it. Stretching 31km deep into the limestone karst, Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Asia. At some points, the cave hits heights over 70m […]

To visit Angkor Wat, you will need to base yourself in the city of Siem Reap. Here is some essential information for planning your stay in Siem Reap, including how to get around the temples. As the gateway to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is one of the easiest places to visit in Cambodia. There’s an […]

Everyone has a few crazy pipe dreams; daydreams that more often than not stay as whimsical “if only’s”. Well, 2018 was very much a year of going after what I wanted, so I took the plunge and did something with my pipe dream. I wanted to buy a vintage honda cub motorbike. So I found […]

Planning a trip to Cambodia this year? This guide shares the COVID entry requirements and how to get a visa to visit Cambodia in 2022. After 2 years, Vietnam is open for international tourism! This guide shares the COVID entry requirements for Vietnam, what visas are available & how to apply for your visa.

In short, visa waivers, and e-visas are back in business as they were pre-COVID for travel in Vietnam. Longer visas are yet to be announced, but from my view on the ground, I think they will resume before the end of the year. Visa Exemptions for Vietnam As of 16/03/22, Vietnam has resumed visa exemptions […]

A stay at Eden Ecovillage will have you feeling a million miles from the chaotic bustle of Cambodia’s cities. The highlights for me were the cute riverside bungalows, free kayaks and amazing food. Switch hotel rooms and hostel beds for your own private bungalow at Eden Ecovillage! The bamboo bungalows are rustic, with wooden terraces […]

Koh Rong is the largest island in Cambodia and offers some of the most beautiful beaches in South East Asia. When I first visited in 2016, the islands were still very undeveloped, with limited accommodation options and an absence of wifi; the island even hosted the 32nd season of Survivor! Word got out about the […]

job Teaching English in Vietnam is not a one-size-fits-all kinda business. There are many different types of teaching jobs available and, while most of them still centre around English, there is bound to be one style of teaching which suits you better than the rest. This post shares the types of teaching jobs you can […]

Bao Loc has lots of restaurants for Vietnamese food, but very little foreign food on offer. The area around the lake has lots of street vendors set up at night. Coffee culture is strong in Bao Loc, unsurprisingly when you consider the coffee plantations that surround the city. I tried a few cool coffee shops […]

To teach English abroad you need a qualification to prove you have the expertise to be in charge of a classroom. In the business, this is referred to as TEFL qualification and it’s required for all teaching positions. As teaching English grows into a popular and attractive way to experience other cultures, so grows the […]

Make your Cambodia travels truly unforgettable by including these bucketlist things to do in your Cambodia itinerary! Whether you’re travelling for 1 week, 2 weeks or 3, these Cambodia itineraries have you covered for how to best spend your time backpacking in Cambodia. Trying to pick where to visit during your Cambodia trip? This guide […]