Travelling in South East Asia? These are special places you need to see

I’m now seven months into my first solo travelling adventure. At twenty eight I’m a little older than the majority of backpackers here, but I truly believe that travel is fantastic at any age. I started my journey in Australia and New Zealand, but for now I just want to share some of my top…

What you can’t say about travel

We all know that travel is about finding yourself. It is a profound journey of spiritual and personal growth that leads to a deeper understanding of global cultures. That is the backpackers’ party line anyway. I am no different. If you let me, I’ll cheerfully reel off a dozen stories about the time I climbed…

Where the wild things are: overnight in the Cambodian jungle

You can tell you’re off the beaten track when your motortaxi driver asks you to dismount half way through the journey. He needs to navigate an unmarked path which is entirely submerged in murky water. It’s rainy season in Cambodia, and after two long bus rides from Sihanoukville, a questionable bike ride to the ferry…

Vietnam: rocket fuel for the soul

Vietnam doesn’t greet you. It attacks your soul. From the moment you step off the plane you are hurled into the fast lane of a nation that doesn’t comprehend the concept of slowing down. The weight of the sun bears down on you, sticking your clothing to your back. As you try to break through the…