Ah, China – home to the Great Wall, the Giant Panda and 1.3 billion people – making it the most populated country on the planet. China has fascinated travellers for a long time – however there aren’t too many who travel to this mysterious country of the far east. Difficulties obtaining a complex visa, the obvious language barrier and the… Read more →
Cambodia is one of South East Asia’s hotspots, commonly visited on a typical Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos backpacking trip, and also drawing visitors from all over the globe to visit the famed Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap. It’s other appeal is that its quite cheap to travel – you can get around on the smallest of budgets. Cambodia has some of the… Read more →
Japan. An incredible country of high rise buildings and neon lights contrasting with ancient shrines and peaceful gardens. From snow-capped mountains and scenic countryside to bustling cities bursting with millions of people, Japan offers something for everyone, no matter what your interests. It’s a place everyone should visit once in their lives. However a visit to Japan is unfortunately not… Read more →
“How much?!” I found myself exclaiming, yet again. It was a phrase I repeated all throughout our month in Sri Lanka – whether it was finding accommodation, looking up entrance fees, or finding something cheap to eat – Sri Lanka was expensive! First, a disclaimer – I don’t believe I was ‘ripped off’ in Sri Lanka in the usual sense… Read more →
