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South Asia
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Sri Lanka
Want to know how to get from Colombo to Kandy? It’s not difficult. Here’s my step by step guide on the cheapest and easiest way to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy. If y...
South Asia
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Sri Lanka
Most people who visit Sri Lanka dream of taking this famously beautiful train journey between Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and finally Ella. It is really beautiful, the train twists and turns through...
Brazil
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South America
Want to take the slow boat along the Amazon river from Brazil to Colombia? This boat takes you from Manaus to Tabitinga/Leticia. It takes 7 days, is a 1,600km journey. The food can be pants ...
Malaysia
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Southeast Asia
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Thailand
Want to travel from Thailand to Malaysia? There are four ways to get from Thailand to Malaysia: Air Sea Rail Road We wanted to go by rail as we had heard the journey was really good and wort...
Southeast Asia
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Thailand
Kanchanaburi is a mere few hours out of Bangkok but is a completely different world. It’s quieter and steeped in contemporary history. It’s home to the real Bridge On The River Kwai. And...
Southeast Asia
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Thailand
We went where not many have gone before and did the Mae Hong Son Loop by bus rather than by motorbike. Here’s my honest account of what it was like and how you can do it too! I ...
Southeast Asia
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Thailand
We visited Thailand in January, which is high season. We were worried that we weren’t going to be able to travel in Thailand on a budget, as we had heard that Thailand is not as cheap ...
South America
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Suriname
Brownsberg, Suriname is a national park that is not too far away from Paramaribo. Using a tour company it can be quite pricey to visit, however we got to and stayed at Brownsberg on a budget...
Indonesia
It seems like ages ago that I wrote a blog, a lot has happened in that time! From my husband being stolen by another woman, seeing the effects of human environmental destruction first hand, ...
Indonesia
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Southeast Asia
Oh my, I really loved Indonesia. I found it strangely difficult to find a clear Indonesia itinerary before I left. I think there is so much to do it can be a little overwhelming! In an ideal...
Guyana
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Suriname
How on earth do you get a visa or tourist card for Suriname in Guyana? If you are travelling from Georgetown, Guyana to Suriname, this is your ultimate guide to sorting out a visa or tourist...
Nepal
Nepal is squashed between India and China (Tibet), and has a fascinating mix of both cultures. We did the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas without a guide, which took us 15 days. It was bl...
Nepal
Nepal: the Annapurna circuit, spiders from hell, a boob massage and almost puking up on a Nepalese Rasta. Nepal is located between India and China (Tibet). We spent 15 days trekking t...