Chiang Mai is one of our favourite ever cities and there’s so much to do or see that we stayed here longer than anywhere else on our South East Asia trip. Not only is it the coffee and café capital of Thailand, there’s heaps of activities to do that don’t include eating. Here’s our 10 […]
The thing about the Philippines
It seems that lots of people skip Philippines during their Southeast Asia trip, just because it’s that little bit further away and flights might be a bit more expenny. The sad thing is that the place has had a bad rap too and we ourselves were warned to ‘stay safe’ while we were there. Truth is, we loved this island nation and all the people we met. Here’s why.
Getting around in Asia – all the modes of transport
Figuring out how to get from A to B and anywhere in between can be a bit of a mine field. Each place has it’s own rules, modes of transport and pricing structures. Here’s how we did it and a few things we learned along the way, hopefully making getting around in Asia a bit easier for you.
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5 Reasons why everyone should visit Coron
Coron isn’t as well known as the other Palawan destination of El Nido that all the travelers hit up, but I’m glad we picked it. You’ll find somewhere to stay in Coron Town and take day trips from there to the incredible outlying islands, lagoons and coral gardens. The scenery is incredible and the food […]
5 places we ate and drank $1 beers in Boracay
So, the $1 beers were from the supermarket or roadside convenience shacks (like the one below found behind Diniwid beach), but drinks in restaurants are pretty cheap too. We would recommend eating or drinking at the following places while you’re on this beautiful island.
8 things to do in Singapore
Singapore has a bit of everything for everyone. Whether you’re into living the high-life and drinking overpriced cocktails, or wandering the streets to experience a bit of what the enclaves offer culturally, be it Chinatown, Little India or the Muslim influenced streets of Kampon Glam. Here’s the 8 bits we loved the most.
Singapore – He finally got his chicken porridge
We spent three days exploring Singapore and here’s what we did, where we ate, how we got around and where we stayed.
10 places to eat and drink in Singapore
We ate a lot of food in our three days in Singapore. There’s heaps of western food to be eaten, Asian delights and even ice-cream vendors on every other street. But not all food in Singapore was created equal. Oh no. We had some hits, but we also had some misses, even at famed Michelin […]
What to do in Hong Kong
Three days was fine, but with an extra day we might have been able to hit up Hong Kong Disneyland and eat at a few more places. Here’s what we managed to do in our allotted time. Harbour Front We stayed in Tsim Sha Tsui (more details here) and were in walking distance to […]
Where to eat in Hong Kong
Everywhere you look in Hong Kong there’s food to eat. Due to the cultural heritage of the place and the influence of the British, such vast extremes, from my fave English lunch spot Pret a Manger right through to Cantonese local cuisine…and a lot that lies somewhere in the space between. There’s also a myriad […]