Sukhothai is a lovely place to visit if you’re in the North of Thailand as it makes a great stopover on the way from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, or vice versa. You can also do it very cheaply by following…
How to cross the border between Thailand and Laos at Nong Khai to Vientiane
This is my quick and easy guide to crossing the border between Nong Khai in Thailand and Vientiane in Laos including getting your stamps, transport, onward travel and hotels to crash at on your journey. I’ve crossed many land borders…
How to enjoy the Songkran water festival in Thailand as a tourist
You can definitely feel the buzz in the air before the Songkran water festival begins in Thailand, and taste the ash from the burning trees if you’re in the north! Some of the best places to spend it in Thailand…
Ethical Travel: Visiting ‘long-neck’ Kayan tribespeople in Thailand
If you visit many of the towns in the North of Thailand, including Chiang Rai, Pai, Mae Hong Son and Mae Sariang, then you will see signs and be offered tours for ‘long-neck’ villages. But who are the long-neck women…
Being caught up in civil conflict in the Mrauk U ruins in Myanmar
As there has been such a lack of information surrounding the outbreak of conflict around Mrauk U in Myanmar, I wanted to document my own experiences when I visited with my boyfriend on 15th March 2019 when we got caught…
Staying in a deserted hotel in Naypyitaw – Myanmar’s ghost capital
It was hard to decide whether to visit Myanmar’s ghost capital of Naypyitaw or not, as we’d heard that it was pretty much deserted and not too many backpackers come here. Despite this, I was intrigued by Naypyitaw because the…
Your guide to watching a traditional Mandalay puppet show in Myanmar
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s most happening cities and it’s a great place to engage in the culture, as well as the beautiful temples and sights. One of the most interesting traditional shows to see is the Mandalay Marionettes puppet…
How to travel from Mandalay to Mingun in Myanmar by boat as a day trip
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s greatest cities and its surrounded by wonderful places to go day tripping, including the sights in the neighbouring towns of Sagaing, Ava and Amarapura. While they’re no doubt interesting and you can hire a car…
How to visit the Mrauk U ruins in Myanmar on a budget
*There is currently armed conflict in Mrauk U (as of 15th March 2019), if you were planning on travelling there then I strongly advise you to cancel them, there were shootings while we were there.* Read my account about being…
7 tips for visiting Inle Lake in Myanmar
Inle Lake is a highlight on the itinerary for many backpackers travelling in Myanmar and it certainly was for me, as it really is as beautiful as the photographs show, so here is everything you need to know before you…
How to cross the border between Thailand and Myanmar at the Mae Sot/Myawaddy border
This is my quick and easy guide to crossing the border between Mae Sot in Thailand and Myawaddy in Myanmar including getting your stamps, transport, onward travel and hotels to crash at on your journey. I’ve crossed many land borders…
5 relaxed things to do at Ngapali Beach in Myanmar
Ngapali was one of my favourite beaches that I visited in Southeast Asia, and certainly one of the best places that I saw in Myanmar. We came for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was so relaxed and lovely that I…