‘Snake farms’ are common as tourist attractions around the world but they are often not very ethical. The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, is an attraction with a purpose, as the Red Cross extracts venom to use for antidotes…
A quick guide to temple etiquette for the major world religions
An important aspect of ethical travel is having sensitivity towards other cultures and an awareness of the correct etiquette when visiting religious establishments. This is a list of the most popular world religions by the number of worshippers and ones…
11 wonderful places to visit in Southeast Asia instead of Bali
I’ve just spent a year travelling around Asia and I’m going to let you in on a secret…Bali is overrated (in my humble opinion). Bali is one of the most crowded places I’ve ever been and most foreigners I’ve seen…
9 best apps for travelling Southeast Asia on a budget
Thanks to modern technology, travelling is now easier than ever and you can organise so much of your trip just by using your smartphone! An added bonus is that they can also stop you from being ripped off. I’ve travelled…
9 ways to have a wonderful time on Koh Chang in Thailand
If you’re visiting Koh Chang on a backpacker budget, then here are 9 ways to have a wonderful time while you’re on Thailand’s third-largest island. Koh Chang is much more relaxed than Phuket or Koh Samui and it’s only about…
Crossing from Battambang in Cambodia to Koh Chang in Thailand via Trat
If you need to travel independently from Battambang in Cambodia to Koh Chang via Trat (or vice versa) through the border crossing, then let me help you every step of the way with this handy guide. This post may contain…
Taking a vegetarian Thai cooking class in Koh Chang in Thailand
I love Thai food so I was incredibly excited to take a vegetarian cooking class on the island of Koh Chang in Thailand. This is everything that I learned and what you may expect from taking a Thai cooking class…
Ethical Travel: What seafood is sustainable in Southeast Asia?
If you’ve been watching Our Planet on Netflix then you’ll know about the impact of overfishing on the diversity of our precious oceans, but you’ll also see it for yourself by walking down the street in a Vietnamese beach town….
The reality of visiting Northern Thailand during the ‘burning season’
We visited Chiang Mai in April, just before the Songkran Festival and the air was so hazardous that the authorities were considering cancelling the festival. It definitely tarred the experience of Northern Thailand for me and I’ve had bad times…
How to visit the Sukhothai ruins on a backpacker budget
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…