Exploring Koh Lipe: Maldives of Thailand

May 7, 2021 | Thailand

Ahh Thailand. My first venture out of Europe was a holiday to Bangkok and the islands of Southern Thailand. Ever since that first trip, over a decade ago now, I’ve had a soft spot for the Land of Smiles. Although the Thai islands have their reputation for crazy...

Home Sweet Homestay: Living with a Black H’mong family in Sapa

April 11, 2021 | Vietnam

Photos of Sapa in Northern Vietnam usually show jade green rice terraces beneath bluebird skies. I visited during winter and could barely see my feet, never mind the paddies. At that time of year, those lovely terraces are more or less pure mud, the valleys are...

Reflections on 3+ Years of Long Term Travel

April 5, 2021 | Confessions, Location Independence

A few months ago two years of travel slipped into three years of travel and I quietly celebrated my latest long term travel anniversary. Long term travel anniversaries are a private affair as the date really only means something to yourself, the traveller. I...

20+ Fun Things to do in Tbilisi

March 23, 2021 | Georgia

Tbilisi isn’t your typical capital. With a little over a million permanent residents in town, it’s not overwhelmingly large and much of the centre is pretty walkable (and pretty in general). The eclectic architecture of the Georgian city brings to mind of a couple of...

11 Offbeat Places to Visit in New Zealand

January 14, 2021 | New Zealand

This might be the toughest piece I’ve written. If you’ve stumbled across this page by chance – hello, welcome – I suggest you brew yourself a strong coffee. Today’s topic is a round-up of some of my favourite places to visit in New Zealand, focusing on...