Soaking up the travellers scene of Pai 

Anyone who is travelling across Northern Thailand should visit Pai. Originally a sleepy village favoured by hippies, Pai is now a backpackers paradise, it reminded us very much of Glastonbury. In fact, if I could bottle Glastonbury and give it a Thai makeover then that would be Pai.  Continue reading Soaking up the travellers scene of Pai 

Chiang Mai: A visit to the cultural capital of Thailand

Chiang Mai is the cultural capital of Thailand retaining much of the historical and religious charm of the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is surrounded by lush jungle, dotted with glorious temples and the best place from which to enjoy two of Thailands most adored attributes: Thai cuisine and elephants. Continue reading Chiang Mai: A visit to the cultural capital of Thailand

Tokyo: The Best of the World’s Most Advanced City

Another week, another city! Seoul would be hard to beat but Tokyo was the city we had most been looking forward to visiting. The birthplace of the neon light, thoughts of Tokyo conjure up images of Continue reading Tokyo: The Best of the World’s Most Advanced City

Kyoto: The Must-See Sights in this Fairytale City

Initially I planned to write about each country we visited. However Kyoto was so beautiful and so magical, that it deserves a post of its own.

Nestled between mountains, Kyoto is the ancient imperial capital of Japan and still considered the cultural centre of the country. There are reminders of its long history dotted all over the city in the form of over 2000 Buddhist temples and shinto shrines. Kyoto was a welcomed change of pace from Seoul, best known Continue reading Kyoto: The Must-See Sights in this Fairytale City

5 Days in the Heart and ‘Seoul’ of South Korea 

When disembarking the plane from Hong Kong into Seoul Incheon Airport we had no idea what to expect. The task to research South Korea had taken a backseat in the midst of packing so we knew very little about the country. Now, after spending five days in Seoul it’s hard to think what this amazing city hasn’t got to offer. The perfect balance of Continue reading 5 Days in the Heart and ‘Seoul’ of South Korea 

Hong Kong: An introduction to Asia 

After 17 hours of travelling we finally arrived in Hong Kong to begin the first leg of our travels- the Far East. This 3-day visit was just enough for us to get a real flavour for this incredibly diverse city. An eclectic mix of luxury and grit combined with a fusion of different cultures made vibrant Hong Kong the perfect introduction to Asia. Continue reading Hong Kong: An introduction to Asia