Hanoi Vietnam – A Stark Contrast To Thailand’s Tropical Islands

by Marc Valentine
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Unsure if we would even make it to Vietnam on our tour of Southeast Asia… good friends happened to be in Asia the same time as us, so we decided… screw it! – lets join them on a whirlwind tour of Vietnam. Rendezvousing in Hanoi we planned to head south… ultimately crossing the border into [...]

The Incase DSLR Pro Pack – My New Favourite Travel Backpack

by Marc Valentine
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Finally A Durable, Stylish, And Dependable Backpack To Ensure The Safe Transportation Of Your Valuable Digital Assets.   If you’re anything like me… and you often lug a ton of electronic gear around when you go travelling… … then the Incase DSLR Pro Pack camera/notebook bag was designed specifically with you in mind. In today’s [...]

A Motorcycle Adventure On Northern Thailand’s Mae Hong Son Loop

by Marc Valentine
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Conquering The Mighty Windy Mae Hong Son Loop On Two Wheels What The Heck Is The ‘Mae Hong Son Loop’ Exactly? Well, in a snapshot… the Mae Hong Son Loop is a series of Roads through a remote Province of Northern Thailand… A route beginning in Chiang Mai and arching North to within a few [...]

3 Reasons Backpacking In Southeast Asia Rocks

by Marc Valentine
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When we started thinking seriously about taking time off to go travelling – Southeast Asia was the first place we thought of to get our travels underway. Deserted Island beaches… sprawling capital cities… ancient cultures & food that captivates the senses. The travel destinations of Asia are diverse enough in scenery, weather & culture to [...]

Koh Tao Island – Thailand’s Scuba Diving Utopia

by Anna Lynch
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  Imagine a remote tropical Island in the far reaches of Southeast Asia where a large proportion of avid travellers collide, uniting with a fierce passion for underwater adventure? A place where it’s inhabitants eat, sleep, breath and PARTY in appreciation of an incredible day filled with adventures at the bottom of the sea floor. [...]

Koh Samui Thailand – The Ultimate Tropical Island Paradise On A Shoestring

by Marc Valentine
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My dream of backpacking around the world became that little bit closer to reality when I stumbled upon a dreamy photo on a Travel Blog… With a rope style hammock swinging between 2 coconut palms just metres from the oceans edge, on what looked like the perfect, deserted sandy beach. I would often catch myself [...]

How To Eat Like A King In Bangkok For $2.20

by Marc Valentine
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Bangkok is a gluttons paradise. Anybody who’s spent time in Bangkok – whether a week spent thoroughly taking in the city, or just passing through on your way to explore another part of Thailand or travel destination in Southeast Asia, has more than likely left the city a kilo or 2 heavier than when they [...]

Once in a ‘Koh Phangan Full Moon’ Thailand’s Infamous Party

by Anna Lynch
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Koh Phangan’s Full Moon Party… the legendary monthly event – which as the name suggests coincides with the lunar full moon, is the Traveller’s Ultimate Party Experience. Located 70km from Thailand’s mainland, Haad Rin Beach on Koh Phangan Island is transformed into an ‘all things fluorescent’ festival mecca. You’ll find yourself immersed among flouro shirts, shorts, [...]

Kanchanaburi Thailand – Hellfire Pass & The Bridge Over The River Kwai

by Marc Valentine
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After 5 eventful days in Bangkok, seeing the sights, & gorging ourselves on delicious street food… we were keen to move on & see more of Thailand. We learned of Kanchanaburi while sharing travel stories with fellow travellers over breakfast in our Guest House. Considering it’s proximity to Bangkok, and that we had only a [...]

Bangkok Thailand – Foodies Paradise or Just Another Dirty Capital City?

by Marc Valentine
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Bangkok – The Thai capital dubbed ‘The City of Angels’ was the first port of call on the Southeast Asia leg of our Sabbatical… to be honest we had no idea what to expect from the bustling city. Bangkok sees a massive amount of overseas visitors each year as it’s a hub for travellers venturing [...]

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