Squeezed in like tiny sardines in a tin can, knees tightly pressed against the bench in front of us, I braced myself for the ride up to Mount Kyaikhtiyo. The driver started the roaring motor and the open-air truck jutted … Read More

With the Thanlwin River flowing like a ribbon through the lush land and towering karst mountains outlining the landscape all around, Hpa-An was like no other place in Myanmar. The only thing I knew about this laidback town was the presence … Read More

I arrived in Yangon with high hopes and a ponytail but the stifling heat made it difficult to enjoy. I was there in April, just before monsoon season. A swell of heat had already engulfed the city, and heavy air … Read More

I hope this guide to the fruits of Cambodia will encourage you to try some exotic fruits next time you’re in Southeast Asia. I found the fruits in Cambodia to be not only the tastiest but also the cheapest. I … Read More

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Gazing at towering limestone pillars in Halong Bay should be on everyone’s … Read More

Anyone who’s been to any ‘developing’ country in Southeast Asia will agree that recycling of any kind isn’t widely, if at all, practiced. The extent of recycling in this part of the world might consist of someone painstakingly carrying bundles … Read More

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Si Phan Don or 4000 Islands, is where the Mekong river is … Read More

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   I’ve already written about the day Luang Prabng cast a spell on … Read More

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Nestled in a lush valley reminiscent of a masterpiece painting, the ancient … Read More

In today’s world of perfect Instagram photos, it’s easy to believe that travelling is always carefree. But, the reality is that traveling isn’t always pretty. It can get dirty, messy and uncomfortable. It’s also been known to induce a few tears as … Read More