Archive for 'Asia'
Vomit, squat toilets and lots of tangerines: A (not-so) typical transportation day in Laos
Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
They say that travel is about the journey, not the destination…In our recent Reflections post, we said that we love the nitty-gritty of bus travel. We thought it was about time to share just what ‘nitty-gritty’ entails, so we are inviting you along on our journey from the tiny, unremarkable town of Muang Sing in the very north of Laos, near the Chinese border, to the beautiful river town of Nong Khiaw.
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Polaroid of the week: Lounging by the pool in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
We spent a few days in Sihanoukville last week and truly felt like we were on vacation! The main reason for this was our excellent hotel, the Beach Club Resort.
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Day 601 to Day 700: The Tops and Flops
Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
We celebrated our 700th day on the road last weekend! There were some amazing highs and almost no lows – Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.
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A comprehensive guide to Nong Khiaw, Laos
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
This travel guide to Nong Khiaw (Nong Khiew) includes places to stay, where to eat, what to do and see, and where you find the best free wifi in town.
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700 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Posted on 31. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Today marks our 700th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!
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Polaroid of the week: French baguettes in Kampot, Cambodia
Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
Who knew that French baguettes were so popular in Cambodia? Even though the French left over 50 years ago, there are daily baked baguettes in the markets everywhere. Ooo la la!
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There’s the Thailand we were looking for | Cycling with SpiceRoads
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Far from the bright lights and bustle of Bangkok, cycling through the northern Thai countryside outside of Chiang Mai filled us with a sense of the Thai rhythm of life.
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Getting scammed in Bangkok
Posted on 25. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
So…it took us months to talk about it but…we got scammed in Bangkok. Here’s our story. You can laugh, you can cry with us, but definitely take it to heart as these scams happen to tons of nice folks who visit the Thai capital.
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Polaroid of the week: Coconut overload in Battambang, Cambodia
Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
We arrived in Cambodia last weekend and spent our first few days in the town of Battambang, where we learned that coconuts are everywhere!
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Kamphaeng Phet: The Thai town that tourism forgot
Posted on 18. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Set on the Ping river, this buzzing little city in central Thailand is home to a set of breathtaking ancient ruins. So why do so few people visit?
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Polaroid of the Week: Ladyboy on stage in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by jess.
We caught a great cabaret show at the Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai this week…It was a blast to see these ladyboys give it their all on stage.
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How to apply for an Indian visa in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by jess.
A step-by-step guide to the entire visa application process to get an Indian Visa in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Hotel Tip of the Week: Tune Hotel, Downtown Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Polaroid of the week: Cycling through rice fields in Northern Thailand
Posted on 08. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
Back in Chiang Mai we wanted to see more of Northern Thailand’s scenic countryside and took a bicycle tour through rice fields, tiny villages and hot springs.
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When travel dreams die…our disappointing trip to The Beach
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
We couldn’t have been more excited to see that jaw-droppingly gorgeous, secluded Maya Bay in person. It turns out, we almost wish we didn’t come here at all.
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Getting scammed in Bangkok
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