A Cowboy, a Shepherd, and a Proposal in Samarkand
A travel story about a random encounter with some locals in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. How I wound up riding a horse and getting proposed to by a shepherd…
Asia
Welcome to the Asia section of my travel blog! If you’re looking for a certain country in particular, use the contents list below to skip ahead to that destination. Not every country in Asia is covered here (yet), so these are only the ones I’ve travelled to myself or have lots of great guest content about.
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If you’re just looking for inspiration, scroll on down to see all the posts in the Asia category…
Hue Food Guide – 14 Dishes You Have to Try in Hue
Welcome to my Hue food guide! A round up of all the unique local dishes you have to try in Hue, plus some of the best restaurants in Hue to try them in…
How to Travel from Singapore to Vietnam by Train
My guide to travelling Southeast Asia overland: from Singapore to Vietnam by train. Travel over 4,500km through five countries on an epic train journey…
9 of the Best Hostels in Ubud Bali for 2023
My guide to the very best hostels in Ubud, Bali – from backpacker dorms with social vibes, to chilled-out bamboo houses in the rice terraces!
Dim Sum, New Friends, and Chicken Feet | Untold Stories
How a serendipitous meeting taught me a valuable lesson in Georgtown, Malaysia – and led to me eating my very first chicken’s foot…
4 Amazing Non Profit Businesses in Cambodia to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Some of the best non profit businesses in Cambodia. Give a little back as you explore this beautiful country – and have fun doing it!
16 of the Very Best Hostels in Bangkok for 2023
A round up of the best hostels in Bangkok. From social hostels for meeting fellow travellers, to premium hostels for the flashpackers out there!
16 Awesome Things to do in Siem Reap – APART from Angkor Wat
Finished with Angkor Wat? Here are all the other awesome things to do in Siem Reap – with activities for just one day, as well as longer stays!
8 Utterly Bonkers Tokyo Food Adventures
Looking for the craziest things to do in Tokyo? Don’t miss my round up of Tokyo themed cafes and other bonkers foodie experiences!
17 Off the Beaten Path Destinations in Japan
A bunch of awesome travel bloggers share their recommendations for exploring Japan off the beaten path. Add these destinations to your Japan itinerary!
Aizuwakamatsu Travel Guide
My in depth travel guide for Aizuwakamatsu – an off the beaten path destination in Japan that’s FULL of culture, history, and great food…
Climbing Mount Fuji: Everything You Need to Know [Updated 2023]
Absolutely everything you need to know about climbing Mount Fuji – tips for the hike, when to go, and an in-depth packing guide with a pdf checklist.