Luang Prabang proved to be an eclectic mix of traditional french architecture, a strong buddhist monk culture and the tourism industry. For a whole week I tried piecing the Luang Prabang puzzle together, attempting to capture it’s essence and what makes the place tick. On my last night I was still at a loss and …

Cambodia was a country that I knew very little about. I was unsure what to expect when I first arrived in Phnom Penh. I had been in Southeast Asia for five months and imagined it could be similar to Vietnam. What stood out most for me during my three weeks in Cambodia was the resilience, …

The week began with an arduous bus journey from Cambodia to Laos, which spanned almost three days. THE THREE DAY BUS JOURNEY Normally I would stop off along the way but I was meeting a friend in Luang Prabang on December 3rd. During the trip I rode in 12 different vehicles such as motorbikes, jeepneys, …

I’m all alone again! Jorden flew back to Australia today and I am headed up to Laos on a 18 hour van ride. Not looking forward to it but it is 3x cheaper than flying. This week in Siem Reap we got out and saw the temples at Angkor Wat complex. It is the largest …

This week I have spent my time far away from my natural habitat. Not only have I not seen a beach but not even a waterfall. Huge withdrawals right now! However, I have been wandering through markets, villages and neighborhoods observing what the daily life looks like for some Cambodians in Phnom Penh and Siem …

Hundreds of visitors flock to Sabang each day, most driving from Puerto Princesa to visit the Sabang underground river caves. The caves are one of the new 7 wonders of the world and are extremely popular. However, there is much more to Sabang than the caves, and if you only visit the caves and leave …

An evening exploration to the Russian Market in Phnom Penh quickly turned in to a meat, seafood and vegetable observation. I had originally planned to visit the Russian market to look at clothes, fabrics, trinkets and enjoy a dinner. But our driver dropped us outside the market, where locals were manically searching for their weekly …

Boracay is well known for parties and adventure activities such as jet-skiing, paragliding, reverse-bungee and more. It is also a lot more expensive than most places in the Philippines. It is pretty much the Bali of the Philippines. Great fun but Boracay on a budget is like fighting constant temptation. Jorden and I were both …

I originally came to Sabang to visit the famous underground river cave but soon realized that Sabang Beach and the surrounding area was much more than a single tourist attraction. The underground river cave was listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011 and it’s popularity increased 300% from that …

This week began with a five hour boat journey from El Nido to Coron. I was sad to leave behind the paradise of El Nido and all of the friends we had made at Hakuna Matata Hostel. However, we were headed to another amazing island called Coron. CORON Jorden and I stayed one night at a …

We are now in the thick of our one month adventure in the Philippines. This week on Palawan began with a short trip to Puerto Princesa. One of our local drivers called it ‘the city in the jungle’, which described the town well. Hotels hidden behind trees, large overgrown fields next to big resorts and …

Week 15 has been a Philippines whirlwind. Jorden and I flew into Cebu and had a night of couchsurfing out in the suburbs. At our couch surf accommodation there were two other guests also spending the night. One of them was Sandeep, a 46-year-old Indian who had split from his wife and left to travel …