Don Det: One of the Best Places to Relax in Southeast Asia

Don Det, on of the 4000 Islands in Laos

While researching southern Laos I stumbled across two interesting facts: 1.) Laos, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, has islands. 2.) It doesn’t just have one or two; apparently there are 4000 of them! That was more than enough information to convince me to check them out, so off I went on an all … Read more

The Best Places to See Monkeys in Southeast Asia

Ubud, a great place to see monkeys in Southeast Asia

One of the things I love about Southeast Asia is being able to see so many monkeys. I’m not sure why I’m so interested in them (in my defense, they do kinda look like people) but I could spend hours watching them go about their lives. Here are some of the best places to mix … Read more

Should You Travel to Phuket?

Naiharn beach in Phuket, a great place to stay if you are going to travel to Phuket

Phuket has a bad reputation. Travel snobs will tell you it sold out long ago, that it no longer holds any mystery or allure and that you’d be better off going to one of the lesser known islands in Thailand instead. It’s popular because it appeals to the masses. Think of anything you’d like to … Read more

A Day Trip to Pulau Ubin: Escaping Singapore City

A pond on Pulau Ubin, Singapore

Five million people crammed into an area four times smaller than my hometown Dunedin (which has a population of around 120,000). People everywhere, all the time. This place has energy, a stir-fried charm that clings to your skin and makes you feel alive and exhausted at the same time. Every now and again, to stop … Read more