Backpacking in Indonesia: Costs, Tips and Places to See
This post was originally published in May 2015 and updated in February 2019 after my big trip to Bali (and nearby islands) in 2018 With …
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Backpacking in Laos: Costs, Tips and Places to See
Laos probably isn’t the first place you think of when planning a trip to Southeast Asia. There is no world famous cuisine, exotic beaches or …
Walking the Colourful Streets of Kathmandu, Nepal
The best way to get a feel for just how chaotic and colourful Kathmandu can be is by hitting the footpaths (actually there usually aren’t …
The Planet of the Apes: The Monkey Temple in Kathmandu
It took me 28 years to learn the difference between apes and monkeys. I always thought it was based on size: King Kong > gorillas …
Asdu Sun Island: A Mid Range Maldives Experience
Welcome to Asdu Sun Island, one of over 1000 tiny islands in the Maldives. The beaches are white, the colour of the water is mind …
Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia: A Romantic Getaway
Are you looking for a romantic break from the bustle of Southeast Asia? Are there too many tourists, touts and Bob Marley songs on other …
My Travel Fears (Including Rats, Bats and Drowning)
I hope you aren’t looking for a deep, philosophical piece about loneliness or missing out on a normal life. Those things don’t scare me; my …
How to Save $3000 ($2400 USD) a Month Teaching English in Singapore
Choosing somewhere to teach in Asia can be a daunting task. Korea, Taiwan, Japan, China, these all sound like great options, and they probably are, …
Hello!
My name is Jon, I like to travel and I have no imagination when it comes to naming websites. I've been travelling the world for two and a half years -- before that I was an English teacher in Asia. I've travelled overland from Mexico to Patagonia, explored most of Southeast Asia and recently spent a few months wandering around northern India. Want to know more? Read a creepy split personality interview here.