Backpacking in Thailand p2 (Phuket, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Lanta, Krabi)

Phuket With just 3 weeks left of our 5 month travel adventure, it was time to head to the south of Thailand, starting in Phuket. We decided to stay in Patong, the party capital & a massive tourist trap. Many other backpackers we had met had advised us not to stick around here for too …

Backpacking in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi & Ninh Binh)

Ho Chi Minh After a week in Cambodia it was time to head to Vietnam. Our first stop was Ho Chi Minh, located in the south. We caught a Mekong Express bus, which took a total of 8 hours. This was our first land border in Asia and it was quite an intimidating experience. However …

Backpacking in Cambodia (Siem Reap & Phnom Penh)

Arriving in Siem Reap After a crazy week in Bangkok, Thailand it was time for an hour's flight over to Siem Reap, Cambodia. We caught a taxi from the airport to our hostel, One Stop. The staff were so helpful and they offered decent, cheap meals. The only down side (if you're not there to …

Backpacking in Thailand (Bangkok)

Arriving in Bangkok In the blink of an eye, our 3 month adventure in Europe had come to an end and it was time to jump on a 12 hour flight over to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This is where we have spent the last week, and I'm struggling to know where to even …

Backpacking in Ukraine (Kyiv)

First impressions of Kyiv Nine weeks in and our journey takes us to Ukraine's capital city Kyiv (also known as Kiev). We stayed here for 4 nights at the Kiev Central Station Hostel. I must be honest, I felt quite apprehensive about travelling to Kyiv with the current conflict in the eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. …

Backpacking in Serbia (Belgrade)

Back to Belgrade After spending a month in Romania, it was time to head out of the country to Belgrade, Serbia. As luke has travelled to Belgrade four times previously, and I went last year, we were already extremely fond of the city, and it was great to be back. We stayed at Sun Hostel …

Backpacking in Romania

Cluj Napoca We began our month long journey through Romania in Cluj Napoca. We stayed at The Spot Cosy Hostel for 2 nights, and although there wasn't too much to see here, it was a great place to settle into the country after a long 7 hour overnight bus journey from Budapest (the joys of …