Siem Reap is a small town located just a few kilometres away from the world-famous ruins of the Angkor Wat complex. Siem Reap has a strategic location… Read more “Siem Reap (part one) – two slow weeks teaching yoga”
Month: January 2019
Budget your trip: Cambodia
Is Cambodia expensive? Cambodia, despite the fact it’s a very poor country is actually one of the most expensive countries to visit as a tourist/traveler in the… Read more “Budget your trip: Cambodia”
Couchsurfing- the best way to meet the locals and save some money
What is Couchsurfing? Couchsurfing is a social platform which allows potential hosts and travellers to find each other. The idea is simple: as a host, you open… Read more “Couchsurfing- the best way to meet the locals and save some money”
The last day in Thailand
We kept the last full day in Thailand to meet Siriporn- a lovely Thai woman we met at the meditation course on Ko Samui. JIt was a… Read more “The last day in Thailand”
The great ruins of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the old Siam capital and an impressive cluster of ruined Buddhist temples and palaces, set among water bodies and lush… Read more “The great ruins of Ayutthaya”
Back to Bangkok (part two) – Enduring the crowds at the famous floating markets of Bangkok
The trip to at least one of the floating markets near Bangkok is listed as a must-see in every blog, guidebook or website. Just like with most… Read more “Back to Bangkok (part two) – Enduring the crowds at the famous floating markets of Bangkok”
Back to Bangkok (part one) – from touristic city centre to local experience
Our first visit to Bangkok was very short, therefore we decided to stay at the capital for a good couple of days to explore it more thoroughly.… Read more “Back to Bangkok (part one) – from touristic city centre to local experience”
Phuket (part two)- the unappealing Patong beach
Our friend who came to meet us in Phuket preferred to stay near the beach so we ended up in a place we’d have never chosen otherwise:… Read more “Phuket (part two)- the unappealing Patong beach”
Phuket (part one)- charming town and crowded beaches
Phuket is an epitome of mass tourism. 40% of the tourists visiting Thailand come to Phuket. This large island on the Andaman coast is connected to mainland… Read more “Phuket (part one)- charming town and crowded beaches”
Khao Sok (part two) – tranquility and thrill on Cheow Lan lake
On our second day in Khao Sok we joined a day trip to Cheow Lan lake. Whoever we talked to seemed to agree that the lake was… Read more “Khao Sok (part two) – tranquility and thrill on Cheow Lan lake”