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Experience the Bozburun Peninsula in Turkey

I think we fell in love, again. This time we fell in love with the Bozburun Peninsula in Turkey. We get to travel to awesome places, but the Bozburun Peninsula is at least as much a favourite as the quiet… Continue Reading →

How to holiday often

On holiday again? Sometimes I feel a little guilty, but mostly I feel grateful that we have found a formula that works for us. We know how to holiday often. Also read: Living like a local Currently I am sitting in… Continue Reading →

Ayurvedic Massage in India – what to expect

When travelling, you should experience as much of the local culture as possible. So when in India, you should go for an Ayurvedic Massage, right? We all know the benefits that this ancient form of medicine brings. But has anyone… Continue Reading →

Bangalore surprisingly charming modern city

Before arriving in Bangalore, or Bengaluru as it is now officially known, we had been told by some Bangalore residents that it is only known for its shopping centres and craft breweries. Well, if that is what is recommended by… Continue Reading →

Visit Pondicherry in French India

Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now officially known, has thrown up a few surprises. We were intrigued by Pondicherry after watching Rick Stein’s BBC India Series on TV. Pondicherry is one of the few parts of India which was… Continue Reading →

Unofficial Asia travel awards 2017

As we travel, we realise that we’re constantly comparing the differences between different countries and cities we’ve been to, so Tim and I bring you our very own Unofficial Asia Travel Awards.  We have visited: Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos,… Continue Reading →

Introduction to Sri Lanka

We weren’t planning a trip to Sri Lanka at all. But, we squeezed in a short Introduction to Sri Lanka trip after we realised that we were at risk of exceeding our 60-day Indian visa. So a quick week-long trip… Continue Reading →

What you need to know about toilets in Asia

Talking about toilets is one of those things we don’t really want to talk about, but something we definitely want to know about when we are travelling. As a westerner, I do find toilet experiences quite challenging, while travelling. But… Continue Reading →

Bangkok – Then and Now

  This is my fourth trip to Bangkok in 21 years and I have reflected on my impressions of Bangkok- then and now (and a bit in between). Bangkok 1996 Before I first came to Bangkok at the start of… Continue Reading →

Traveling makes you miss things

Traveling is great and every day is an adventure. Just some of the adventures aren’t of the exotic or exciting type, rather they are the kind of adventures that come from hunting for things we miss from home. What things… Continue Reading →

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