In the most southern reaches of Laos, this often forgotten country or at least under explored is the Mekong archipelago which borders Cambodia. Known locally as Si Phan Don, to foreigners the Four Thousand Islands. Life goes by at a slower pace here for both the locals and travelers. It’s a very easy place to … More Four Thousand Islands, Laos
Located ideally on Love Lane, the center of downtown Georgetown, it is almost nonsensical to stay anywhere else as a budget traveler. It has been a great base for both of my stays in Penang. An old colonial building as most are here, it is redone to look quite swanky inside with a lounge area, … More Reggae Penang, Malaysia
Most people don’t make it past Pai when north of Chiang Mai, but the quieter, more laidback and much less visited capital of the province, Mae Hong Son is well worth the trip away from the laid out backpacker route. Surrounded by mountains, set in a valley, if the natural beauty of this place … More Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Greasy Spoon – Breakfast Bar and Chip Shop In complete relaxation looking out over the view from the High Bar, I had met someone who had recommended this place, but most importantly mentioned that they serve black pudding. I was in… I had to check this out. Just about every place under the sun here … More Greasy Spoon – Koh Tao, Thailand
I came to Kanchanaburi for the first time somewhat by fluke. I had met up with a good friend who was in the midst of guiding a tour around and tagged along for a few weeks. Sure enough this brought me here, but not to the Jolly Frog quite yet. Out one night at the Sugar … More Jolly Frog – Kanchanaburi, Thailand
I step out of the airport and the heat is already oppressive. Its only 8am, it was only beginning. Having such a short time here I did a little bit of research of how to get around efficiently/cheaply and city bus was it. Little did I know apparently they don’t accept the almighty dollar or … More 1 Day in Abu Dhabi
Road trips going to visit my half-brother in Petawawa on the military base were my first taste of travel when I was really young. I guess this was when I became addicted without even being aware. I’ve loved road trips and plane journeys ever since. Even though sitting in one seat no matter how long, … More The Great Ocean Road – Adelaide to Melbourne
The houses in view, the sound of children playing outside, this couldn’t just be mirage. No, I was here. I had made it to Buscalan. I stopped to catch my breath and waited for Lotus (the lovely lady who became my ‘guide’ to this magnificent village). She walked me through the village of precarious paths, … More Apo Whang-Od – Receiving my Batok Tattoo
Every journey must begin somewhere and for me this one begins in Manila. While this is slowly becoming more popular of a place to visit, most people opt out for the famous Banaue UNESCO rice terraces scaling the Cordillera Mountains, unless the sole purpose is to get a tattoo. This was going to be a … More Journey to Apo Whang-Od, Master Mambabatok
A parade of extravagant costumes, coordinated dances, marching bands with belting horn sections and entrancing drum beats that make you want to move. This all followed by a street party of epic proportions where rum and beer flowed freely like open taps and the music never stopped. Tens, maybe hundreds of thousand people in a … More Sinulog 2016… Pit Senyor