Asia

A visit to central Vietnam would not be complete without visiting the fascinating ancient capital of Hue. What’s interesting to me is that Hue has such a different atmosphere to Hoi An,…

The west coast in sharp contrast to the east coast is vastly more developed especially near Duong Duong Town. However, the beach and water on the west coast are stunning and it’s…

Goa is synonymous with unlimited fun, sandy beaches and drop-dead partying, and those who have been there once just keep going back for more. All this gives one the notion that Goa…

When you talk about South East Asia, you hear about travelers who have fallen in love with these countries for their culture and cuisine. Some visitors are drawn to the breathtaking attractions…

At home in Hoi An, in central Vietnam, the typhoons came early bringing heavy rains and strong winds which was both an experience and shock as the rains seem like they would…

The Topas express stopped in the village and we walked the final 100m through the village to the Topas Riverside Lodge, across the homemade suspension bridge: Bella and Maya jumped for joy…

The term “Ecolodge” has become in vogue and overused in tourism marketing often used to describe hotels and chalets immersed in nature, but rarely do they consistently implement sustainable and ecological practices.…

Well, we finally got our chance to visit The Cham Islands after 8 months of living in Hoi An. Only a 40 minute boat ride from Hoi An harbour. For this trip we…

Hugging the winding coastline and straddling the Bosporus straight, Istanbul marks the crossing between European and Asian continents. Turkey’s bustling capital has for centuries welcomed traders and visitors alike, who enter in…