Asia

We’ve spent over 3 years in total travelling around Asia and we consider it to be our favourite continent on Earth (so far). The people here are friendly, you almost always feel safe and the landscapes offer everything from grasslands and beaches to mountains and waterfalls. Asia is everything you hoped for and more.

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Sipadan: The Best Scuba Dive

Sipadan: The Best Scuba Dive Of My Life

Sipadan is Malaysia’s only oceanic island and it is actually a massive extinct volcano cone. Coral has grown from the volcanic rock mountain which lays dormant and almost totally submerged in the Celebes Sea. Located  just off the north eastern coast of Borneo, Sipadan has long been a scuba diving mecca. When we were travelling ...
House Boating Through The Backwaters Of India

House Boating Through The Backwaters Of India

Back in 2009, on our first trip, we embarked on one of the most amazing journeys in all of our travels. We based ourselves in the city of Alleppey and from there we went house boating through the stunning Alappuzhan backwaters. Arriving in Alleppey we had absolutely no idea where to start planning our trip. ...

Our 3 Day Trip to Singapore

Singapore is known for its high-end hotels, delicious cuisines and modern styled buildings. During our trip to Southeast Asia and the Sub-Continent in 2008/2009, we visited this tiny island country. Since it’s quite small, we allotted ourselves 3 nights to explore the area. At the time, we were on a budget, so we didn’t stay ...
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How To Prepare For Travel In India

India is no walk in the park. You can’t (or shouldn’t) just pack your bags and head here without at least knowing a bit of what to expect. Travel in India can truly be a highlight of your trip if you plan your trip properly. There are numerous things to think about and we recommend doing ...
Highlights Of Our Journey Through The Least Touristed Region On Earth

A 5 Month Round Up of Central Asia & Iran: Highlights Of Our Journey Through The Least Touristed Region On Earth

Wow, I can’t believe it’s over! Nearly 5 months of overland travel from China, through Mongolia, Russia, The Stans and Iran. What a trip! Even though we knew this journey would be intrepid, we could have never imagined just how adventurous it would be. We had some ups and some downs along the way, but ...
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In Photos: A Journey Through 2013

Photos play a huge part in our travel lives. It’s fantastic to be able to experience a country, culture, food and people and have those memories in our minds. It’s even more fantastic to have great photos of the things we see and do so we can look back on them whenever we choose. This ...