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.
Mad Monkey in Cambodia: A Hostel That Helps
We were recently contacted by Mad Monkey Hostels in Cambodia to help them spread the word of their amazing, funky and fun accommodations around the country. Upon researching their background and their brand, we realized that they are a hostel that truly helps out the local community. They don’t just offer funky hostel accommodation, they ...
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Exploring the Weird Side of Korea: 5 Awesome Off-Beat Places Around Seoul
The following article was written by: Chris Backe of One Weird Globe. Read more about Chris in the Author’s Bio below! 2015 brings plenty of fresh opportunities to see the world – and naturally, traveling will be part of my life for a long time to come. Looking forward also means looking back at some of ...
The Day When… We Had $1,500 Stolen
Before October of last year, we had enjoyed over 4 years on the road with only very minor theft issues. Then, while we were travelling on the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan, we had $1,500 US stolen from us. That’s no small sum for a couple of English teachers / travel bloggers trying to travel the ...
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5 Tips For Surviving a Full Moon Party in Thailand
Like it or not, the Full Moon Party has become a big part of tourism in Thailand. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this monthly festival, with many travellers preferring to stay well away from the debauchery, while others have this event firmly planted on their Southeast Asian itinerary. No one really knows when The ...
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The Mongolian Ger – All You Need to Know (With Video)
One of the most interesting parts about traveling Mongolia is the fact that the people living there are nomadic and the land is all Crown owned! Locals (and travellers) can spend the night, or live, wherever they want, for free. The country of Mongolia is basically one big campground. The local people live in homes called ...
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The Gobi Desert: A Travel Guide to The Mongolian Desert
There are plenty of mixed reviews coming out of the Gobi Desert and for good reason. Due to the vast expanses of this land, there is an exhausting amount of driving involved in this Mongolian desert tour, which leaves little time to see the actual sites. You’ll spend an average of 8 hours per day ...
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