I cannot explain how excited I was to get to Halong Bay and see the beautiful landscape that had been on my travel bucket list for years. The reality of Halong Bay didn't disappoint (even if the weather let us down slightly). Ha Long Bay, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and … Continue reading The Jaw Dropping Ha Long Bay
Sapa is a beautiful region in North Vietnam, renowned for it's rice paddies and stunning landscapes. If you're on a backpacker budget and want to trek in Sapa, don't fall prey to the idea that you need to hire a guide! You can absolutely do it yourself, without the help of a guide, by following … Continue reading DIY Sapa Trekking – be your own guide
2 and a half weeks in Thailand complete. Now we've moved on to Vietnam for potentially 2-3 months (depending on how much we like it). We took a flight from our last destination Chiang Mai to Bangkok, then Bangkok to Hanoi and stayed in Hanoi for a total of 9 days on and off - … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam – busy, beeps & beers
Our initial plan for Chiang Rai was to visit for 4 full days, but after seeing countless blogs and Instagram posts of Pai, we decided to make a detour. I say we, but really I nagged Freddie until he gave in. We had such a great time in Pai that I am glad we did … Continue reading Moving On Up – Chiang Rai
Our third stop: the backpacker filled village of Pai. Originally, we were headed to Chiang Rai after Chiang Mai but after Instagram-stalking what Pai had to offer, I convinced Freddie we needed to go. The only issue; forums described the journey to Pai as ‘hell’ and ‘awful’, with 762 curves during the 3 hour journey. … Continue reading I Love You Pai
After a hectic few days in Bangkok, we moved further north to the smaller, slightly less hectic city of Chiang Mai. When we first arrived, I instantly felt a lot more content there – it was a lot quieter and there already seemed to be so much more to do. We spent a total of … Continue reading On the Road Again – Chiang Mai
The trip of a lifetime begins... After an exhausting 14 hour journey, functioning on very minimal amounts of sleep, we have arrived in Thailand's capital, Bangkok! I must admit, my first impression of the city was slightly tarnished by my hangry state, but in some ways Bangkok was both everything I thought it would be … Continue reading The Hustle and Bustle of Bangkok
Before I start writing any official blog posts, I thought it best to introduce myself. I'm Maria from Northern Ireland, but I've been living in Newcastle upon Tyne for the past 4 years. I've now left the toon to travel around the world with my annoying boyfriend - we're starting our travels in Thailand, working … Continue reading Aloha
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