(Originally posted 25 April 2016) Before visiting India, we knew that it would be an assault on all our senses, all at once, all the time. With a population of over 1,3 billion (accounting for over 17% of the world’s population), you anticipate that it will be somewhat frantic. So it seems logical to tellContinue reading “A sense of India”
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Revealing India
(Originally posted 18 April 2016) Everyone raves about visiting India, but we were nervous. We had not done much background investigation on the possible points of interest to see, and we knew it would be a sensory overload right from the onset. We, therefore, started liaising with a tour operator before we arrived to helpContinue reading “Revealing India”
Big in India
(Originally posted 7 April 2016) For some reason, we are big in India. At all the tourist spots in Delhi and Agra, we were constantly stopped and asked to appear in photographs with Indian nationals who were also visiting these sites. At first, we tried to introduce ourselves and make small talk, but eventually thereContinue reading “Big in India”
11 Top Things to do in Cambodia
1. Find the hidden gems off the tourist beat – If you are in a tourist area and want to find a quieter spot with more reasonable prices, you usually need not wander too far off the main street to find something suitable.
The Russian, the temple and the boiling mini-bus
(Originally posted 30 March 2016) While based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for a few days, we decided to travel 200km on a day trip tour up North to Preah Vihear Temple on the Thai border. We opted for a group tour, not only because it is usually cheaper, but you typically meet some other interestingContinue reading “The Russian, the temple and the boiling mini-bus”
The perfect day in Kep, Cambodia
(Originally posted 18 March 2016) We have travelled from the Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, to the sleepy coastal town of Kep. An easy 2.5-hour bus trip to Kampot and a 30min tuk-tuk ride brought us to our hotel situated on a small peninsula with a wildlife preserve. Our lovely hotel is 1.6 km fromContinue reading “The perfect day in Kep, Cambodia”
The great sniff – a cleanliness measure for travellers
(Originally posted 14 March 2016) Travelling from one destination to the next for an extended period, you have to wash and wear while moving. We have not packed very well, taking way too much stuff. But this gives you a few days’ grace in between washing if you are unable to do so after aContinue reading “The great sniff – a cleanliness measure for travellers”
Our new favourite place
(Originally posted 7 March 2016) Hoi An was not specifically on our itinerary for Vietnam. Thank goodness our bus ticket included it as a stop. We instantly fell in love with the place and kept extending our stay. Our hotel has a lovely garden and private seating areas dotted all over, and when you stepContinue reading “Our new favourite place”
Sleeping bus – well, no, not exactly
(Originally posted 4 March 2016) Vietnam has a wonderful way to travel between cities that are spread out, and it is called a sleeping-bus. It sounds like a great idea – fully reclined seats that allow you to sleep while travelling overnight to your next destination. In principle, this can be a comfy way toContinue reading “Sleeping bus – well, no, not exactly”
Sapa’s Autumn, Winter, Spring
(Originally posted 23 February 2016) In February, time spent in Sapa lets you experience three seasons in a matter of minutes. It took us a few days to realise the town was much bigger than anticipated because the mist only lets you see a few metres ahead. We are both wide awake during our 4:30Continue reading “Sapa’s Autumn, Winter, Spring”