How we spent our first couple of weeks of 2024 in Vietnam; ticking off some tourist activities in Da Nang and Hoi An, and getting to learn about the culture of the locals living there.

We made it to Vietnam just in time to end 2023 and kick off 2024. We hope you enjoy our stories of exploring the Capital City and eating/drinking our way around as many places as we could.

Don Det - the place we turned up to with the intention of staying for a short visit but ended up extending thrice and staying two weeks. Here’s why!

Kayaking, tubing, zip-lining, paramotoring, off-road buggy-ing - you name it, we did it in Vang Vieng: the adventure capital of Laos!

Luang Prabang was the perfect introduction to Laos. Picturesque streets lined with beautifully preserved buildings, the river down in the valley with a backdrop of distant giant mountains, and the magnificent Kuang Si Waterfall - this city has it all.

How we crossed the Thai/Laos border, what it was like on board the slow boat, and advice for anyone wanting to take the same trip.

After swapping beaches for cities, and heading for the mountains, we fell in love with Chiang Mai, had the most chilled out time in Pai, and checked out Chalermchai Kositpipat’s quirky temple: Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai.

From the modern and very crowded City of Bangkok, to the calm, ancient City of Ayutthaya, one factor remained true for both: we weren’t short of temples to visit!

A two day treat away from the hustle and bustle of busy towns and cities, we spent time in the tranquil setting of Khao Sok National Park; a nature-lover’s paradise.

Beaches, hikes, sunsets and some pretty shoddy tours - welcome to Koh Phi Phi, the surrounding islands and all they have to offer.

We made it to the country we’d be spending our first full month in, and Thailand did not disappoint! From beautiful beaches to quaint boutique shops and craft beer bars, we felt right at home.

One country, two major cities, three islands, an abundance of wildlife, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines and a luxury resort. This is Borneo.

How expensive really is Singapore as a backpacker? And can you get by on a budget? We went to find out.

With the flightpath taking us via Berlin on our way to Singapore, we thought it’d be rude not to spend a couple of days exploring a new city.

If, like us, you naively thought a qualified driver would be all you need to take across the Channel and enter France, then you’d be sorely mistaken. To hopefully lessen your Internet trawling, we’ve put together a list of all things you need to pack, and need to know before entering France in your vehicle.