Travel Planning

How to get a Visa for Travel to India in Bangkok
By December 1, 2012 2 Comments Read More →

How to get a Visa for Travel to India in Bangkok

As you are travelling round the world it is often necessary to obtain your visa for countries that require one while you are on the move.   This usually means a trip to a major city where the country has a consular presence.  In our case this meant a stopover in Bangkok.  We had previously managed […]

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10 Amazing Activities to do in Nepal
By September 15, 2012 2 Comments Read More →

10 Amazing Activities to do in Nepal

10 Amazing Activities to do in Nepal We plan to travel to Nepal, as part of our around the world trip, later this year. We wanted to share some ideas, sent to us, of what we can do when we get there. A trip to Nepal is one that you will always remember due to […]

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Malaysia: What to do in Penang?
By August 16, 2012 5 Comments Read More →

Malaysia: What to do in Penang?

Penang Past to Present Penang has an interesting history from its days as part of the Sultanate of Kedah, through to the ‘leasing’ to Captain Francis Light and the East India company in the 18th century, Japanese occupation in the Second World War, its dominance as a Freeport and eventually its independence to become the Penang of today.  One of Malaysia’s […]

Myanmar Visa in Bangkok and Some Travel Gadgets

Myanmar Visa in Bangkok and Some Travel Gadgets

Thailand Border Visa Hassles After our wonderful lazy few nights in Battambang in Cambodia it was a bus journey back to Phnom Penh in order to catch our flight to Bangkok.  We had intended to go overland direct from Battambang into Thailand but the 15 day visa limit on land crossings; and an extortionate charge […]

Three Months Flashpacking

Three Months Flashpacking

After our three months travelling we thought it was about time we did a mini update about our experiences, featuring the highs and the lows of flashpacking travel. The good news is we are having an absolute blast and there really hasn’t been any time when we have felt ‘lost’ or homesick.   Of course you miss […]

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