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Air Asia Transfer: Getting from Bangkok to Ko Lanta

Air Asia Transfer: Getting from Bangkok to Ko Lanta

| April 10, 2015 | 1 Comments

The Asia trip had got off to a good start despite the late arrival of our luggage from KLM. Never mind, we had entertained ourselves with all that Bangkok had to offer. We had filled ourselves on Asian cuisine and got our minds in the rhythm of Asia time and our taste buds back into […]

Bangkok:  Tuk Tuks, Taxis and Markets

Bangkok: Tuk Tuks, Taxis and Markets

| April 8, 2015 | 1 Comments

On previous visits to Bangkok we’d hurl ourselves around the city by Tuk Tuk (its got to be done) sometimes humouring the unscrupulous Tuk Tuk drivers by visiting a few of their shops so they get a commission and give us a free tour, visiting the marvellous temples etc.  We never bought anything but met […]

A Trip on the River to Bangkok’s Chinatown 2015

A Trip on the River to Bangkok’s Chinatown 2015

| April 4, 2015 | 0 Comments

Having visited Bangkok on many occasions over the years we decided to succum to the call of Bangkok’s river the Chao Phraya River.  A trip to Bangkok is not considered complete unless you have glimpsed, or better still, ridden down these murky waters. It was hot and sticky (35 degrees plus) and we thought a […]

Our Bangkok Hotel and Restaurant Tip for 2015

Our Bangkok Hotel and Restaurant Tip for 2015

| April 1, 2015 | 0 Comments

Bangkok is very much the same as we remember it, there doesn’t seem to be any discernible difference from our previous visits following the recent coup.  But then we don’t live here so how would we know. It was definitely quieter though; this could be simply because we are here at a different time of the year […]

The Tune Airport Hotel KLIA2

The Tune Airport Hotel KLIA2

| March 30, 2015 | 2 Comments

After a long haul flight and a busy travel day ahead, you don’t want to risk making the jet lag worse.  You need a place you can relax, refresh, recharge and the Tune Hotel KLIA 2 has all this and more.  This has got to be the best reasonably priced flashpacking hotel ever. A Great […]

Bangkok, Baggage, KLM: our 2015 Asia Adventure

Bangkok, Baggage, KLM: our 2015 Asia Adventure

| March 29, 2015 | 0 Comments

Getting back to Flashpacking Its good to be back on the road after such a long time. For those that have followed our travels this is what has happened to us since taking a career break and embarking on our travel adventure in 2011. For those that did’nt it all started here with Craig and John […]

Escape Lounge: Manchester Airport Terminal 3

Escape Lounge: Manchester Airport Terminal 3

| March 23, 2015 | 0 Comments

Departing from Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport was not a great experience as there are no smoking facilities once you get airside. One thing that made our departure from Manchester more pleasurable, despite the nicotine cravings, was a bit of pampering in the pay for airport lounge called “The Escape Lounge” at terminal 3.  In […]

West London Shopping and Secrets

West London Shopping and Secrets

| December 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

While Hyde Park and the nearby national museums top the lists of things to do in West London there are plenty of other hidden and lesser known benefits to your London stay in West London. Here are a few to whet your appetite. © Copyright Ben Brooksbank and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Transport […]

London Top Picks – Museums and Galleries

London Top Picks – Museums and Galleries

| December 11, 2014 | 1 Comments

London is one of the worlds great capital cities.  We had the good fortune of living there for a number of years and while there managed to sample all London has to offer.  In reality most visitors get just a few days to explore some of the delights on offer.  If museums, history an architecture are […]

Discovering the Quieter Side of Costa Brava

Discovering the Quieter Side of Costa Brava

| March 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

Costa Brava is part of Catalonia and stretches from the French border down to Blanes, its most southern resort where the Costa Brava becomes part of the sprawl of the Barcelones comarca. If you think of the Costa Brava the first thing  that usually springs to mind is the popular package tour  resorts of Lloret […]