Stories From 80 Countries

Everything we've written, from 13 years on the road.
Travel Tales with Jonny Blair – Don’t Stop Living

Travel Tales with Jonny Blair – Don’t Stop Living

Next in line on the Travel Tales series is Jonny Blair from Don't Stop Living. This man is a blogging machine - literally. If you ever want to see a hardcore backpacker in operation then go check out his blog. Having currently visited 79 different countries, over 500...

100 Days in Thailand – Where to Next!

100 Days in Thailand – Where to Next!

The last 3 months have flown by. Today marks the 100th day since we left for Thailand on a one way ticket. 100 days in Thailand, but it actually feels like it's been way less than that. We haven't exactly done much travelling or that in those 100 days as we've been...

[Travel Photo] – Cat Vs Mantis

[Travel Photo] – Cat Vs Mantis

While I was on Koh Phi Phi a few weeks ago, I came across an epic battle between a cat and a mantis! I ended up taking over 200 photos of the battle in a 10 minute period. We ended up moving on though as there was no sign of an agreement being reached between the two....

The Pro’s and Con’s of Running An Online Business

The Pro’s and Con’s of Running An Online Business

For the past 80 days (to be precise), I've been 100% location independent. I've made money solely from online resources. 80 days is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it so far has given me a good insight into the life of a digital nomad - for want of a better...

The 3 Quickest Ways To Make Money & Travel The World

The 3 Quickest Ways To Make Money & Travel The World

This is a guest post by Kevin Cole of The Mental Playground Building a lifestyle business sounds like a strange fairy tale. “You mean I can travel the world AND make money? No way!!" But a lifestyle business is not a unicorn. It actually exists. In fact, a ton of...

How to Find Tenerife Car Hire

If you've got Tenerife on your holiday agenda, you'll already know that aside from bubbly beach resorts and well-equipped hotels, there's a whole host of wonderful places to discover, all within a short drive of the main resorts. Thanks to the island's well-connected...

What You Need To Know About Ping Pong in Patong

What You Need To Know About Ping Pong in Patong

*****Updated September 2018***** If you travel through Patong's famous "walking street" - aka Bangla Road - after sunset, it's inevitable that you’ll be set upon by all sorts of hustlers and fast-talkers trying to tempt you into one of the many bars and shows to watch...

The Long Road Ahead

The Long Road Ahead

It's been only a little over six weeks since we moved out here to Thailand, but it seems like a lot longer for some reason. With no long term itinerary set in stone, we've been debating the past few weeks over where we want to visit and travel to in the months ahead....

5 Malaysian Traditions Worth Experiencing

5 Malaysian Traditions Worth Experiencing

One of the most interesting countries to visit in South East Asia is Malaysia. It's a blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity,and each brings something different that people that come to Malaysia will enjoy. We recently spent ten days in the capital - Kuala...

Life in Thailand After One Month

Life in Thailand After One Month

The past four weeks have literally flown by folks. The first month has actually morphed itself into a couple of days in my own head for some reason. Life in Thailand so far has been just awesome! It's been one hell of a journey so far in such a short space of time. A...

Five Thai Customs to Know About Before Travelling to Thailand!

Five Thai Customs to Know About Before Travelling to Thailand!

In recent years, Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This is no surprise as it is home to some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery that the world has to offer. From white sandy beaches to deep dense...

Jumping On A Plane With A One Way Ticket

Jumping On A Plane With A One Way Ticket

Greetings from Thailand folks! It feels amazing to finally get back here after a two year absence! Jumping on a plane with a one way ticket rocks! Bangkok To Phuket We have just traveled down to Phuket from Bangkok, after spending three days there. Bangkok was a cool...

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