by Florence Murphy | May 7, 2024 | Vietnam
Welcome to Hoi An, a charming haven nestled in Vietnam. This ancient town, steeped in history and culture, beckons travellers with its picturesque streets, culinary delights, and fascinating heritage. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An boasts a unique blend of...
by Florence Murphy | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog, Thailand, Tips, Tours
The elephant looked jaded, old, and uncared for. He walked towards us and, like most elephants; he looked to be a gentle giant as he glided ever so gracefully along the concrete road. A small Thai man walked right beside him with a long wooden stick that was...
by Florence Murphy | Aug 7, 2016 | Blog, online business, Vietnam
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a large and vibrant metropolis where the remnants of its colonial past sit side-by-side with the trappings of modern-day life. It’s a popular stopping off point for travellers of all kinds, especially people like us who...Tags: vietnam, working online
by Florence Murphy | Jul 7, 2016 | Asia, Blog, Chiang Mai, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Remember the experience of landing in Southeast Asia for the first time? Stepping off the plane was like lifting a veil from your eyes that you never knew you were even wearing. Well, that’s how it felt for us anyway the first time we landed in Bangkok. The...Tags: backpacking, southeast asia, thailand, tips, travel, vietnam
by Carlo | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, India
In the north of India, on the west bank of the sacred river Ganges and 360km away from the Nepali border, stands the holiest city of Hinduism: Varanasi. According to legend, Varanasi, also called Kashi or Benares, was founded 4,000 years ago by Lord Shiva, mighty god...Tags: culture, India, traditions, varanasi
by Carlo | Dec 6, 2015 | Blog, India
On August 4th 2015, we left the comforts of Chiang Mai to do a 10 week backpacking trip around India. Travelling in India was always on our agenda and having booked the flight from Bangkok to Mumbai last year when we were in Ecuador, there was no turning back. Given...
