Unwrapped travel

Both Thailand and Cambodia have Kings, and in both cases, particularly in Thailand, the King is extremely highly respected. It is not considered to be acceptable behaviour to make jokes or ridicule the monarchy. In both countries there are serious lesse-majeste laws, and while they are rearely used, they are on the books. Making light [...]

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A little bit of paranoia goes a long way — and while we’re not suggesting you spend your entire trip convinced that everyone you meet is trying to con you, we would suggest that a small dose of paranoia can be a handy asset on your travels — particularly if you’re travelling alone. In the [...]

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The best way to get a good place to stay on Ko Pha Ngan is to get there early. By early we mean 4-5 days before the party - not a day or two. This will give you time to find a flophouse to crash in and then spend time triping around Haad Rin and [...]

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One of the most common questions you hear from people planning a trip to Indochina and Thailand is “When is the best time to go?” and probably the most appropriate answer is “Well, it depends.” While all the countries have a definite high, shoulder and low season, there is really never a “bad” time to [...]

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The smart people over at Lonely Planet have added a new feature to their site called Bluelist — sort of a site of recommended lists. To quote their own propaganda:
To Bluelist something is the travel equivalent of ‘you should see my guy, he’s the best’. It’s the act of recommending a travel experience. Any travel [...]

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Pretty much across the board nudity in public is a no-no in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Those seeking nude beaches like those that exist in the West will be disappointed. Locals in all the countries concerned find public nudity unacceptable — a striking contrast to what is deemed acceptable in the go-go bars and [...]

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We’ve just received and are currently editing revised content for Ko Phi Phi. There is a delay on the new accommodation pics, but the text content should be updated by this time tomorrow, hopefully in time for your trip down there.
Update
Running late for a flight down under — we’ll get that Phi Phi content online [...]

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Money makes the world go round, and if you’re careful with it it will take you a good distance round the world as well. Here are some suggestions on how to both protect your money and make it go that little bit further.

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Ah the traveller’s romance… the fine white sand squeeking through the toes … the turquoise water … the swaying palms … that just right but not well done tan … that first evening when you decided to share a sarong while you watched the sunset … those slippery cool local rums running down your throat [...]

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Travelling with kids can be an unforgetable experience both for the parents and the kids — an exciting adventure full of wonderful memories — or a complete debacle with the parents in dire need of a kidless vacation (or therapy) straight afterwards. Much of the secret to getting the first result rather than the second [...]

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