So you've booked your flight, googled all the best places to go and now it's time to investigate vaccinations, travel insurance and packing. In that order. Different parts of the world require you to take different precautions - the yellow fever jab I had to have to enter Ghana has not been required at any … Continue reading Getting your s**t together
... it is something that does not let you sleep. My next post is going to be a quick look at what you can't leave without - and what you really should leave behind - when you're packing for a Southeast Asia trip. I'm currently preparing for an extensive top-to-bottom-and-back-up trip … Continue reading A dream is not that which you see while sleeping
Given the array of options for bamboo rafting, kayaking and other river adventures in the area, it wouldn't have made sense to leave Sangkhlaburi without getting back in the water.As with jungle trekking, most local guesthouses and hostels can arrange expeditions for you without breaking the bank. We headed for the Song Karia river (another … Continue reading Bamboo Rafts and Local Markets – Sangkhlaburi
The day we went trekking outside of Sangkhlaburi, it was 52C outside. Apparently that's 126F. It was f***ing hot. There are vast expanses of stunning national park to explore in the area, and you should find that your hostel or guesthouse can arrange a trek for you- whether it's for one day or six. If you're unsure … Continue reading Jungle Trekking, Sangkhlaburi
So you've swum and sunbathed at the lake, you've had a few too many Changs at the Blue Rock Bar and you're wondering what to do with your hangover. Well luckily for you, Sangkhlaburi has a bunch of famous sights to see that don't require any swimming or hiking- just so long as you can … Continue reading Sangkhlaburi – pt 2
There are too many things to tell you about in the tiny, rural town of Sangkhlaburi to fit them all into one post. (And yes, there's a lot more to say about Bangkok too, but I'll be coming back to that later...)There are regular buses from Bangkok direct to Sangkhlaburi from Mo Chit station, or you can … Continue reading Sangkhlaburi – pt 1