Escaping the hustle and bustle of Krabi and entering the tranquility of this island paradise put our minds at peace and our wallets in angst. Koh Lanta is not the cheapest place in Thailand but, if you are frugal and lucky, you can find an affordable slice of wonder on the beach-side to bathe in.... Continue Reading →
Sat drinking a cold one with my new friend Yanis in Penang, he asked me and Senna to join him in Nias, Indonesia, and help him build Salty Dog Hostel. We agreed upon his promise of world class sunsets and spear fishing adventures. Most of our travel experiences have been enjoyable, but this adventure... Continue Reading →
After leaving Jakarta, we took a small flight to Yogyakarta. Staying in a very basic hostel and eating as cheaply as possible was easily attainable in this pulsing city. The main stretch of bars are full of life and live music. The Warungs provided good, cheap local delights. The people, like all Indonesians,... Continue Reading →
Upon leaving Indonesia, to return in a month, we arrived in Kuala Lumpur. I had organized to attend my friends book launch but screwed up the dates immensely. We ended up staying in the capital for two and a half weeks, due to my fuck up, in the market area of China town. This compact... Continue Reading →
Going to Jakarta had Senna excited and me less than Impressed. She expected a crazy built up city full of people and anonymity and I expected the exact same. Senna is a city girl and as the faithful old dog that I am, I agreed to spend a few days in, what I imagined... Continue Reading →
After staying in many places over many years, I feel there is a standard that is easily obtainable for all Hostels. I have endured long nights in shitty places, the worst of which in Belgrade, Serbia. I have also enjoyed the spectacle at such a simple comfort as a curtain on a bed. I... Continue Reading →
Penang is a small island off of the coast of Malaysia, with a completely different feel to the rest of the country. With a huge artistic influence bursting into fruition at every corner of Georgetown, the main town in Penang, and a mixture of cultures that both exist alone and merge to create a truly... Continue Reading →
Three of us set off from Penang Malaysia for sun, surf and sea side spirits. Running low on money, yet high on exploration, me and two friends decided that the not so cost effective trip to Bali was the answer. It was the answer, I have never had as much fun, excitement and pure stupidity... Continue Reading →
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