Getting the bus from Phnom Penh to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City is not only one of most cost effective inter-country journeys in the world, but also lightning years less hassle than flying between the two cities. So, why is it so much better? Here’s the street food guy’s guide to traveling between Phnom Penh and…
Having previously written a lot about Hua Hin, perhaps now would be a great time to write about how you get from Bangkok to Hua Hin and back again. For the uninitiated Hua Hin is either the 3rd place in the world to retire, or a shit version of Soi 6 in Pattaya……. What the…
I first visited Jules on Deck Nauru in 2017 from where I declared it the best bar in Nauru! Alas many factors have changed the situation in the country and it is not doing as well as it once was. And what exactly does being one of the best bars in Nauru mean? Well it…
As one of the very few frequent visitors to Nauru I am also an expert on the bar scene in the country, particularly as the inventor of the Nauru pub crawl! And as of my last visit in 2024, I can confirm that Bayview is still the best bar and restaurant in Nauru. I will…
A few months ago I visited Hua Hin for the first time. Initially I viewed it as a bit a retirement home with a lack of s street food Hua Hin scene. I am pleased to say that on second look there might be a bit more to the city than I initially thought. So,…
The last time I was on Khao San Road, a mere few weeks ago a colleague said he did not like it as it was “too touristy” and had attracted “chavs”. I explained that it was both of these, but this was what it made I so great, particularly for those of us who travel…
