Hotel Name: Sam’s Lodge Hotel Address: 28-28/1 Sukhumvit Soi 19 (2nd Floor), Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand I stayed at Sam’s Lodge Hotel in Bangkok, which I booked online for its price and location. The hotel is located on Sukhumvit Soi 19, which is next to the Terminal 21 shopping mall at Soi 21. This is where […]
How to visit 30 countries in 3 months with a Eurail Pass
If you have ever wondered how to visit every country on the Eurail Pass then I have made an itinerary that can show you how exactly how to do it. A Eurail Global Pass covers 28 countries in Europe, though it really works in 31 countries. Not included in the official count are Monaco and […]
Tour review: Cape Peninsula day tour from Cape Town
During my trip to Cape Town, the two day trips I had planned were for Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula. I didn’t realise that you could also do a safari from Cape Town in a day if you are pressed for time, but I have already been on a safari so that was not […]
Motorbike taxi comparison in Saigon (Xe Om, UberMOTO, GrabBike)
Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its motorbike traffic, which is not exactly what cites want to be famous for. For new visitors the swarms of motorbikes is one of the most noticeable features upon arrival. Once you get over the initial shock you will see that the bikes aren’t going too fast, drivers […]
1 month Eurail Global Pass review: How I visited 57 cities in 31 days
Visiting the former apartheid prison of Robben Island
Cape Town has a range of museums and memorials remembering the era of apartheid. The most well-known symbol of apartheid is Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Robben Island is about 7km off the coast of Cape Town at its closest point, and it has served as a […]
A list of the best cafes in Cape Town
On my trip to South Africa I spent two weeks in Cape Town which gave me enough time to visit the best cafes in Cape Town without getting over-caffeinated. I didn’t know what to expect so I was happily surprised to find a burgeoning cafe scene here. I was also surprised that there were no […]
Notes on Cape Town
Cape Town is a place I have been wanting to visit for years. I’ve read Cape Town as being described as a cross between San Fransisco and Sydney, and a few long-term travellers I know have called it their favourite city in the world. With such endorsements, I was curious to see what it is […]
Lake St. Lucia – home to the largest hippo population in South Africa
When it comes to the big animals of Africa the hippopotamus lives in the shadow of the Big Five: African lion, African elephant, cape buffalo, African leopard, and rhinoceros. The term “Big Five” was coined by game hunters for being the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot. It has since become a check-list […]
Flight Review: Singapore Airlines – Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City
Flight: Singapore Airlines SQ 172 From: Singapore (SIN) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City. This was the second leg of my journey, with the first flight being from Cape Town to Singapore. My flight was provided by South Africa Tourism (Australia) as part […]
