Ok, so . This is what will hopfully turn out to be an online blog of my trip throughout south east asia. I am hoping to get to Thiland, Burma, Vietnam, cambodia and laos. I only have 6 weeks before i have to return to bali so it will be a quick trip, hopfully i can see alot and fill you in whilst i go. U have to subscribe cause i dont no how to take it off private :$
Vang Vieng; Well this is different... Perhaps a thousand people a day scramble down the banks of the Mekong in Laos' Vang Vieng. Famous for its tubing, this portion of the Mekong sees endless intoxicated tourists zooming down the rapids on inflatable tubes—the obvious transport of choice. Hurling down stream, through the rapid and churning water, small calms of water allow the tourist to access the many bars along the ride. If a day on the water surrounded by sharp cliffs and drinking bars doesn’t grab your attention then perhaps the free shots of whiskey, giant rope swings and mud-surfaced volleyball courts will! This place parties like it’s New Year’s eve or schoolies… yet even crazier, because it is All Year Round! With a cool group of people, I headed to the first stop. Greeted with ... read more
Chiang Mai; Chiang Mai, situated in the north of Thailand, is a refreshing change from Bangkoks Khao San Road. The food is cheap, accommodation clean, and the city has a relaxed feel—earning it a very high placement on most travelers “recommended” lists. Known for its beautiful and plentiful trekking routes, I decided to take advantage, and joined two people I’d met on the bus in a three day Hike. After loosing my Nikes on the bus (sorry mum) I visited the local shoe store in search of a pair of that would suffice for at least the three days. And what was found you might ask? A pair of white “old-school” Chuck Norris Converse equipped with blue and orange laces! Although seemingly unsuitable for a three-day trek, they were only 100 baht (about A$3.50) so I ... read more
It is quite a confronting experience arriving at night in Burmas former capital city Yangon. The streets are dimly lit, slightly flooded and Ancient buildings lean over you in the wind. On the flight there you hear of burmas courrupt goverment, its "Big Brother" like nature, so your walk begins to quicken as you make a dash for your hotel door. You scrub off the city dirt in your urine stained shower, questioning your decision to come to the country. Then it is morning.. The Buildings are still old, the goverment is still corrupt but Mayanmar in the light begins to show its beatuy. Yangon, denounced as the captial city in 2005 is thriving with culture.The city has a showcase of international cuasine due to its borders with thiland, china and india. There are remenants of ... read more
