Journey to Gili Trawangan Island. Travelling to the Gili Islands was completely unplanned and was decided over a Bintang by the pool with our neighbours at Dua Durra Guest House, Kuta. It was there I met an intriguing married couple, she was from Italy and he was from Sulawesi, Indonesia. I immediately struck up conversation with them as I was travelling to Sulawesi after Bali. So, together we decided to venture to the Gili Islands the day after next. This was their second trip to Trawangan Island and my first. I had heard from an Aussie backpacker the day before who recommended the Gili islands as a must see/do! But first we had to leave Bali, this is where the headache began.. literally! I am 40 years old and I like to think I have learnt ... read more

I mentioned to a friend in Vung Tau that I was heading to Mui Ne for a week in which she exclaimed in a very surprised manner, "What on earth are you going to do in Mui Ne for a week?" Mui Ne is about a 4hr bus ride from Ho Chi Minh costing about $7 or $8 if, like me you came from Vung Tau. The Bus ride is, to say the least a hair raising experience with traffic as chaotic as always. One of expats advised me to always travel by train in Veitnam as the buses are often in road accidents and as I sat on this bus knowing I had completely ignored his advice, I was silently praying we would make it there without incident. A near miss with another bus, saw ... read more

Bowen a hidden gem on the North Queensland Coast in Australia. A small seaside town that jutts out onto the coast and is surrounded by water. You truly feel as though you are on an island when your there. Backpackers flock here from March to October for work on the farms for seasonal picking & packing and retired southerners flock here with camper in tow to share the sun and escape from their otherwise freezing winter. Bowen is a tropical paradise and if you asked a lot Australians if they knew where it was they wouldn't have a clue. I took advantage of every opportunity to photograph the pristine beaches and surrounds and now am sharing with the whole world, the paradise called Bowen. As this is a small town you can access all parts ... read more

Luang Prabang was not only a welcome sight from the long boat ride, but also a very welcoming town for the travellor. This is peak season and there are plenty of tourist walking about. Guest houses are everywhere, no need to get a taxi just walk about and you will find them. The prices here I felt were a little high compared to Thailand with some basic guesthouses charging $50US per night. We were offerred a room for $12US per night so we decided to go & see. It was basic but good enough. But first today, its motorbike time and I have been itching to hire a bike and just ride out into the country. Ride through the small villages and smell the country air (sometimes earthy, sometimes spicey, sometimes smokey and sometimes putrid) but ... read more

Here are a few selected Photos I chosen of Bangkok. The city is beyond my expectations as far a size. Khao San Rd was everything I thought it to be & more. If you do choose to stay in the area of Khao San Rd be prepared for noise after dark which will filter into your rented idaho. Its close and in walking distance to the Grand Palace & Wat Phra temple for the obvious touristy sites as well as being right in the hub of the feista of pubs, clubs, malls & stalls. Its all here under your nose. ... read more