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Asia Lite

Our visit to Singapore in January 2011 was at the tail end of our epic, six week Southeast Asia adventure that had stops in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Compared to the many other countries we...

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We got Scammed!

Being taken advantage of as a traveller is the worst. It’s only happened to us a few times but when it does, we feel embarrassed, out of control of the situation and it also inevitably colours our view of the...

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The Heat is on in Saigon

In 2011 we travelled through Southeast Asia on an epic journey and sabbatical from life. We spent the most time in Vietnam, travelling south to north, mostly via train. Our first stop was Saigon (previously Ho Chi Minh...

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Exploring Mahe Island

One of the main reasons we picked the Seychelles over other islands destinations, like the Maldives (my original dream location) for our most recent holiday was that it is not just one big resort.  We were...

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Visiting Angkor Wat

A staple on many people’s bucket list is a visit to Angkor Wat, the ancient city near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The ruins cover many miles and spending one or more days exploring the various temples is literally the...

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Big Love for Petit Amour Villa Seychelles

We have been lucky to stay at some stunning hotels in the short time that we have been expats in London. The grounds at the Old Swan and Minster Mill, the suite at The Magdalen Chapter and the crazy luxury of the...