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The best breakfast places in Kuala Lumpur for vegetarians and vegans

A complete guide to 13 of the best breakfast and brunch places in Kuala Lumpur for vegetarians and vegans.

MalaysiaSashaMay 15, 2020kuala lumpur, food, vegetarian, vegan Comments

Notes from the road: 22 lessons from two months in China

Visiting China for the first time: 22 lessons from our two-month trip through the Middle Kingdom.

ChinaSashaMay 8, 2020real travelComment

Curfews, carbs and corona - life in Turkey when nomadic is a no-no

What it’s like to be in Turkey during the coronavirus pandemic and the things that have helped us during these oh-so-crazy times.

TurkeySashaApril 25, 2020coronavirus, travel advice Comments

In photos: Guanyin Pavilion, China's oldest tea house, Chengdu

A photo essay: our visit to the very beautiful and atmospheric Guanyin Pavilion teahouse in Pengzhen town, just outside of Chengdu.

ChinaSashaApril 19, 2020photo essay Comments

Getting from Muang Ngoi to Luang Namtha using public transport

A complete guide covering how to travel from Muang Ngoi to Luang Namtha using public transport - including travel times and ticket prices.

LaosSashaApril 3, 2020muang ngoi, luang namtha, travel guideComment

Strange massages and embarrassing accidents: trekking in Luang Namtha in Northern Laos

Trekking in Luang Namtha is exhilarating, exhausting and in our case, somewhat weirdly enlightening. Here’s our brutally honest story of what it is REALLY like to do a two-day trek in Laos’ Nam Ha National Protected Area.

LaosSashaApril 3, 2020luang namtha, nam ha national park, real travel, adventure travel Comments

Everything you need to know about trekking in Luang Namtha, Laos

The ultimate guide to organising a trek in Luang Namtha - the perfect place to have an off the beaten track adventure in the jungle!

Head in the clouds: Hiking Nong Khiaw Viewpoint (Pha Daeng Peak) in Laos

A complete guide to hiking Nong Khiaw viewpoint (Pha Daeng Peak) in Laos.

LaosSashaMarch 29, 2020travel guide, nong khiaw, adventure travel Comments

Monuments, meditation and munchies: the top things to do in Vientiane, Laos

Our favourite things to do in Vientiane including unique cultural experiences and the best places to eat and visit.

LaosSashaMarch 20, 2020vientiane, travel guide Comments

Looking for a change of scenery? Here are 7 reasons to move to a Turkish Village

Our reasons for moving to a remote Turkish village every winter and why we think you should too!

TurkeySashaJuly 28, 2019kayakoy, travel guideComment

Travel Tales: That Time I Spoiled All Our Holiday Photos With a Haircut

The realities of living in Zambia and trying (and failing) to get a decent haircut before a holiday of a lifetime.

ZambiaVincentJune 17, 2019real travel Comment

My biscuit love affair: Turkish Kurabiye

A love letter to Turkish biscuits aka kurabiye from a biscuit connoisseur.

TurkeyVincentJune 3, 2019food, biscuitsComment

The Perils of Travelling While Brown

The perils, pitfalls and passport-related pickles that travelling whilst also being brown can get you into.

SashaMay 27, 2019travelling while asian, travelling while brown, real travel Comment

Getting Stuffed: Adventures in Taxidermy at the Hanoi Zoological Museum

Get off-the-beaten-track in Hanoi and visit Hanoi Zoological Museum.

VietnamSashaMay 12, 2019hanoi, travel guide Comments

7 Ways to Stay Fit While You Are On the Road

How we stay fit on the road including recommended fitness websites, making your own weights at home and much more!

SashaMarch 18, 2019fitness, real travelComment

What Lies Beneath: A Guide to Visiting Gunung Mulu National Park (Updated: 2023)

Everything you need to know about visiting Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia, including transport tips, accommodation, activity costs and a packing guide.

MalaysiaSashaMarch 12, 2019Gunung Mulu National Park, travel guide, adventure travel Comments