After the failed walk to Pha Phoak, I made it my quest to rent a decent mountain bike so I…
Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng I: The failed walk to Pha Phoak
“Do what you want today“, said Ek with a big polite smile on his face, “but we’re not renting a…
Debauchery is no More: Outdoor Pursuits in Tame Vang Vieng, Laos
Vang Vieng is truly a weird place. The ugliest town set in the prettiest surroundings, it feels strangely historical even…
Natural and Human Landscapes: Hiking Around Valle de los Caídos, Spain
I had told my Taiwanese friend Jon I’d take him for a nice mountain walk in the Madrid sierra, but…
Best 2017 B-Side Destinations
The Christmas/New Year break is a time for family, reflection and lists of all sorts. So I thought I’d share…
Hello, Isan!
I started reading up on Isan after my first trip to Thailand in July 2016. As little as I knew…
We Could Have Walked!
After the waterfall with no water, the last highlight on day trip on the the Thai Kanchanaburi tourist train was…
