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Why Vanlife, and was it the right choice?

Jul 28, 2019 | Vanlife

When we decided to move our seemingly charmed life in Vietnam back to Europe in pursuit of life on the road, people thought we were crazy. In the ochre-coloured town of Hoi An, we had beautiful weather, access to nature, and the most delicious bowls of noodles we’d...

A little change of address…

Jun 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

It's been over a year since I last wrote here. It's crazy to think how much has happened in that period, how much I could have shared about this chapter of our lives. There are many reasons why I haven't. Time. Work. General lack of motivation. All the usual ways life...

Realities of Winter Vanlife in Europe

Jun 11, 2018 | Vanlife

These last few weeks we've had just about the most amazing weather you could expect in Northern England and Scotland in June. It's been glorious. Having the windows wide open and wearing Birkenstocks all day is a far cry from how we started this trip. Experiencing...

Gifts from the Universe at Lago Carezza

May 18, 2018 | Favourites, Italy

My coverage of our adventures with vanlife in Europe has been spotty to say the least. We've been through Germany, Austria and Northern Italy and experienced an overwhelming amount of beauty. With all the exploring and our work commitments, it's been difficult finding...

How Living in Vietnam Prepared Us for ‘Vanlife

Apr 17, 2018 | Long term travel, Vanlife

The more we settle into this life of ‘van living, the more I realize that the two years we spent living in Vietnam totally prepared us for the experience. It sounds kind of far-fetched but hear me out... Driving in Vietnam prepares you for anything I’ve already...

Two Great Campsites for Exploring Bamberg and Nuremberg

Apr 10, 2018 | Germany, Vanlife

Travelling down from Denmark to Southern Germany with our camper, we broke up the journey with stops in Harz National Park, Bamberg and Nuremberg. The latter two were our first real city stops in Germany and we were so happy with what we were able to find for parking...

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Expat Life in Hanoi: The Best and The Worst

Expat life in Hanoi, at its worst... The sky hangs heavy, drooping to touch the tips of lonely towers. A jacket, a waterproof, a mask, a helmet, visor down, and still the air gets in. Dreaming of a home where no one would usually rather be for the weather... The wind...

What Driving Sh@#$y Bikes in Vietnam Has Taught Me about Life and Travel

Living in Vietnam, you won’t get very far without renting, buying or borrowing a bike. Whether you go for a giant automatic that resembles a spaceship, a classic traveller Win or Wave or something in between, you quickly become accustomed to zipping down tiny alleys...

Moving to Vietnam; Finding a Teaching Job in Hanoi

In this series we are outlining our tips for moving to Vietnam, to help you get set up and settled in as quickly and easily as possible. Our first week has almost seemed too easy and we are already loving expat life in Hanoi! In this post I'm going to talk about...

Don’t Miss the Side Trips on the Annapurna Circuit

I’ve given you the lowdown on which towns Oli and I enjoyed the most along the Annapurna Circuit, towns we think shouldn’t be missed and now I want to describe a couple of the day trips and detours that shouldn’t be left out either. The circuit alone is stunning...

The Korea Guide is Here, Available to Buy Now!

Korea Journey Handbook Our first guidebook is now available to buy! After a year teaching, travelling and blogging in South Korea, we have a lot of passion and knowledge for travel within the country and decided to put that to good use by creating our own...

Sokcho Beach Camping, Or Adventures in Avoiding the Korean Military

You know a destination is a great one when you can still fall in love with it even in the worst weather. With only a day and a half of sunshine over our five day weekend at the beginning of June, Sokcho became that place for us. There was just some thing about that...

Two of the Most Unique Things We Saw in India

There was one place in India that continued to be highly recommended, again and again. It was a place that promised unique sights and events that we wouldn't find elsewhere in the country and, despite it's relative distance from all other places on our to-visit...

4 Ways to Make the Most of Winter in Korea

I know this topic is rather late seeing as I've been going on about Spring's arrival constantly over on Facebook and Instagram, but we had such pretty pictures and great ideas from our Winter adventures over the last few months we thought it was a shame not to share...

Travel Packing 101: Random Household Items Useful for Travel

We all know that travel packing can be an absolute nightmare, especially when you are travelling for a long period of time. What should you take? How much should you take? What random useful item do I need to spend a fortune on in North Face or REI? There are so many...

Weekend Trips from Hanoi: Pu Luong Nature Reserve

This week we may have found the most idyllic of weekend trips from Hanoi. A place so beautiful the sweat on your face will be mixed with happy tears. A place so tranquil you will forget there is traffic in Hanoi. A place so devoid of tourists you will consider not...

Gamcheon Cultural Village, Another Busan Beauty

Oli and I love adventure. We love packing up our bags on a whim and travelling to new places, often knowing little to nothing about them before we go. It's why we love being expats so bloody much, because we get to do this all the time while still holding down grown...

Cycling Down the Nakdong River – Day 1, 65km

Picture this – a cycle path that almost stretches the length of a country, following its’ four major rivers on purpose built tow paths. Korea is a cyclist’s dream and anyone who chooses to travel on two wheels here will be immensely rewarded by it’s peaceful and...

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