Meditation with a Buddhist monk? It doesn't happen everyday. I was lucky enough to do it in Cambodia. But it didn't go all to plan.
Angkor Wat – one of life’s essential experiences
Angkor Wat. It's a place of magic and wonder. I went with high hopes, but I was unprepared for what I'd actually find.
Siem Reap War Museum
As a history lover, the Siem Reap War Museum was always going to interest me. What I did not anticipate was the heartbreaking story I would hear from one of the museum guides. I left shaken, but with a greater understanding of Cambodia's people.
Siem Reap – more than just Angkor Wat?
Siem Reap. It's famous for Angkor Wat, but what else does it offer? Turns out there's a whole raft of human experience waiting to be discovered.
A massage parlour conversation
A conversation in a Thai massage parlour reveals a sad truth about tourism.
Happy elephants in Thailand?
Everyone should see some elephants in Thailand. But does this support animal cruelty? It was my quest to find an ethical elephant home.
Chiang Mai – the chill capital?
When you've just got out of hospital, and can't handle the heat of Bangkok, what do you do? Going north to Chiang Mai is one option. But is it a good one?
Dengue fever in Thailand: the crazy Thai hospital
Admittance to hospital for dengue fever becomes an adventure in typical Thai fashion.
Full Moon Party: What’s the point?
The Full Moon Party. Worth the effort, or plain overrated?
Should I stay in Haad Rin, Koh Phangan?
Haad Rin. It has everything you need for the Full Moon Party. Restaurants, bars and more. But you should you stay there?