Exploring temples and discovering craft beer in Siem Reap
CambodiaHere we visited the famous Angkor Wat and got to know some of the nicest people we’ve met on our trip so far.
Sunshine and sand at Talalla Beach
Sri LankaSri Lanka boasts some gorgeous tropical beaches and the one which was recommended to us as a paradise was Talalla Beach. Set in a quiet town…
Onto Tissamaharama for Yala National Park
Sri LankaWe’ve seen temples and jungles, mountains, rocks and cities during our time in Sri Lanka and after all this it was about time to experience one…
A quick stop in Kandy and Ella
Sri LankaAs our journey continues we’re seeing so many beautiful landscapes in Sri Lanka and meeting some great people. On the final morning in Sigiriya before our…
Dambulla, Sigiriya and a jungle vista
Sri LankaDambulla and Sigiriya are two places on almost every traveller’s itinerary when they head through Sri Lanka and there are two main attractions to see here.
Chaotic Colombo and a peaceful Anuradhapura
Sri LankaWe’ve now ended our travels through India and have begun a new chapter in Sri Lanka, a beautiful country with loads of ancient history to discover.
India and its fondness for hand drawn letterforms
Art and Design, IndiaBack in January this year, in a freezing cold shed on the outskirts of Bristol, Abigail and I spent a day trying our hands at traditional…
Fish, water and cats in Kochi
IndiaKochi is a slow seaside area where nothing is rushed and if you want to see anything special you have to go miles out for it anyway.
Back to Jodphur and onto Mumbai
IndiaAfter a peaceful two days in Jaisalmer including sleeping peacefully under the stars, our reintroduction to the madness of India was a tough one.
One night in the desert
IndiaThe next destination on our journey was Jaisalmer, which we’d both been looking forward to since we discovered that the camel treks existed.
Traditional Diwali Celebrations in Jodhpur
IndiaOur first night in Jodhpur was on the night of Diwali and though we were sad to leave Jaipur, we were welcomed warmly by the next hostel to celebrate.
From Dehli to Agra and Jaipur
IndiaIndia is starting to feel a lot calmer as we travel through Rajasthan, despite the fact that we’re here during Diwali which is a huge thing over here.
First impressions of India – Our time in New Dehli
IndiaOur first few days in India have been a hectic culture shock and a mixed bag of emotions. Leaving home and landing in New Dehli has been interesting.
I went to IKEA. That’s travelling, right?
PersonalI know this is a travel blog; I’m just documenting everything that’s happening in the weeks leading up to our first massive trip.
Three weeks until the big trip and I’m starting to freak out
PersonalThere are 21 days before we leave the UK for seven months, a number which seems to be jumping down in huge amounts whenever I blink.
A Travelling Camera
Travel GearAs a creative I have always enjoyed taking photographs. From buying a small 4 megapixel camera in my teens to now shooting much of what I…
Comics, art and a weekend in London
UKWe’ve always been fans of comics and quirky illustrations and a few years back one of our friends recommended we go to visit the East London…
A short break in the Lakes
UKBefore last week it had been a long time since we’d slept in a tent and I was really excited to be staying a few minutes…