Sitting on the amazing Royal Lake of Yangon, with the shimmering gold of the sacred Shwedagon pagoda in the distance the Kandawgyi Palace hotel offers an unbeatable location, history and class. The most luxurious residence in the city and indeed the country this 5* retreat has 5 restaurants, a lake side pool and the most
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Myanmar Treasure Resort – Inle: A perfect lakeside paradise from which to explore the culture of the region.
After 3 days trekking through mountains, villages and rice fields for over 60km, sleeping on the floors of bamboo houses and showering in a bucket in what turned out to be one of the most rewarding and intense experiences of our lives we welcomed the stunning comfort of Myanmar Treasure Resort – Inle! After having
Popa Mountain Resort: A serene and relaxing escape with breathtaking views, Myanmar!
Mt Popa probably isn’t on your itinerary for Myanmar (Burma) but it should be! Just an hour away from wonderful but busy and hot Bagan is this temperate retreat. Meaning “flower” in Burmese this mountain really lives up to its colourful name. Heading up the winding roads through tiny villages from Bagan the air began
Myanmar Treasure Resort: Bagan A paradise within this ancient kingdom of Temples
Heading to Bagan there is a wealth of places to stay now in this growing tourist hub of Myanmar. With the dry heat of the dusty streets as you explore this wonderful ancient town you need to plan your retreat well. Selecting a place which offers you the rest needed to get up early for
Blue Buddha hotel, Kampot: A relaxing and fun loving abode in this trendy Cambodian town!
Arriving in Kampot a little later than planned due to the chaotic nature of Cambodian buses and the encroaching festive season we were a little flustered! Christmas Eve was upon us and our dream of a Christmas Day spent on the beach seemed to be fading away into a haze of last minute scrambling rather
Envoy Hostel Phnom Penh: A peaceful oasis where you feel like family!
We had heard many things about Phnom penh, some loved it, some told us it was a dangerous and overcrowded city with nothing to see. Well, we fell in love with this chaotic Cambodian capital. But at the end of a day exploring this bustling city you need an escape! In Envoy we found a
La Residence Blanc D’Angkor, Siem Reap. A slice of paradise that proves Cambodia isn’t just for backpackers!
Even whilst backpacking we all need a slice of luxury every now and then. Luckily Cambodia despite being very much part of the backpacking trail through South East Asia also has another side to it: affordable luxury travel. Cambodia might be the land of Angkor and the amazing ancient temples, but it is also the
Cube hostel, Bangkok: A sociable escape from the party scene & a tranquil slice of privacy!
When we visited Tokyo a few years back we were kind of a little disappointed we didn’t experience the famous capsule hostels, but hey, we were on honeymoon. But now we are backpacking around Asia and on a tight budget we had the perfect opportunity. Staying in dorms even for the most hardened backpackers can
Hong Kong Urban pack hostel: The perfect base from which to explore this amazing city!
Hong Kong is massive, bigger than you could ever imagine, or we ever did! Hong Kong isn’t just a city but an entire administrative region that incorporates many areas, islands, beaches and even mountains. So choosing where to stay in this dramatic and contrasting city can be hard. But one thing is for sure, you
Doors Hostel Bucharest: A hippy paradise in this beautiful city!
After spending 2 weeks in an apartment with a pool down in Fethiye, Turkey visiting family and freinds and generally taking a break from hostels and backpacking we found ourselves in Bucharest. Back on the hostel scene we were both excited to be back out there and also not so much looking forward to sharing
World house hostel, Istanbul: A boutique experience in the heart of this wonderful city!
Whilst we spent an amazing 5 days in the bustling and energetic city of Istanbul we needed a place to kick back and relax at the end of a tiring day exploring this huge city. But at the same time we wanted to be at the heart of the action, in a place where we
Plovdiv: The ancient Roman city with a young bohemian charm! (and a unique AirBnB experience!)
We had already fallen head over heels in love with Bulgaria by the time we boarded the train in Sofia to make the slow chugging trundle through the mountains and countryside towards Plovdiv. We knew not to much about the second largest city in the country apart from its famous Roman Ruins, but upon visiting
Hostel Review: Cinnamon Sally, Riga. A fun, youthful and artistic hostel in this beautiful city!
When we arrived in Riga we were tired and a little overwhelmed. After travelling on night buses for a few consecutive evenings we were looking for a comfortable, warm and welcoming place to stay. But at the same time we hadn’t had all that much time to research the city either and worried we might
Hostel Review: Moreto & Caffeto, Sofia, Bulgaria! An amazing adventure with amazing people!
Occasionally when you are travelling you stumble upon a hostel that just has everything perfect. Sometimes it can be a hit and miss game that’s true. Some hostels look great but then turn out to be ruined by obnoxious idiots drinking their way around the world. Then others sell themselves short, but once you arrive
Hostel Review: Hi Skopje, Macedonia: A home away from home.
Over the last couple of months of backpacking we’ve come to realised a very important thing. That your accommodation makes a larger impression on whether you love a place or not. It’s not whether it’s fancy or if it is full of gimmicks. But whether you feel at home or not, if you feel safe,