We got Scammed!

WRITTEN BY Julie

Being taken advantage of as a traveller is the worst. It’s only happened to us a few times but when it does, we feel embarrassed, out of control of the situation and it also inevitably colours our view of the...

04.09.15

London Neighborhood Guide: Chinatown

WRITTEN BY Drew

I have a passion for quality Asian food. Yet, even in a global city like London, a majority of the restaurants serve watered down versions of the cuisine, or, for some strange reason, decide to combine Chinese, Thai,...

04.08.15

The Heat is on in Saigon

WRITTEN BY Julie

In 2011 we travelled through Southeast Asia on an epic journey and sabbatical from life. We spent the most time in Vietnam, travelling south to north, mostly via train. Our first stop was Saigon (previously Ho Chi Minh...

04.06.15

Exploring Mahe Island

WRITTEN BY Drew

One of the main reasons we picked the Seychelles over other islands destinations, like the Maldives (my original dream location) for our most recent holiday was that it is not just one big resort. We were...

04.04.15

Visiting Angkor Wat

WRITTEN BY Julie

A staple on many people’s bucket list is a visit to Angkor Wat, the ancient city near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The ruins cover many miles and spending one or more days exploring the various temples is literally the...

04.03.15

Basil Does Hampstead Heath

WRITTEN BY Julie

Hampstead Heath is one of London’s iconic parks, sprawling and filled daily with families, sports teams, tourists, picnickers and photographers. You may know it from the ending of the movie ‘Notting Hill’ when...