Our fast-paced Vietnam Itinerary! We braved the motorbike chaos of Ho Chi Minh City, got multiple custom outfits in Hoi An (plus my first tattoo!), visited the Mekong Delta and spent Christmas cruising the limestone karsts of Halong Bay. We also day-tripped to Ninh Bình!
Our Cambodia adventure took us from Bangkok to Siem Reap, where we spent two days exploring the massive Angkor Wat temple complex by tuk-tuk. We then traveled to Phnom Penh for the sobering, essential visits to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and S-21 Prison. Don't worry, 50-cent beers were involved too!
Bangkok taught us lessons fast! We bought bus tickets on the fly for onward travel, got scammed at the floating market, but loved the history of Ayutthaya and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Plus, we review the Calypso Cabaret and find the best street Pad Thai and $12 Thai massages.
After 24 days in Madagascar, Mauritius was our recovery stop! We share tips on navigating the island (driving on the left!), finding public beaches, the strange Seven Coloured Earth, and why we needed a break from needing a break. Oh, and watch out for the territorial fish jerks!
Our detailed 24-day Madagascar Trip Report! We hiked the razor-sharp limestone of Big Tsingy with harnesses, cruised the Tsiribihina River, saw 21 lemur species (including the Indri!), and watched sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs. Find out what we ate and why Tojo was the best guide!
A 23-day cruise from Genoa to Mauritius! We sailed through the Suez Canal, snorkelled the Red Sea, and visited the high-cost islands of Seychelles and Réunion. We share our experience with Costa Cruises, the pirate protocols, and why this budget cruise was the perfect way to get to Madagascar.
Genoa was our launchpad! We share our travel day from hell (missed connections & last-minute trains), plus our costly day trip to the French Riviera (Nice & Monaco). The highlight? The perfectly charming fishing village of Portofino and the gritty, real charm of Genoa itself.
From the Balkans to Bavaria! We explore the history and unique museums of Zagreb (Croatia), take a day trip to stunning Lake Bled (Slovenia) for that famous cream cake, and then brave the massive tents of Oktoberfest in Munich. Three litres later, my liver protested!
Sarajevo is a city of layers! We detail the history of the Siege of Sarajevo with two essential walking tours, visit the powerful Galerija 11/07/95 (Srebrenica), and explore the abandoned Olympic bobsled track that's now covered in graffiti. Plus, where to find the best cevapi and Bosnian coffee.
Our first stop in Serbia! We were charmed by the Art Nouveau architecture of Subotica, took a controversial "20th Century" walking tour in Belgrade, visited the Tesla Museum, and biked the shores of the Sava and Danube rivers. Plus, we share the essential (and complex) background to the Yugoslav wars.