Tag: Asia
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Laos: Our Last SEA Stop
We really feel like Laos didn’t get the attention it deserved. It became the casualty of our trip for two reasons: it got squeezed into the shortest itinerary (thanks again to Cambodia), and we were absolutely knackered after Vietnam. What was once a three-week itinerary was slashed to just six days, four nights in Luang…
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Northern Vietnam
Underwhelming Cát Bà We eventually made it to Cát Bà because we hadn’t quite grasped how much of a mission it was to get there. We flew from Đà Nẵng to Hải Phòng (the closest airport to the island), then caught a taxi and a ferry before finally setting foot on solid ground. At this…
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Southern + Central Vietnam
Hồ Chí Minh City Returning to Vietnam since our debut in 2023 felt like a home-away-from-home and way overdue. We’d sadly pushed back and shortened our itinerary after overstaying in Cambodia, but we were determined to make the most of our Vietnamese Adventure 2.0. Sadly, Hồ Chí Minh City (HCMC) became the neglected child again,…
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Chaotic Cambodia
I know it might seem like a long time, because trust me, it felt like a long time (at the time), but our 30 days in Cambodia started and ended in the blink of an eye. It all began in Siem Reap back on 10 April, after we travelled on a long day bus from…
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Exploring Khao Sok National Park
After a much more comfortable bus ride, we arrived at Khao Sok Riverside Cottages on 27 March for a much-needed slower and quieter stay. Khao Sok National Park, located in southern Thailand, wasn’t a far trip for us from Phuket. We wanted to explore the vast rainforest–its wildlife, tranquility, and natural beauty. Our accommodation was…
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Uluwatu, Bali: Beaches, Rain and Food
We landed late in Denpasar after our flight from Sydney and made our way to The Room Padang Padang in Uluwatu, arriving just in time to grab dinner and crash for the night. Day 1: Beaches, Rain and Eating The next morning, we started the day with a very late breakfast at our hotel–pancakes, coffee,…
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It’s Official: BackPat and SuitCass are on their own!
Ubud, Bali And just like that, we’re alone and officially traveling the world together. It’s been awfully quiet without Nic and Jake, so we spent most of our time in Ubud debating whether or not they’d enjoy it here. Verdict? Absolutely, yes. We landed in Denpasar just after midnight on 3 February. After an hour-ish…
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Last But Not Least: Bohol
Bohol was our last stop in the Philippines, and much needed respite from the Siquijor Shenanigans. With Nic and Jake only joining us for two short nights (but really only one full day) before jetting back to Sydney, we wanted to make the most of Bohol. We were staying in separate accommodation–Pat and I in…
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Siquijor Island
We arrived in San Juan, Siquijor Island for our four-night stay after a very long trip via (1) tuk-tuk, (2) bus, (3) tuk-tuk, (4) ferry, (5) tuk-tuk, (6) ferry, (7) tuk-tuk. Siquijor—in all its beauty—was our hardest location to get to in the Philippines. In hindsight, we wouldn’t do it that way again. We checked…
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Moalboal Memories
We spent four beautiful nights in Moalboal, Cebu, and we loved every second. After a rather toasty bus ride from Cebu City to Moalboal, we checked in to the most amazing ho(s)tel, Chief Mau, located in the centre, surrounded by beautiful beaches, restaurants, and sights. We (as in Pat) hired motorbikes for ₱375 per day…
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Coron Chronicles & Cebu City Scenes
Day 1: Arriving in Coron Coron City, with its turquoise waters, limestone cliffs, and laid-back vibe, delivered an unforgettable few days in the Philippines. After our traumatic ferry ride (see previous blog), we all settled on very easy dishes for lunch, and lots and lots of water. After checking into Blue Waters Inn in the…
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Starting with a BANG: El Nido!
After an emotional goodbye with our families at Sydney International Airport, and taking the scenic (read: long) route to the Philippines, we finally met up with Nicola and Jake in El Nido, Palawan, late on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. We made it! We had an action-packed three nights in El Nido, which stole all our…
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Introducing Our Journey
On 1 January 2023, we will set out on our first adventure as a couple – exploring Vietnam. We will update this blog, so our family and friends can travel with us, vicariously. If you would like to read our posts in-depth, click the link on the post title, and read away. See you in…
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