Another country closer to 40, another hour closer to Sydney. As I move onto the next destination of my journey I’m taking the time to reflect back over my last week in beautiful Laos. Humidity (and associated excessive sweating) aside, Laos like Cambodia was a hidden gem, a country I feel privileged to have been lucky enough to visit. Not dissimilar to Cambodia in it’s vibe, it’s culture and it’s people. Vastly different in it’s landscape from Cambo...

Aboard a four hour bus ride slowly and bumpily approaching the border of Cambodia and Laos seems like the perfect time to reflect on my time in Cambodia. I wasn’t really sure what to expect of Cambodia and having signed up for a tour but paid little attention to the itinerary it’s been a pleasant surprise overall. Our initial crossing into Cambodia from Thailand was a stark reminder of the poverty that some families endure every day, their constant battle t...

So this was my third visit to Bangkok. Totally different vibe this time.. different me? Different Bangkok? Either way we’ve had a blast these past 3 days and I’ve seen so many new things that Bangkok has to offer. It makes me feel lucky when I visit these kind of places, lucky at the life I was born into, the parents I was lucky enough to have, the upbringing and financial security I’ve had my whole life. My family have worked hard for me and I work hard f...