Heya Guys. Just a quick note to say that we're currently in Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand (after a 2 day coach journey!). We're leaving this morning for a three day trek of the hill tribes, including a stop at a snake farm, chinese refugee village, elephant park and white water rafting. Will be without any form of communication for the next 4-5 days as we're travelling light and leaving our stuff in a security box so don't worry if you don't hear from us. W...

Heya Guys. Sorry for the long delay. Had trouble trying to find the internet and so have ended up in a 24 hour internet cafe. Right, last week rounded up quickly. 2nd day in Bangkok was amazing. Saw all the sights with Im, a relation of Jaidee's (My dads wife!). Went temple spotting, toured Wat Phra Kaeo and the Grand Palace, drank lots of chilled coconut, saw the City Pillar Shrine and said a prayer buddhist style with Im. Also went to Wat Pho (The temple ...

Right guys, we're here. We made it (just about). Left Gatwick airport which was suffering from the best in British weather after a delay from the South African. Us non-travellers were amazed at the TV's, free food and drink (especially alcohol), ice cream and the teeny tiny towels. Watched disney movies all the way to Dubai and the sunset over Iraq was amazing (The picture doesn't do it justice). We landed in Dubai at midnight (local time). Airport was amazing. R...

In Dubai for stopover.

Hellloooo!!! Welcome to the first blog on our site. The flights are booked, the backpacks been bought and the trip is looming ever closer. 3 weeks and 5 days to be exact. Had a problem buying tickets today as bank refused to let me make a transaction on my card but after much arguing, shouting and swearing at the poor woman in Natwest we finally accepted defeat and had to try and pay with two seperate cards (much to the travel agent's annoyance). Am getting reall...