The Great Escape! After spending six unforgettable nights in Ko Chang, today was the day I plotted my escape from the island and prepared to begin a new adventure in the shape of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Many people I've spoken to have spent months here when their original intentions were to stay for merely a couple of days. I can understand why, but as there's much more of South East Asia I'd like to see it's time to move on. After spending the day Elephant Trek...

When I woke up this morning, I never dreamt I'd be swimming on the back of an elephant. But that's exactly what I did on this fine sunny day. Ko Chang means Elephant Island, so it was fitting that I decided to do this fantastic activity here. Having hired a scooter for a day, I braved the steep hills and ventured north of the island. I spent two hours trekking through the jungle sitting on an elephants back. During the second hour, I was literally swimming wit...

Bonjour, wie geihst!? After successfully making it down to Lonely Beach south of Ko Chang island, I checked in at the Barrio Bonito resort. As the name suggests the guest house is Mexican themed. Living up to my undisputed title of the original "Mr Bargain Hunt" I managed to barter the room cost down by a third. I'm now paying a quarter what I paid 2 nights ago, without compromising too much on quality. I've now lost air conditioning, a fridge and a beachside ...

I think my mother will want to kill me after reading this! However, this is a travel blog and it's about sharing my experiences. Today I went rode a scooter across the west coast of Ko Chang. "what's the big deal" you may ask. This is the first time I have rode a motorcycle!! Although the experience was a little frightening at first, once I got going it was one of the most magnificent experiences. "Don't worry mum, I don't want a bike!" Riding up and down the ...

Tschhh, Tschhh... That is the sound I woke up to this morning. The sound of the sea crashing agains the shore. Yes I safely made it over to Ko Chang Island and the beautiful Paradise Palms bungalows. As it's low season I was able to get a good deal and it's still far from slumming it in the hostels! I plan to stay here in hadd kai mook (pearl beach) for two nights for some post Pattaya relaxation, before I head further south to livelier Lonely Beach area. Al...