Quite literally the worst journey ever. Laos seems to provide a mix of stunning backdrops and horrendous roads. The Journey was such hard work, made worse by the fact that the bus we paid for was more accurately, a seat in the back of some geezers car while he and his family sat in the front, ate weird fruit and listened to 'music' which i believe, was created by squeezing cats and holding micropones near their wiskers... I also believe that this journey might ...

Every single cafe/restaurant/bar in Vang Vieng plays friends episodes constantly from 7am to Midnight. slightly odd... after a few days in this alcohol fuelled crazy place you soon realise why... Hung over viewing doesnt come easier than a s*** episode of friends while lounging around drinking fruit shakes and eating chips. And spring rolls. And Calamarie. And Pancakes. I may try something they call a 'Fanta.' Vang Vien is set up mainly for the tubing, which i...

Leaving Chang Mai was a sad time as we knew that we were probably saying goodbye to Thailand forever. We had a great time but i feel that by the time of our childrens generation are travelling, Thailand will be one giant McDonalds, McIrish bar, Mcs***1990's music, McKavos and pretty much McNot much different to Malia. The demand from the West has taken the country to a new place, and the culture now feels like a country offering a museum display of what the count...