It’s such a thrill to be back in Cambodia after all these years. One noticeable change is the hostel chain Onederz which certainly wasn’t around twenty years ago. The first hostel n the chain opened in the capital in August 2013 and has since spread to other major tourist locations, with all the amenities of a world class modern hostel. Visitors can relax by the pool, enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal at the restaurant. Featuring private and shared rooms aplenty, it seems that just about everyone stays at the hostel chain during a visit to this wornderful country. I flew into Phnom Penh at the conclusion of my stay in Laos, and made my way through…

I have fond memories of the inaugural trip to Laos twenty years ago. A big part of the travel experience is meeting wonderful travellers, two of whom I am still in touch with to this day. To be honest I almost lost my heart in Laos, and have always wanted to return to this beautiful country. Life is full of surprises and opportunities to explore the world, and I feel privileged for the chance to retrace my footsteps from all those years ago. The journal left off in Koh Samui, where I organised a flight via BKK to the capital Vientiane. It proved to be quite an expensive one way fare, but worth the cost for an effortless commute from…

Perhaps a mysterious gravitational force is what draws me inexorably back to amazing Thaiand. This beautiful country and her kind and gracious hosts never fail to disappoint, and there are always more beautiful islands to explore for the first time. After all, this is one of the world's premier travel destinations. The only change I would note since my last visit is the recent obligation for travellers to complete an online form prior to arrival, but it's a breeze and only takes a few minutes. To the best of my recollection the immigration official didn't even look at the QR code, and it seems a drama free entry is still pretty much a formality. Anecdotally I had heard a lot…

Well then dear reader, it's time to fly over Spain in order to continue the island hopping adventures. To be honest this is the first time I've gone from a destination in the Atlantic Ocean to arrive at an island in the Mediterranean Sea. How awesome an experience is that!I I boarded an Air Iberia flight from Tenerife which featured a stopover in Madrid, and then headed on to the legendary island of Ibiza. I'm thrilled to be here after all these years, this is most certainly a dream destination for your intrepid travel correspondent! I can finally cross the world famous party destination off the bucket list. With its somewhat notorious reputation I didn't really know what to expect.…