Koh Lanta: high season vs low season

I always find it tricky trying to decide whether to visit places out of season, especially if I’m travelling somewhere faraway like Thailand for a holiday. I don’t mind the odd rain shower here or there but for us Brits, having some much-needed sunshine is kind of an important thing when we go away! Luckily,…

Me, my man and Malta

In all the years I’ve been with my husband Matt, we’ve never really found the right opportunity for me to meet him while he’s been away working with the Royal Navy. Often he’d be at sea or have little time off to make it worthwhile. Other times it would have been too expensive, or perhaps…

The international language of friendship

One of the greatest things about travelling or living in a foreign country is the opportunity it gives you to meet new people – often individuals who you might not have the chance to form friendships with in normal circumstances. Be warned though – it may result in a multi-lingual Facebook news feed like mine…

Just my cup of tea – Choui Fong plantation, Chiang Rai

If there’s one thing I love doing more than anything it’s relaxing with a nice cup of tea and cake! Throw in some great views and good company and I would have no problem in making the experience last the whole day. It’s one of the reasons I love spending time in Thailand – you…

Discovering dragons and pearls in Halong Bay

Visiting the colossal limestone formations of Halong Bay in Vietnam has been on my bucket list for a few years now, so when I had the opportunity to go recently, I was on that plane quicker than you can say “check in”! A flight from Bangkok to Hanoi took just under two hours. There were…