Tag Archives: Travel

The First Days

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Lou

I live in a beautiful place. It is not quite as remote as I had thought and for this I am thankful. Keeping in touch with family and friends is important to me, and though sometimes it is nice to … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure.

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Lou

It is hard to believe I am here. Somehow with a mixture of buses, trains and a few lifts, I actually made it from the UK to Thailand without flying. It feels a little surreal, and I cannot quite work … Continue reading →

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A Whistlestop Tour

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Lou

In ten days I travelled from Yangshuo in China to Chiang Mai, Thailand, arriving just in time for the New Year. In Hanoi, I stayed in Rendevous Hostel for one night for $5, £3.40. It was a nice hostel and … Continue reading →

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New Year In Chiang Mai

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Lou

I can hardly believe that I have actually made it to Chiang Mai. Though it may not have been as physically or mentally challenging as cycling to Turkey from the UK it presented a few of its own along the way. Arriving … Continue reading →

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A Slow Boat Ride.

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Lou

It takes two days to travel upriver on the Mekong from Laung Prabang to Huayxai, a small town on the border with Thailand. The boat is beautiful. Built entirely out of wood it follows the style of a long boat. … Continue reading →

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Luang Prabang

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Lou

Luang Prabang is by far the most touristy place I have been yet. I thought Hanoi was full of foreigners but it is at least balanced by hundreds more locals living in the city. In contrast, Luang Prabang seemed to … Continue reading →

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A Sleeper Bus to Laos

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Lou

I crossed the border by sleeper bus from Hanoi. I had not been on a sleeper before so had no idea what to expect but booked it through the hostel for convenience. I was collected from the hostel by a … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Vietnam

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Lou

Arriving into Hanoi late at night has to be the best way to do it. The streets are bustling with activity. The traffic is crazy. Hundreds of motorbikes, scooters and taxis speeding in every direction. They do not stop for … Continue reading →

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Navigating China

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Lou

Turning up in China, I expected, as usual, to withdraw money from an ATM when I arrived. No such luck. I got off the train without a crucial word in Chinese – “Bank”. I kept trying to ask people in … Continue reading →

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Yangshuo, China

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Lou

At last! Internet that works as normal again! 🙂 Although I downloaded a VPN I was pretty much unable to use it after the first week in China, hence why I have not updated my blog before this moment. I … Continue reading →

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