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Hello Wonderful People! Instead of rambling on for ages about my travels, I've decided to let the pictures do the talking. I've selected some of my favourite photographs that I took while backpacking through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. From markets to waterfalls, bridges to sunsets, these are a few photos that don't feature yours truly, and as a result show a bit of culture! 

​ ជំរាបសួរ ​មានមនុស្ស​ដ៏អស្ចារ្យ Picture a secluded desert island surrounded by crystal clear water lapping on the white sand, with a beach dotted with small huts. The sun is beating down and there isn't a cloud in the sky. There are only small pockets of shade created by the palm trees that line the beach and separate it from the jungle beyond. Welcome to Koh Rong; a little slice of paradise tucked away off the shore of Cambodia.

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời I would have to vote Nha Trang as my favourite city in Vietnam, purely because there was so much to do here! I could easily have stayed for so much longer, but sadly I was on a strict time scale and had to leave after 2 days, boo hoo! Unlike Hanoi or Saigon, Nha Trang felt like a much calmer and relaxed place to be. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved the hectic buzz of Vietnam’s two largest cities, but it was nice to be able to stay somewhere that had all you needed from a city with an added chilled vibe. There are numerous things in Nha Trang that have ended up in some of my Top 5 posts, but I thought I'd dedicate a whole post to the city as I fell a little in love with the place and need to blab on endlessly about it!

Hello wonderful people! One of my main loves in life involves being cold, soaking wet, covered in mud, not showering for 5 days, living off a few hours sleep and absolutely loving life. This may not seem like the ideal situation in which to have an amazing time - and many people will think 'are you off your little rocker, that sounds pants?!' But let me tell you, Glastonbury is heaven on earth. Now, I'm happy to admit that in any normal situation I would  not  be a  happy camper . I love my straighteners, daily showers and a comfy bed. However, there is just  something  about Glastonbury Festival that makes all of the dirt, smells and bed hair worth it. It's almost impossible to put into words how totally amazing and completely crazy Glastonbury is. But I'm going to try.  With a little help from a few pictures too.  

Hello Wonderful People! Wanderlust (noun): a strong desire to travel.   I am currently in the early stages of planning my next travelling adventure. Yep that's right, I have officially caught the Travel Bug (the best bug to catch in my humble opinion), and am getting ready to jet off and see what South America has to offer!  As a result, I've got to start the long process of planning my trip, which can sometimes be a tad boring and time consuming, but I love it! Planning my trip just gets me excited for what's to come, and fuels my desire to explore as much as I can in the time I have! So to making my planning a little easier, I've come up with a basic check list of must do's when arranging your trip!

Hello Wonderful People!   As a vegetarian travelling South East Asia I was worried what kind of food would be available to me and if there would be much variety. It turns out I was massively spoilt for choice and turned into a little pig, snaffling everything I could get my little trotters on. I was slightly disappointed when I first arrived in Asia, as I completely lost my appetite due to the heat. I literally didn't eat anything all day, and forced myself to munch on a few spring rolls in the evening just to get some food down. After a few days of none eating, I seriously started to worry that I was never going to crave food again, and be forced to live a life of tiny, forced meals to suit my appetite, sob sob. But fear not, after a while my body finally acclimatised to the heat and I was free to stuff my little face again with exciting new foods. Yay for me and yay for food. Nom nom nom, I love food. P.s. Apologies to meat lovers, this is a veggie post, but try them out anyw...

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời Ha Long Bay is probably one of the most stunningly beautiful places I have ever been to. Located in North Vietnam, around 3 hours from Hanoi, the bay consists of nearly 2,000 islands and is home to the most fabulously clear blue water I have ever seen.    Before visiting Vietnam I am ashamed to say I had never heard of Ha Long Bay, which is a World Heritage Site, and was intrigued to see what could be so enthralling about an expanse of water dotted with islands.  

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời   If you ever go backpacking around South East Asia then I can guarantee, without a doubt, that you will spend a few nights on a night bus. And oh boy, it will be an experience you aren't likely to forget! Night busses are like normal coaches, but instead of seats there are beds. Bare in mind, I am using the word bed in the loosest way possible, as they are more similar to dentists chairs than a comfy double.  

Xin chào mọi người tuyệt vời Vietnam was easily one of the most beautiful and amazing countries I've visited; from it's stunning scenery, to it's diverse history and culture, Vietnam is one country that should be on everyone's travel hit list.

​ ສະບາຍດີ ​ປະຊາຊົນ​ທີ່ປະເສີດ I'm going to take a wild guess that the majority of people have no idea what tubing is; I too wouldn't have a clue if I had not been myself. Basically, scores of young backpackers grab their own giant rubber ring, float down a less than clean river, and stop off at several riverside bars to get merry. However, if you do know what tubing is, or have been pre 2012, then you'll know it ain't what it used to be!