10 things to prepare prior to leaving on that big trip

Here's another straight-forward list that for the seasoned traveller will bring a "Duh" to mind, but for the road virgins, should prove helpful (as I catch myself repeating this time and time again to friends of friends planning their first backpacking trip). 1- Passport Don't wait until the last second for this. I have absolutely … Continue reading 10 things to prepare prior to leaving on that big trip

10+1 tips to survive your motorbike journey through Vietnam

Hello war boys, may you survive your journey through Vietnam all shiny and chrome! First of all, my credentials: I drove from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city, both under rain and sun. Second, why I am writing this: there are a lot of people doing the motorbike thing these days, and a lot of them don't … Continue reading 10+1 tips to survive your motorbike journey through Vietnam