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Experiencing A Week Of Bangkok

Bangkok is a huge, sprawling and downright insane city.  It’s the kind of place that you could really envision going for a nice week long holiday then waking up in a hotel somewhere a month later having no memory but still somehow knowing you had a great time. It’s just one of those places where pretty much anything could happen.  It is not for everyone, but it is for me.  If a bit of excitement is what you...

Honeymooning in Ubud

Neither of us thought we would have our honeymoon in Bali. We both wanted to visit Indonesia, but Bali can attract groups of other Australians of the type that we don’t normally hang with. We found a hotel in the jungles of Bali near Ubud that looked irresistible, like the perfect honeymoon location. It was a gift (thanks father-in-law!), and it was much appreciated. We flew in and quickly jumped into the...

Top 5 Things To Do In Jakarta

Jakarta is a chaotic yet dynamic city that is steamy and raw and once you get past the ugly facade – it has many faces with plenty to do. It’s residents are generally good-natured and have a happy outlook on life – even with Jakarta’s many slums, when you compare it to other world capital’s the crime rates are actually very low. The great Jakarta region has more than 28 million...

Why You Need To Drop Everything And Visit Nepal

Photo Credit: Nick Kenrick | cc Nepal is one of those places where people go when they want a holiday destination that’s anything but common! There’s good reason too – Nepal is full of natural beauty paired with a rich history, two things that guarantee a satisfying holiday. To really get the most out of Nepal, and avoid missing out on those key attractions, visit www.myadventurestore.com, where you’ll find...

The Two Sides of Koh Phangan: Full Moon Party To Couples Retreat

Maybe you’ve heard of the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand? No? How about the full moon party. It’s likely you’ve heard about this party of epic proportions. There’s also more to the island, which Trudy and I discovered as we visited well outside of the full moon party madness. I thought I would write an article about both experiences and the island itself, as I’ve seen it in very...

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