Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: Gateway to the North

This stop, another of Vietnam’s UNESCO heritage sites, hadn’t been high on our radar until a recommendation back home. It sounded like something we had to check out while we were here – and we’re so glad that we did.

Hoi An: UNESCO Approved

We arrived in Hoi An ready for a relaxed few days in this famously picturesque city, and it didn’t disappoint.

Up, up and a-Hue

There’s so many things to see in Vietnam – hence the lack of recent updates – that choosing our next location took a lot of thought. We decided on the central town of Hue, our gateway to the north and one of the best things we’ve ever done.

Take me down to Ho Chi Minh City

Country number three on the itinerary! Our first few nights in Vietnam were spent exploring Ho Chi Minh City, and getting used to quite a different culture to Indonesia.

Indonesia: top tips and reflections

Indonesia is a beautiful country, with some of the most arresting scenery we’ve ever seen. The people are welcoming, the food is delicious, and each island we visited was different. Here are our tips for travelling to Indonesia, with some personal reflections scattered throughout.

Awa’ we go to Singapore

First main stop on our trip! After 2 days in Singapore we’ve already seen and eaten some fantastic things, clearing a few small hurdles along the way. Here’s our thoughts on Singapore, and what we’ve learnt about the travelling life so far.

4 places we loved in London

And that’s it: we’ve officially left London. The city holds a special place for us, having been our home for so many years. As we look back on our old life certain places stand out above others, and we wanted to share some of our favourites.

Before we go

We’re Alfie & Kat, a couple embarking on our first long-term travel adventure before moving back home to Scotland. This blog will share our experiences, and thoughts about what it’s like to take a break in our careers to head into the unknown. We met in Scotland before moving to London for work. After quite…