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A guide to Lithuanian craft beer (and the best Vilnius bars to try it)

Posted on November 3, 2018March 31, 2021 by Alex Trembath
Lithuania has a vibrant independent beer scene with roots dating back centuries
03
Nov

While Lithuania’s beer scene is rooted in the north, Vilnius is the ideal place to sample craft beer from all over the country.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Cities, Europe, Food and drink, Lithuania 16 Comments
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Bolivia itinerary and travel guide: the classic two-week route

Posted on October 23, 2018March 8, 2022 by Alex Trembath
23
Oct

Bolivia, a land of vast salt flats, sprawling jungle and Andean cities, is a paradise for curious travellers and scenery seekers.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Itineraries, South America 12 Comments
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Chiang Mai trekking: adventure in the Thai jungle

Posted on April 5, 2018June 24, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Chiang Mai trekking: on the final path
05
Apr

A tale of serene jungle, sunsets, secluded waterfalls, isolated villages and many beers in northern Thailand.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Hiking, Thailand, Trekking 20 Comments
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Everything you need to know about the slow boat to Luang Prabang

Posted on April 2, 2018June 23, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Slow boat to Luang Prabang Thailand to Laos
02
Apr

Two days cruising on the Mekong, soaking in views, drinking with new friends? There’s no better way to travel into Laos.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Border crossing, Laos, Luang Prabang, Thailand, Transport 9 Comments
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One week in Bangkok: what to do in your 7 day itinerary

Posted on March 26, 2018June 21, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Bangkok itinerary Wat Pho Thailand
26
Mar

A huge, chaotic city. So little time, so much to do! Here’s how we spent a week in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

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10 essential tips for taking overnight buses

Posted on March 18, 2018June 10, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Bangkok bus terminal Instagram
18
Mar

Overnight buses are a great way to get around when backpacking. A few tricks can help maximise your journey experience.

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Posted in Travel career break resources  |  Tagged Buses, Transport, Travel tips 4 Comments
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Dragon Crest Mountain, Krabi: a stunning Thai morning hike

Posted on March 7, 2018March 9, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Dragon Crest Mountain trail views
07
Mar

The Dragon Crest Mountain trail is the most spectacular way to see the landscapes of Krabi in southern Thailand.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Hiking, Krabi, Thailand 11 Comments
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KK to Brunei and back by ferry and bus: it’s complicated!

Posted on February 17, 2018February 25, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei
17
Feb

Getting to Brunei and back from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia is a complicated business. Here’s how we did it.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Bandar Seri Begawan, Border crossing, Brunei, KK, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Transport 4 Comments
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Trip to Cameron Highlands: our itinerary for three days

Posted on February 11, 2018February 23, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Cameron Highland Malaysia Rafflesia flower
11
Feb

We went off the beaten path in Malaysia to see the jungles and tea plantations of Cameron HIghlands.

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Sound of the sirens: a night fright in rural New Zealand

Posted on December 2, 2017January 26, 2021 by Alex Trembath
Fox Glacier Village New Zealand
02
Dec

We were woken in the middle of the night by loud sirens in a rural village on New Zealand’s South Island.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Camping, Natural disasters, New Zealand, Oceania 17 Comments
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