A week into China. A quiz
I’ve been in China just over a week now. It’s a strange place! Fascinating, but strange. At least to a British person. I thought it would be fun to reflect […]
Hi from a Tibetan village and why I’m changing the plan slightly. Beijing!
Wahoo! Just managed to get Facebook, twitter and my blog working in China. Amusing how easy it is to get around the restrictions. You just download some software and pay […]
Kidnapped by the Chinese; rescued by the Lao army: a day in the life of a hitchhiker
A couple of days ago I completed my first proper hitchhike of the trip – 115 miles from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. May not sound a lot – but […]
Cambodia: a moral dilemma
For much of my time in Cambodia I found myself in somewhat of a moral dilemma. I don’t think I’ve ever travelled anywhere before where I’ve found myself asking ‘what […]
1 month in. A review of how the rules are faring
As I write this, its exactly one month today since I touched down in Bangkok. I’m writing from a forest ecolodge in Banlung, northern Cambodia, already about a week behind […]
What to expect with the sustainability blogs: a dummies guide.
Arr – this theme of sustainability. Thus far it’s been by far the most influential of the rules and objectives I set myself for this trip. Investigating water pollution in […]
I think I just escaped the Filipino mafia!
I’ve just had a very lucky escape! Somehow, I’ve managed to survive the ‘Phnom Penh Filipino blackjack scam’ with my wallet still fully intact and my belly full from a […]
