One of Thailand’s most ethical elephant sanctuaries. Is visiting an elephant sanctuary ethical? Sadly most so called sanctuaries in Thailand are not ethical, yet there are a couple of shelters which are trying their best to be as ethical as possible. One of these sanctuaries is the Elephant Valley Project in Chiang Rai. Elephants are […]
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The Stationery Cafe Bunbougu in Tokyo

The stationery café in Shibuya, Tokyo is one of the best lesser known themed cafes to visit in Japan. If you would like to visit a less touristy themed cafe during your stay in Tokyo and you like doodling, consider visiting Cafe Bunbougu. Tokyo is famous for its strange, weird and wacky cafes. You must […]
The Madness of Pikachu Outbreak

Pikachu Outbreak festival in Tokyo Yokahama is pure Pikachu madness! I have never seen so many Pikachus in my life. Giant Pikachus, tiny pikachus, dancing Pikachus, Pikachus on stilts, Pikachus with water guns, cuddly Pikachus, Pikachu hats, Pikachu posters, Pikachu everywhere! Visiting the Pikachu Outbreak Festival We had heard of the Pikachu Outbreak festival and […]
The Ultimate Guide to The Shanghai Tower

Everything you need to know about visiting the world’s tallest observation deck. Did you know that Shanghai is home to the world’s tallest observation deck? Whilst the Shanghai Tower may not be as tall as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the observation deck in Shanghai is in fact higher than the observation deck in the […]
Best Vegan food in Chiang Rai

3 places to try Vegan Food in Chiang Rai and where not to go! Chiang Rai is a city in the far north of Thailand. Whilst there may not be as many vegan places as the larger similarly named city of Chiang Mai there are still plenty of options for vegan travellers. Here are 3 […]
Is this Northern Thailand’s most incredible Waterfall?

Thailand is well known for its natural beauty in terms of beaches, mountains and gorgeous waterfalls. Yet many of these popular pretty spots can be overflowing with tourists. These crowds can ruin your experience but of course, many of these honeypots are popular for a reason. Yet there are still some incredible hidden gems in […]
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Is Tourism to North Korea Ethical?

Guest post time! 2018 was the official end of the Korean War. Whilst the historic meeting of the two Korean leaders in 2018 is a huge step towards reunification, it is clear there is still a long way to go on the path to denuclearisation. In the meantime, Lauren from Lauren’s Travel Diary asks the […]
Leshan’s Giant Buddha

Our visit to Leshan’s Giant Buddha and the Oriental Buddha Park The Leshan Giant Buddha is big. The Leshan Buddha is really big. The Leshan Buddha is in fact 71m tall! When you first see the top of his stone head you cannot quite comprehend his size. Only once you have walked down to the […]