LOST YET FREE
A CHOICE TO LIVE SIMPLY since 2012
1- LIVING IN A SNOW COVERED TENT
NORWAY ( JUL - NOV 12 )
Four months camping from the south to the north of Norway.
Walking long distance, hiking mountains and sleeping under the northern lights.
First independent travels.
TRIPS & MILESTONES
-FLIGHTS & DETOURS-
SHORTCUTS TO EXPERIENCING THE WORLD.
Travel is often as simple as jumping on the cheapest flight to a country you've never been to, knowing that buses, trains, a passport and a bank card will comfortably take care of the rest.
Find alternative ways to travel by trying to limit flights.
2012
EUROPE BUDGET FLIGHTS.
Countries: England – Norway – England
London – Oslo
Ryanair
(Gatwick – Rygge)
Domestic departures.
Tromsø – Oslo
Norwegian
(Langnes – Gardermoen)
Oslo – London
2013
VISIT MORE THAN YOUR DESTINATION.
Countries: England – Hong Kong(T) – Australia – Singapore – Thailand – Cambodia – Thailand – Sweden – England
An expensive one way flight to Australia.
London – Hong Kong – Cairns
Cathay Pacific, £609
Stop-over micro adventures.
Darwin – Singapore
Jetstar
(Darwin – Changi)
Singapore – Bangkok
Jetstar
(Changi – Suvarnabhumi)
Bargain flights between Europe and Bangkok.
Bangkok – Arlanda
(Suvarnabhumi – Arlanda)
Stockholm – London
2014
WEST TO EAST.
Countries: England – Scotland – England – Germany – Denmark – Sweden – Norway – England – Norway(T) – Thailand – Laos
Oslo – London
London – Oslo
Oslo – Bangkok
Norwegian
2015
HOW TO MISS A FLIGHT.
Countries: Laos – Thailand – Myanmar – Thailand – India – United Arab Emirates – Bulgaria – Macedonia – England
Bangkok – Kolkata
SpiceJet, 5429 INR
Booking the same flight again.
Bangkok – Kolkata
IndiGo, 6405 INR
Mumbai – Dubai
Flydubai, 7081 INR
Excess luggage fees when only carrying a bum-bag.
Dubai – Sofia
Wizz
Trans Europe.
Ohrid – London
Wizz, 1199 MKD
(St. Paul – Luton)
2016
THE LONG WAY.
Countries: England – Italy(T) – Morocco(T) – Brazil – Morocco(T) – England – Scotland – England – Italy – Morocco – Brazil
£176, London to São Paulo.
London – Milan – Casablanca – São Paulo
Ryanair, £8
Royal Air Maroc, £168
(Stansted – Malpensa – Mohammed V – Guarulhos)
São Paulo to London.
São Paulo – Casablanca – London
Royal Air Maroc, 1183 BRL
(Guarulhos – Mohammed V – Heathrow)
November promotion.
London – Glasgow, Glasgow – London
Ryanair, £4 return
London to São Paulo, the long way.
Four flights and two full days later.
London – Venice – Casablanca – Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo
British Airways, £73 (£43 + luggage £30)
Royal Air Maroc, £426
(Gatwick – Marco Polo – Mohammed V – Galeão – Guarulhos)
-LOCATIONS-
KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN.
July 2014.
[coming from: England]
Glasgow. Milngavie. Mugdock. Gartness. Balmaha. Rowardennan. Inversnaid. Ardleish. Beinglas. Inverarnan. Crianlarich. Sliabh. Crionach. Tyndrum. Bridge of Orchy. Gualan. Liath. Ghiubhais. Kingshouse. Kinlochleven. Fort William. Ben Nevis. Stirling.
[next country: Germany]
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November 2016.
[coming from: England]
Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Blairgowrie. Kirkmichael. Enochdhu. Glenshee. Braemar. Muir. Balmoral. Ballater. Bridge of Muick.
[next country: Italy]
WALKING 210KM
JULY 2014.
Through the highest terrain in Scotland.
The West Highland Way long distance trail
/ International Appalachian Trail.
CLIMBING BEN NEVIS
JULY 2014.
The summit of Ben Nevis. 1344m, United Kingdoms highest peak.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Craig Highland Farm – Loch Carron, accommodation and Llama Conservation.
On the outskirts of Fort William, a kind lady picked the two of us up from the side of the road. She drove 2.5hours in the direction we needed. A returned favour, this is her business.
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Restaurants
Ice Factor – Kinlochleven, Climbing Centre.
Hungry and soaking wet, puddles in our shoes, we staggered around Kinlochleven hoping to find a place to eat and wring-out our clothes. The guys at Ice Factor presented us with incredible burgers, strong ale and even offered to tumble dry our clothes. They also have the largest indoor ice climbing wall in the world.
-NORWAY-
Four Months Camping in the North
1990, Dalsnibba.
I first visited Norway in 1990 when I was two years old.
A holiday for my parents, a magical folklore adventure for me. One that obviously has impacted me to this day. This was the only time I'd be overseas with both my parents and indeed a far easier, stable time. Watching flickery VHS video footage from this trip, it's clear there was nothing for me to ever worry about. All my needs were covered. Sitting on my Dad's shoulders as he walked me and my brother to the river and up Dalsnibba on the West coast. My loved Mother would make sure I was fed with all the right nutrition whilst she enjoyed time with her Norwegian friends Snefrid og Trond.
Twenty plus years passed until I decided to go back.
I flew to Norway, a new chapter with one of my eldest and dearest friends. We had little clue what we were doing, no objectives, no skills or prior knowledge, just a suitcase-worthy load in our backpacks and a heavy three man tent.
All weather, all seasons camping.
Arctic winter, 100mph winds and plenty of rain.
-LOCATIONS-
KINGDOM OF NORWAY.
July – November 2012.
[coming from: England]
Rygge. Råde. Moss. Store Brevik. Son. Oslo.
Trondheim. Melhus. Bodø. Moskenes. Sørvågen.
Hamnøy. Ramberg. Leknes. Bjerkvik. Tromsø.
[next country: England, end of travels 2012]
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September – October 2014.
[coming from: Sweden]
Oslo. Skedsmokorset. Hamar. Gjøvik. Lillehammer. Lundamo.
Melhus. Trondheim. Malvik. Orkanger. Vinjeøra. Storlisetra. Grytbakksetra. Hardbakkhytta. Tverllihytta. Valsøybotten.
Liabøen. Bergsøy. Kristiansund. Frei. Molde. Vestnes. Brastad.
Magerholm. Moa. Ålesund. Sjøholt. Vestnes. Åndalsnes.
Hamar. Revetal. Sem. Stokke. Sandefjord. Torp.
[next country: England]
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November 2014.
[coming from: England]
Oslo.
[next country: Thailand]
HIKING CABIN TO CABIN
SEPTEMBER 2014.
Hytte til hytte along the Fjordruta.
Vinjeøra to Valsøybotten.
Cabins: Storlisetra. Grytbakksetra. Hardbakkhytta. Tverllihytta.
WALKING LOFOTEN
OCTOBER 2012.
One third of the archipelago.
Moskenes to Leknes, ~45miles / 72km in 3 days.
BODØ PEAKS
OCTOBER 2012.
Per Kalsatinden 1036m.
MELHUS WALK
AUGUST 2012 / SEPTEMBER 2014.
Melhus to Trondheim, ~27miles / 43km in 2 days
- 1 day when repeated in September 2014.
ØSTFOLD / AKERSHUS
JULY / AUGUST 2012.
First overseas journey, on foot with two friends.
Råde to Son, ~45miles / 72km in 4 days.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
The discreet art of stealth camping isn’t at all necessary in the most Northerly boundaries of Europe. 'All Man’s Rights/Freedom to Roam/Right to Access' are the English names given to customs heavily practiced in Scandinavia, Scotland and the Baltic nations (which I’m yet to visit). This law of the land allows unrestricted access for hiking and camping to all land that is uncultivated, regardless of who owns it. Restricted by many Western European countries, such freedom and peace of mind massively enhances the experience of hiking and sleeping anywhere outside.
Pack a tent, explore the nature. God tur!
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Restaurants
Norwegian supermarkets have free cocoa and coffee variety dispensers. You can pour a latte and walk around the store (repeating as often as necessary), a welcome boost from the cold.
Evergreen – Pilestredet 39, Bislett, Oslo. Irish bar, the cheapest beer prices in the city.
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Festivals
Ladehammerfestivalen – Våttahaugen, Lade, Trondheim. East of the city harbour, the annual (Summer) music festival is set on an idyllic hill overlooking Trondheimsfjorden. Free admission.
Eat the Rich festivalen – Svartlamon, Trondheim. Punk/D.I.Y festival (Summer) uniquely hosted in Svartlamon, an alternative district and urban ecological experiment. Free admission.
-STEPS TO BECOMING LOST-
Jumping ahead to how this all happened.
Mishaps and contracts.
I snapped.
During my time studying at university in the coastal town of Brighton (East Sussex, England), I had enjoyed living surrounded by countless friends in a vibrant and progressive setting. This liberal coastal town is lively and fun at the quietest of times. I lived with some of my closest mates and endless faces were always coming and going to our house with its door always open. Whilst looking for a house to move into for the final quarter of 2011 and onwards to 2012, I decided to leave. There was never actually a decision but a feeling. I could no longer handle the parties, the living room thumping drum and bass at full volume until dawn most nights a week. I had to go cold turkey, leave the student lifestyle behind and start afresh. Sadly this meant no longer living with my friends and leaving a town I loved. A change from a lifestyle that had treated me so well. I wanted a nice place to live after a year in a house so impressively characterised by disrepair and sleeping in a dangerously damp basement. I`d scrapped through my degree after finishing my final piece in the Autumn, 'Richer with less, the value of money - can simplicity bring greater meaning and value to a UK trapped in consumer society?'
I was no longer needed on the South coast.
One year passed.
I'd moved to Tunbridge Wells (Kent, England) and was working a full-time job bringing me no satisfaction. Everything had become too predictable, too safe, too stable. I was ready for a bigger change, to throw myself into the unfamiliar, to experience living unconventionally.
My first adventure began on foot, carrying a tent,
I wandered relatively long distances hoping to see and achieve something great.
The results were somewhat mixed.
-SWEDEN-
-LOCATIONS-
KINGDOM OF SWEDEN.
September 2013.
[coming from: Thailand]
Stockholm. Stora Nygatan. Mälarhöjden.
[next country: England, end of travels 2013]
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September 2014.
[coming from: Denmark]
Malmø. Löddeköpinge. Landskrona. Hyllinge.
Nissaström. Skeppshult. Varberg. Gøteborg.
[next country: Norway]
COUCHSURFING
SEPTEMBER 2013.
Stockholm.
HITCHHIKING
SEPTEMBER 2014.
From the Copenhagen/Malmø bridge to the Norwegian border.
SLEEPING IN A LEAN-TO
SEPTEMBER 2014.
Nissaström.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Throughout the majority of my experiences in Sweden, I have either camped or Couchsurfed. In many situations whilst hitchhiking through the country, I slept in urban environments with a tent.
I also have experience staying at two hostels in Stockholm, both in very central locations.
For budget travel, I really don’t advise staying in hostels when visiting Sweden. Despite being the highest priced hostels out of every country that I have stayed in, they may actually require that you supply your own bedding. This might be supplied at the foot of the bed on arrival but you will have to pay for it should it be used. Often this is based on trust and the risk of a fine if caught using it without paying. I kept quiet, folded it neatly in the morning and was good to go. I don’t agree with paying for ‘extras’ when you’re already handing over 200kr a night. Alternatively use a travel towel if you carry one. If you hadn’t packed a tent before embarking on this trip, you might soon wish you had.
Couchsurfing in Sweden.
Couchsurfing is a refreshing break from hostels, especially in countries where accommodation is the greatest expense. Find unique experiences through your accommodation choices.
Skanstulls Hostel – Södermalm, Stockholm
I spent only one night in Skanstulls. It helped me tremendously when I arrived in the country to find myself in an uncomfortable and unexpected set of circumstances.
Old Town Hostel – Gamla Stan, Stockholm
Although prices are high for accommodation in Stockholm, I ended up staying a few days here. Old Town Hostel was amongst the cheapest I could find. The location is incredible. As the name states, you will find yourself in the heart of Gamla Stan, old town Stockholm, a picturesque area to explore.
HITCHHIKING
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2014.
From the Southern border of Kruså/Flensburg-Germany, to the Copenhagen bridge to Sweden.
AIRPORT SLEEPING
SEPTEMBER 2014.
Using the check-in area to sleep instead of setting up a tent.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
I have no experience paying for accommodation in Denmark. My time in the country consisted of a hitchhiking trip from one side of the country to the other (the Southern border/Germany to the Eastern border/Sweden). The entire time I slept in my tent in random places, often by the side of the road.
Copenhagen airport is a short walk from the city centre, it is easy to sleep at the arrivals/check in area if you wish to save money on accommodation. I spent one night here despite not having a flight to catch. It served as a good base for the night before crossing the bridge into Sweden the next morning.
-GERMANY-
3000km by Foot and Thumb
Desperate stories in Western Europe and Scandinavia.
A fast Summer and the venture had to continue; this time starting in Köln, Germany. My experience of hitchhiking prior was; a couple of truck rides across Victoria and into South Australia, a break down/petrol station run in New South Wales - Australia, and little more. I'd not before been on a trip of endless hitchhiking with no destination or even direction to mind.
When the thumb takes you beyond your destination.
-full write up coming soon.-
-LOCATIONS-
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY.
August 2014.
[coming from: England, via France & Belgium]
Köln. Essen. Bochum. Dortmund.
Osnabrück. Hamburg. Flensburg.
[next country: Denmark]
STEPPING ACROSS BORDERS
AUGUST 2014.
Crossing the Germany/Denmark border by foot.
Part of the European long distance trail E1/E6 (Flensburg).
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Crosspoint Hostel – Parensov/Malyovitsa, Sofia - info coming soon.
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Restaurants
Sofia has many affordable restaurant options for the budget minded traveller. Unlike many capital cities in Europe, it is not necessarily cheaper to buy food from a supermarket. Sofia has quality fresh pizza slices sold at low prices from street stall vendors and restaurant window hatches all around the city.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
City Hostel – Skopje - info coming soon.
Valentin Hostel – Ohrid
Walking lake Ohrid in June 2015, the start of Summer called for a wonder around part of the inland sea. Valentin hostel provided the perfect room and base to get familiar with this small town-like city. Fantastic location and very friendly, helpful owner.
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Restaurants
Dr. Falafel – Ohrid – vegetarian, 80 denar - info coming soon.
Zobi – Ohrid – bakery - info coming soon.
-LOCATIONS-
THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.
January 2016.
[coming from: Italy]
Casablanca.
[next country: Brazil]
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June 2016.
[coming from: Brazil]
Casablanca.
[next country: England]
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December 2016.
[coming from: Italy]
Casablanca.
[next country: Brazil]
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Restaurants
Al Reza – Al Satwa, Dubai. Vegetable biryani-lentils-raita 10 dirham, chai 1 dirham.
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Transport
I was constantly lost in Dubai but this soon became the point. I found myself walking back and forth with no sense of direction, catching unknown buses and boarding trains at the very last minute.
Dubai buses require a pre-paid travel card which you can buy onboard the first bus at the airport. Make sure to scan out when getting off, if you don’t, this may consume your entire balance, completely draining it to 0 by the time you want to use it again.
-LOCATIONS-
REPUBLIC OF INDIA.
March – May 2015.
[coming from: Thailand]
Kolkata. Siliguri. Darjeeling. Melli. Jorethong. Pelling.
Khecheopalri Lake. Yuksom. Gyalshing. Patna. Bodh Gaya. Varanasi. Khajuraho. Orchha. Agra. Delhi. Rishikesh. Jaipur.
Ajmer. Pushkar. Udaipur. Mumbai. Palolem.
[next country: United Arab Emirates]
SLEEPER BUSES & TRAINS
MARCH - MAY 2015.
Sights and miles on public transportation.
HIMALAYAS TO DESERTS
MARCH - MAY 2015.
Calm, chaos and earthquakes.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Mahabodhi Society – Kolkata – 300 rupees (600/2persons)
Ivy Castle – Darjeeling – accommodation/restaurant, 400 rupees (800/2persons) | Top recommendation
Galaxy – Darjeeling – 500 rupees
Hotel Pushpanjali – Jorethong – 200 rupees (400/2persons)
Garuda – Pelling – 300 rupees (600/2persons)
M Dadul – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food, including meals, 100 rupees (200/2persons)
Sonam – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food including three meals, 500 rupees
RIP Homestay – Yuksom – accommodation/food, including meals, 200 rupees
Garuda – Pelling – accommodation, 300 rupees (600/2persons)
M Dadul – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food, including meals, 100 rupees (200/2persons)
Sonam – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food including three meals, 500 rupees
RIP Homestay – Yuksom – accommodation/food, including meals, 200 rupees
Sahi River View – Varanasi – 325 rupees (650/2persons)
Yogi Lodge – Khajuraho – 150 rupees (300/2persons)
Temple View – Orchha – (pay what you want)
Hotel Raj – Agra
Hotel Rama – Delhi – 250 rupees (500/2persons)
Tulsi Palace – Pushkar - 200 rupees
Dream Heaven – Udaipur - 200 rupees
Om Sai – Palolem – 300 rupees
Sai Valentine – Palolem
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Restaurants
Ruchika – Kolkata
JoJo’s – Kolkata – wi-fi
The Friend’s Home – Kolkata
Sarang – Kolkata
Karakas, Veggie Lovers – Darjeeling
Hasty Tasty – Darjeeling
Sarang – Darjeeling
Sunflower – Darjeeling
B2 – Darjeeling
Hungry Bite – Jorethong – chilli momos
Gupta – Yuksom
Food House Biryani – Bodh Gaya
Festive Villa – Varanasi – 130 rupees Thali
Nice Restaurant – Varanasi
VSR – Varanasi – 60 rupees Thali
Shri Restaurant – Varanasi
Lassi Corner – Khajuraho – 20 rupees honey lassi
Mango Smoothie – Khajuraho – 20 rupees
Madras Coffee House – Khajuraho
Vishal – Orchha – Unlimited Thali 70 rupees
Panchi – Orchha – Unlimited Thali 70 rupees
Food Stall – Udaipur – opposite classic car showroom, 50 rupees
Sai Krupa – Palolem – Thali 80 rupees
Shiv Sai – Palolem – Thali 60 rupees
-MYANMAR-
BLIND EXPLORATION
FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015.
Agenda of mystery and betel spit bags.
LAND BORDER CROSSINGS
FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015.
Mountain fires, one way passes and traffic jams.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Dream Emperor – Dawei – $10 (20/2persons)
Golden Market – Ye – $2.50 (5/2persons)
Breeze Guesthouse – Mawlamyine – accommodation/breakfast, $8 (16/2persons)
Than Lwan O – Hpa An – $7.50 (15/2persons)
Soe Brothers – Hpa An – $4 (8/2persons)
Hotel Sea Sar – Kinpun – $5 (10/2persons)
Pan Myo Thu – Kinpun – $6 (12/2persons)
Mahabandoola Guesthouse – Yangon – $6 (12/2persons)
Myat Lodging House – Pyay – $6 (12/2persons)
Large Golden Pot – Nyaun U, Bagan – $10 (20/2persons)
Pyinsa Rupa – Nyaun U, Bagan – accommodation/breakfast, $7.50 (15/2persons)
Golden Dream – Pyin Oo Lwin – $5 (10/2persons)
Pine Land Inn – Kalaw – $5 (10/2persons)
Diamond Star – Nuang Shwe – accommodation/breakfast, $8 (16/2persons)
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Restaurants
Mann Sabai – Bagan – 500-1000 kyat
Shwe Ya Ti – Nuang Shwe – 500 kyat noodles
Stall opposite KBZ currency exchange – Nuang Shwe – 500 kyat noodles
-THAILAND-
-LOCATIONS-
KINGDOM OF THAILAND.
August – September 2013.
[coming from: Singapore]
Bangkok. Aranyaprathet.
[next country: Cambodia]
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November – December 2014.
[coming from: Norway]
Bangkok. Kanchanaburi. Ayutthaya. Nakhon Ratchasima.
Chiang Mai. Chiang Rai. Chiang Khong.
[next country: Laos]
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January – February 2015.
[coming from: Laos]
Chong Mek. Ubon Ratchathani. Surin. Pak Chong.
Ayutthaya. Bangkok. Kanchanaburi. Ban Phu Nam Ron.
[next country: Myanmar]
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March 2015.
[coming from: Myanmar]
Mae Sot. Sukothai. Phitsanulok. Bangkok.
Prachuap Khiri Khan. Bang Saphan Noi.
[next country: India]
NIGHT ARRIVAL
AUGUST 2013.
Clueless in the dark with nowhere to sleep, improvisation on a whole new level. Learning surroundings in fast-forward.
JUMPING OFF TRAINS
NOVEMBER 2014 - MARCH 2015.
Zero destination, disembarking at completely random stops.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Siam Journey – Phaya Thai, Bangkok – volunteer or 300 baht | Favourite guest house throughout all travels (2014).
-Watch : Siam Journey – A Bangkok Alley →
Siam Journey started as a 12 bed guesthouse with a choice of two rooms: an 8 bed and a less spacious 4 bed. Now doubled in size it still holds all its charm whilst accommodating two extra bathrooms and a dining space in addition to a new 10 bed dorm.
Siam Journey is more than a charming sleeping space, it is an experience.
After (_?) months in Bangkok exploring the city in multiple districts, I found no competitor to Siam Journey.
There are cheaper options, sure, but no location or personality has offered any greater time than that spent on the border of Ratchathewi and Phaya Thai.
Where two aspects to the success of this tucked away gem combine to create such a positive feeling are the location and most importantly, the owner and co-workers.
There is so much heart installed into this venture. Nate (founder/owner) shares his social life with his guest (soon to become friends if they stay more than a single night). Every night will be different. Pursuing events and activities to neighbourhoods that Nate wants to get more familiar with and making friends with Bangkok students and couchsurfers. Nate effortlessly invests an awful lot into his connection with his guests.
What I found most unique about Siam Journey was the transparent business behind the guesthouse. Openly sharing future plans and collaborating ideas with guests. I have not experienced anywhere else like this. Siam Journey can make you feel as though you help run the project and do so with upmost enjoyment and purpose. Such an inclusive relationship with the place turns a simple spot to sleep into a creative building where each day is spent with open minded collectives.
The icing on the cake is the neighbourhood. The residents and family restaurants that serve world class food for 30 baht. You will have to restrain your desire to eat, then eat, then eat each day as returning to your favourite table and chair X amount of times in one day becomes relatively embarrassing.
My words may fail me but I can`t speak any more highly about Nate, Siam Journey and Phaya Thai.
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Accommodation Continued
Orchid Hostel – Si Phraya, Bangkok – 230 baht
My Home – Kanchanaburi – accommodation/food available, 125 baht (250/2persons, 3 nights for 300 each)
Jolly Frog – Kanchanaburi – accommodation/restaurant, floating bungalows on the river Khwae Yai
Chitanun Guesthouse – Kanchanaburi
December House – Ayutthaya – accommodation/restaurant/bicycle hire, 130 baht (260/2persons) | Top recommendation
Good Luck House – Ayutthaya – accommodation/restaurant/bicycle hire, 150 baht (300/2persons)
BJ’s – Ayutthaya – 80 baht (160/2persons)
VIP House – Chiang Mai – 75 baht (300/4persons)
Akha River House – Chiang Rai – 125 baht (250/2persons)
Baan Rimtaling – Chiang Khong – accommodation/restaurant, local minority produced rice 100 baht
Sri Esarn 2 – Ubon Ratchathani – 100 baht (200/2persons)
Siri Surin – Surin – 75 baht (150/2persons)
Phubade – Pak Chong – 150 baht (300/2persons)
Porn Thep – Mae Sot – 75 baht (150/2persons)
Khum Chao Lai – Prachuap Khiri Khan – 140 baht (280/2persons)
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Restaurants
Tailek’s House – Thanon Pracha Suk, Bangkok – food/accommodation, family home, help out with the cooking/eat with a large group on the floor, contribution, currently closed
Im Chan – Pretchaburi 5, Phaya Thai, Bangkok – family run, become a regular, 40 baht pad thai | Top recommendation
Boom Boom – Phaya Thai, Bangkok – family run, late night hours
Idea Tea – Pretchaburi 5, Phaya Thai, Bangkok – bubble tea, 20 baht | Top recommendation
Smile Smoothie – Chatuchuck, Bangkok – 30 baht
On’s Thai Isaan – Kanchanaburi – vegan Isaan meals and cooking courses | Top recommendation
Planet Earth – Ayutthaya – bar | Top recommendation
Hiso Tea – Ayutthaya – bubble tea
Aroy Dee – Chiang Mai
Tip’s – Chiang Mai – fruit stall, huge fruit bowls with superfoods
Yuta Vegetarian Restaurant – Prachuap Khiri Khan – vegan food, 35-40 baht per meal | Top recommendation
-LOCATIONS-
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.
December 2014 – January 2015.
[coming from: Thailand]
Huay Xai. Ban Pak Beng. Luang Prabang. Nong Khiaw.
Muang Ngoi Neua. Vang Vieng. Vientiane. Ban Hom. Thakhek. Savannakhet. Pakse. Ban Nakasang. Don Det. Tad Lo. Vang Tao.
[next country: Thailand]
MEKONG LONG BOATING
DECEMBER 2014 - JANUARY 2015.
Not a moment to blink. A glimpse into wilderness self-sufficiency.
CYCLING THE CAPITAL
JANUARY 2015.
An adventure out of the city. Rubber tyres on rubble roads.
MOTORBIKE LOOPS
JANUARY 2015.
Two day circuit in the South.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Vatsana – Pak Being, Oudomxay. 25,000 kip (50,000/2 persons)
Spicy Laos/Laos Backpacker – Luang Prabang. 30,000 kip
Central Backpacker – Luang Prabang. 45,000 kip with breakfast
Sunrise Bungalows – Nong Khiaw – accommodation/food, 23,000 – 30,000 kip (70000/3 persons – 60000/2 persons)
Aloune Mai – Muang Ngoi. 25,000 kip (50,000/2 persons)
Phetdavanh Guesthouse – Muang Ngoi – accommodation/restaurant, breakfast buffet, 25,000 kip all you can eat.
Champa Lao – Vang Vieng. 25,000 kip
Nam Song Garden – Vang Vieng. 25,000 kip
Funky Monkey – Vientiane. 40,000 kip with breakfast
Niny – Vientiane. 40,000 kip with breakfast
Dreamtime – Ban Hom – accommodation/food, 50,000 kip
Thakhek Travel Lodge – Thakek – accommodation/food, 50,000 kip
Phouwan Guesthouse – Don Det. 15,000 kip (30,000/2persons)
Sedone River Guest House – Pakse. 20,000 kip (60,000/3persons)
Paramai – Tad Lo – accommodation/food, 25,000 kip (50,000/2persons)
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Restaurants
Sprinkle Pages Rice – Luang Prabang. 15,000 kip per meal
Bamboo Restaurant – Luang Prabang. 15,000 kip per meal
Fruit Smoothies opposite Santana restaurant – Vang Vieng – 5,000 kip
Mama Tongen – Don Det – wi-fi, 7,000 kip bananas
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Top Recommendation
Sabai Sabai – Nong Khiaw – herbal steam sauna, 20,000 kip
TUK-TUK HOSTAGE
SEPTEMBER 2013.
Scam transportation, confusion and a two hour long disposition.
ANGKOR
SEPTEMBER 2013.
Age old city exploration.