The Penang Hungry Ghost Festival is underway on the Malaysian island of Penang this month. That means the gates of hell have opened and the famished spirits are roaming the streets of Georgetown in search of food – just like us. Okay, so those hungry ghosts are not simply seeking out a decent meal. Starved … Read more
Come join us for a Local Travel Twitter chat, which we’re co-hosting live on Tuesday 3rd May with travel enthusiasts from Skyscanner Australia and Skyscanner New Zealand. Times and details below. As we’ve long been passionate advocates of slow, local and experiential travel we were delighted to be invited by Skyscanner to co-host a local … Read more
The Gold Coast really is a surfer’s paradise and while you’d think that the most likely place on the coast to have the best surf would be the place named Surfers Paradise, surfing on the Gold Coast really has its home further down the coast with the legendary point breaks at Burleigh, Currumbin, Kirra, and Snapper … Read more
In Thailand‘s green Hua Hin and its holiday towns of Pranburi and Cha-Am, a handful of eco-friendly resorts are endeavouring to do their bit to reduce their environmental footprint, from establishing kitchen gardens and using local organic produce to recycling and supporting green initiatives. These are the best. Green Hua Hin – The Best Eco Resorts … Read more
Giant Puppet Project Parade snakes through Siem Reap on a Saturday night each February. If you’re heading to Cambodia in 2017 try to time your trip to coincide with this wonderful event. It’s a fun-filled night that’s made for families with kids. Getting along to local festivals and events, whether as an observer or participant, is a wonderful way to get … Read more