Ko Phi Phi, 25/10/06As soon as we stepped off the pier we could tell that Phi Phi was gonna be a completely different kettle of fish than Koh Lanta. The pier was a hive of activity with touts waiting for unsuspecting travellers, steering them towards pricey accommodation. We happened to have met up again with the two Swedes we'd met on the way to Koh Lanta on the Phi Phi boat. We thought that we'd have more luck finding a place if we stuck together so aft...

Hello from Ko Lanta!                             Arrived here yesterday via Krabi and the terrible Hat Yai. Let us take you back to sunday morning. Up at 6am to get the bus from KL to Hat yai. Arrived at the bus station which was a complete nightmare as no-one could tell us where we got the bus from. So we followed everyone e...

Greeting from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 18-22/10/06,      Having a fab time in KL. The city is colourful with a buzzing atmosphere. Is a stark contrast to Singapore which was almost clinically clean and regimented. Feels a little more like London here but with 80% humidity. We're still pretty pasty despite the heat, yes, I know its about experiencing new things but a bit of colour wouldn't go astray!      Ou...

Good morning from Singapore!                                            Got in yesterday morning at some stupid hour of the day what with the time difference. Had a almighty struggle on the MRT (like the tube) with our backpacks. Never felt pain like i...

Morning everyone,  (14/10/06)      It's 04:45 and we've just got up- we're meeting Harry in about an hour and we are going to go see the Taj Mahal in time for the sun to rise- can't wait!      Had a fantastic day today- we've seen loads of pictures of the Taj Mahal but it really is breath taking when you see it in the flesh. We met Harry and Arif, (our Taj Mahal guide) at 05:45 and drove a...