A journey I had previously taken close to a hundred times, but one I had not embarked on for 6 years. Well I was just part of the first Western group to take the train from Beijing to Pyongyang and it was as epic as ever. So, how do you take the train from Beijing…
While the nightlife of Pyongyang formally at least was a little bit spartan, there are a few jewels in the rough that have kept people entertained over the years. One of these is the fairly infamous Golden Lane Bowling Alley. Originally opened in 1994 (during the Arduous March) it has retained its spot as a…
If you have more than a passing interest in the dark history of Cambodia, you will end up in Anlong Veng. Located just a few hours from Siem Reap and directly on the Thai border, this was not only the last hideout of the Khmer Rouge, but also where Pol Pot himself died. Even now…
When people think about the languages of Saudi Arabia, they usually assume it is simple. Arabic country, Arabic language, nothing more to say. That might work if you are writing a lazy guidebook, but it is not how things actually function on the ground. The reality of the languages of Saudi Arabia is a layered…
While less well known than its more illustrious neighbors the street food scene, as well as general culinary prowess of the Philippines is seriously underrated. They got great BBQ, classic dishes like sissig and balut, not to mention some mighty fine rum. Not all street food, much like people though are created equal? So where…
During Khmer New Year down by the riverside, or Angkor Wat on a public holiday you feel anything but off the beaten track. Yet while 8 million people visit Cambodia every year, most stick to a very tried and tested travel circuit. This largely means Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong and if people are…
