Tag: Thailand

Music for travelling: Songs that remind me of great holidays

Music for travelling: Songs that remind me of great holidays

Do you have a song that transports you back to another world? I have so many of these songs. Some of them remind me of a holiday I took almost a decade ago – my first without parents! Others, I’m able to time travel to 

7 travel scams you should know about in Asia

7 travel scams you should know about in Asia

Asia has long been a backpacker haven; its well beaten path promises adventure, some amazing views, the best beach life around and bustling cityscapes. As a whole, Asia is a safe route to take for any trip – I’ve always found the local people to 

The time I got dengue fever…

The time I got dengue fever…

Regular readers of TheTwoScoops will know that it’s a travel blog, and Sarah and I love sharing our favourite destinations and travel tips. But today, I’m going to go a little off-topic and talk about Dengue Fever. I unfortunately contracted dengue fever and there’s been 

Top travel gadgets for backpacking

Top travel gadgets for backpacking

Let’s admit it, we would all rather wheel our suitcase than carry it. But sometimes, being ‘that girl’ with a wheely bag is just not an option. Knowing that I had at least four night trains, plenty of full-day bus journeys and two days on 

Preparing for Indochina Discovery

Preparing for Indochina Discovery

About six months ago, I took the (very spontaneous) plunge and booked the Indochina Discovery trip with G Adventures with my best friend. I’ve never been to Asia and it’s been about 10 years since I had a continuous month off work so I’m very 

Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort, Thailand

Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort, Thailand

When I travelled to Hua Hin, a gorgeous coastal resort which has been the favourite holidaying spot for Thais for generations, I was after sun, sea and most of all – relaxation. Lucky for me, I found it at the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort. First