Indie Traveller

Arriving just before dusk in El Cuyo, the low sun shimmering in the turquoise waters as pelicans hovered in circles above, I instantly knew I would love this remote little village.  As we crossed the causeway linking El Cuyo to the mainland right across the lagoon, reaching this village felt a bit like entering an ...

During a hike on my visit to Khao Sok National Park, my tour guide began humming the theme song to Jurassic Park. It just fit the moment perfectly. The scenery here is rugged, with mist-covered mountains soaring high above the canopy and a profound feeling of remoteness that is hard to find elsewhere in Thailand. ...

Vietnam is geographically blessed with a massive coastline that includes dozens of internationally famous beach destinations. But some of the supposedly best ones (especially the ones I covered in my post on the most popular beach towns in Vietnam) can be… a bit much. Beach chalets, seafood skewers served on the sand, and tour agencies ...

I won’t beat around the bush: Con Dao, an island off Vietnam’s southern coast, is Vietnam’s most underrated hidden gem. I’ve travelled to nearly every part of this country over the past 12 years, and I’ve never been so impressed by a place that most people, even locals who love beaches, have never been to. ...

Antigua was a place I had heard about time and time again before arriving. This beautiful and iconic destination fits into most travellers’ itineraries for good reason. Known for being one of the most picturesque cities in the region, backed by volcanoes and coffee farms, I knew that I would be captivated by its charm ...