Mass Sky Lantern Release – Chiang Mai
One of the most breathtaking moments during our entire seven-month stay in Southeast Asia was experiencing the Mae Jo Sky Lantern Release.
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4 Awesome Beaches On Koh Samui
Koh Samui is known to have some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand, but to be perfectly honest, we often opted for the sandless, refreshing waters of our apartment’s infinity pools at Ban Sua Samui. Our apartment was not a beachside resort like most accommodation options on the island, so the pool with its incredible …
Anthong National Park Tour: Island Hopping, Snorkelling & Kayaking – Koh Samui, Thailand
Taking a break from work, and wanting to explore some more of Thailand’s aquatic beauty, we headed to Anthong National Marine Park. Promised a day of snorkelling, island-hopping, beautiful views, a delicious lunch, and kayaking, we were excited to head to this incredible area off the shores of Surat Thani Province. Located in The Gulf …
Starz Ladyboy Cabaret: Celebrating Diversity on Koh Samui
Besides relaxing at beachside resorts, scuba diving with tropical fish, visiting temples, and exploring the jungle, another item on our Thai bucket list was going to a ladyboy cabaret. Dressed in flamboyant outfits, lip-syncing to popular songs, and dancing the night away, these transgender women or an effeminate gay male are one of the highlights of most tourist trips. Putting on spectacular …
Off-Road Jungle Buggy Tour – Koh Samui
With friendly staff, amazing views and a whole lot of mud, this full day, off-road jungle buggy tour was one of the coolest things we did on Koh Samui. We opted for a buggy as it seats two people and is closer to the ground (and mud), while the rest of our group went for …
Scuba Diving Koh Tao & Sail Rock, Thailand
With average sea temperatures around 28 degrees, an abundance of extraordinary sea life, and up to 30 metres visibility, diving the Gulf Thailand is a remarkable experience. Heading out with Discovery Dive Centre in Koh Samui, we did eight dives collectively (Lara did two, and Sean did six) around Koh Tao and Sail Rock. With one shore dive …
Get Ready to Leave with Our Departure Checklist
We know what it’s like to prepare for an upcoming trip. As the departure date approaches more and more needs to be researched, planned, organised and completed. While going through this process we decided to create a comprehensive Departure Checklist as a resource to help both us and you to get ready for your next adventure. …
We’ve Released The Freemadic Guide To Cape Town
After almost a year of researching, writing and editing, we’ve finally released The Freemadic Guide To Cape Town. This guide is the first in a series of destination guides aimed at location independent travellers – whether you are a volunteer, vagabond, digital nomad or retiree. The Freemadic Guide to Cape Town is a 96-page PDF guide …
Table Mountain Cableway
Table Mountain is without a doubt the most popular and iconic tourist attraction in Cape Town. Getting to the top of the mountain by cable car is an amazing experience and offers outstanding views of the city bowl and its surrounds. The rotating 765 metre long vertical cable car ride takes around four to five minutes …
Kol Kol Mountain Lodge
Situated on a farm just an hour outside of Cape Town, Kolkol Mountain Lodge offers self-catering log cabins and luxury tents. Each cabin comes equipped with electricity, a wood heated pool and a braai area. The luxury tents are eco-friendly – powered by gas and solar energy. The perfect place for a romantic getaway. Kolkol …