Our six-month adventure was truly unforgettable. Arriving in Bangkok, Thailand from London, we embarked on our journey with little planning. Our goal was to explore and see where life would take us. Looking back, we realize that this approach might not have been the best for us, as we made some mistakes along the way. Nevertheless, we have many incredible stories to share, such as our time teaching English language to 40 school children in Kalisan, Northeast Thailand (we have NO experience in teaching, kids or teaching English!!) , and our week stuck on an island in Busuanga Bay, which we affectionately refer to as our “We’re Not Celebrities, Get Us Outta Here” experience.

We found Southeast Asia a region of the world that is bursting with incredible food, stunning temples, magnificent wildlife, and thrilling adventures. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil beaches of the Gili Islands, there really is something for everyone in this vibrant and diverse part of the world.

One of the highlights of our trip to Southeast Asia was the food. From spicy curries to flavoursome stir-fries, the cuisine in this region was simply amazing. And the street food – we found some of the best meals at the local food stalls!

For us a must-see was the majestic Angkor Wat in Cambodia this was incredible. I’m gonna be honest after visiting so many temples and buddhas in Asia we were unsure if we would be impressed and a little bit bored “Once you’ve seen one temple you’ve seen them all” or so I thought!!! We joined a sunrise tour which was worth doing. Up before all the crowds and the guide took us to the 5 most popular temples. It was fascinating to find out that Angkor Wat holds a Guinness World record for being the largest religious structure globally, with over a thousand temples and 72 major temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park. The following day, we rented bikes to explore more temples on our own. We could have easily spent more time in Siem Reap as there was still so much more to discover.

In Indonesia on the island of Gili Trawangan we took the plunge quite literally and gained our open-water dive certificate. This gave us the chance to explore a little of the underwater world – swimming with green turtles in Indonesia, shipwrecks in the Philippines and the coral reefs in Koh Tao all simply breathtaking.

We also enjoyed the food and drink of Southeast Asia from spicy curries to flavoursome stir-fries, And the street food – we found some of the best meals at the local food stalls! But even when you are away home comforts are always welcome. Nick couldn’t believe his luck when he found a supermarket selling Yorkshire Tea!!!