Author: Helen Matthews

  • Your Essential Guide to Thailand

    I fell in love with Thailand in my early twenties and introduced my partner to its delights last year.  Stunning, white sandy beaches, blue seas, tropical jungles, temples and culture, incredible food and the most amazing people – what’s not to love. There are even wild elephants! There really is something for everyone. Whether you…

  • Location-Location-Location.

    Good accommodation is an important aspect of any trip. On a basic level it needs to be clean, safe and in the right location. It needs to suit your needs and desires – which are completely personal to you – which is why you should book it – not a travel agent. For instance, we…

  • How to plan an independent trip from scratch in six easy steps.

    Planning from scratch takes time and a little bit of commitment on your part. But the benefits are huge: NB: It’s worth saying that we have nothing against a group tour. Sometimes, an official group tour is the only way to see something – visit somewhere. A group tour is great if you are a…