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Reflections on a flight-free attempt through Southeast Asia
Five months, 6 countries, 7 trains, 16 boats and 40 buses. A flight-free adventure through Southeast Asia.

Keira Proust
Aug 15


Spotting rare river dolphins and learning hard histories in Cambodia
We spent 17 days in beautiful Cambodia, including a trip to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins on the Mekong.

Keira Proust
Jun 29


30-hour train marathon from Vietnam's north to south
We spent 30 hours onboard Vietnam's longest and most scenic train journey.

Keira Proust
Jun 9


Three days on a motorbike across Vietnam's Cao Bang loop
Cao Bang's scenery is second to none. We rode around the jaw-dropping north Vietnamese countryside for three days and barely saw another tourist.

Keira Proust
May 29


Birthday celebrations along the Mekong and 4 Thousand Islands
The Mekong River is at its most powerful and stunning on the Laos/Cambodia border. The 4 Thousand Islands was a magical place to celebrate turning 26.

Keira Proust
May 16


The mysterious Plain of Jars and a Lao wedding invite
We saw modern and ancient history collide at the megalithic Plain of Jars sites, and were invited to a local wedding!

Keira Proust
May 7


A two day slow boat adventure from Thailand to Laos
From exploring the Golden Triangle to meandering along the Mekong, northern Thailand and riverside Laos has a lot to offer.

Keira Proust
May 4


Three weeks of island hopping and snorkelling bliss in southern Thailand
Thailand's south is filled with the most idyllic islands, striking sunsets and stunning snorkel spots.

Keira Proust
Apr 25


Soaking up nature and exploring mouth-watering delights in Malaysia
Saw incredible architecture, forests and cultures during three wonderful weeks on Peninsula Malaysia. We also ate ridiculously well.

Keira Proust
Apr 4


Six weeks of bliss and adventure in Indonesia
From smouldering volcanoes to ancient temples, amazing scenery, bountiful wildlife and the friendliest people, Indo has it all.

Keira Proust
Mar 21


Seeing wild orangutans, gibbons and fireflies in Sumatra's Bukit Lawang
The highlight of our trip so far happened on the banks of a stunning river in Gunung Leuser National Park. Bukit Lawang sits tucked up in...

Keira Proust
Mar 9


Seeing ancient stupas and having supper with Yogyakarta locals
Our final days in Java were spent exploring the ancient Prambanan and Borobudur temples and enjoying food with Jogja locals.

Keira Proust
Feb 26


Climbing Mt Bromo and meandering Malang’s rainbow villages
East Java offered smoking volcanoes, rainbow villages and stunning sunrises. It also provided a glimpse into the island’s Dutch history.

Keira Proust
Feb 23


A flight-free travel attempt through Asia
While it's hard to travel without flying, it's not impossible. So, my partner and I are trying a flight-free journey through Southeast Asia.

Keira Proust
Feb 7
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