Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

What to Do in Pai, Thailand: Temples, Waterfalls & Hot Springs

Lush green fields of Pai, Thailand

Pai is a cool town in the hills north of Chiang Mai in Thailand. This place is a hippy haven, and the journey to get there is lush. You can expect a wildly different experience from the likes of Thailand’s islands or energetic Bangkok. Some visit Pai on a day trip from Chiang Mai by […]

First-Time Visitor Tips: Hanoi & Halong Bay

Vietnam was the second country on our five-week Southeast Asia itinerary. We spent a luxurious four days in Singapore, sipping ‘Slings and swimming in rooftop pools, but the backpacker in me was yearning for something different, and Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, certainly provided that. Here are first-timer visitor tips for Hanoi and the picturesque Halong Bay. […]