Destinations

Places we know well enough to write about

8 guides across Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East and Europe. Each one covers what to do, where to stay, what it costs, and whether house sitting is realistic there.

Or follow a full routeThailand in two weeks14 days Northern Thailand slow loop10 days Vietnam north to bay9 days

Thailand

Bangkok

Where our Southeast Asia chapter started — chaotic, cheap and completely addictive.

Thailand

Chiang Mai

Our favourite place to slow down, work, and take care of somebody's dog.

Thailand

Chiang Rai

Quieter than Chiang Mai, stranger temples, and mountains that feel untouched.

Thailand

Koh Samui

The island that convinced us long-term travel was actually sustainable.

Vietnam

Hanoi

Old Quarter chaos, the best coffee culture in Asia, and food we still think about.

India

Delhi

Overwhelming on day one, unforgettable by day three.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

We lived here. Here is what we would tell a friend, not what the brochures say.

United Kingdom

London

Our old home city — and proof that house sitting works in expensive places too.