About me
Tom Webb . Jun 28 . 2 min read
Hi guys, I’m Tom Webb, a 22-year-old travel enthusiast. I've recently finished an 8-month trip around Southeast Asia and want to share my knowledge of travelling this special part of the world with you.
Whilst studying English Literature at the University of Sheffield I was persuaded to go travelling by my girlfriend. We dipped our toes with a month's trip interrailing around Europe, then, after graduating in the summer of 2023, took the full plunge and embarked on our Southeast Asian voyage around Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. It was the best decision we ever made ...
a guide to banlung
Tom Webb . Jul 04 . 4 min read
Banlung lies in the northwest side of Cambodia, away from the beaten tourist track. Its charm comes from the friendliness of its people and, as one of the few Western faces visiting at the time, it was hard to remember that I wasn’t a celebrity. With waterfalls, jungle treks and the chance to see what the lives of remote tribes people are really like, Banlung is as authentically Cambodian as it gets whilst still giving a tourist with a love of nature enough to enjoy ...
6 things to do in phong nha national park that you won't see on tiktok
Tom Webb . Jul 02 . 6 min read
In an era of Tiktok travel, Phong Nha National Park’s splendour has been forgotten. Now only visited by younger backpackers for its duck stop (a duck feeding opportunity for a funny Instagram photo), the significance of Vietnam’s most wondrous national park has become misunderstood. One duck farm and its social media marketing, however, aren’t the sole culprits ...
malaysia travel itinerary
Tom Webb . May 19 . 6 min read
While backpacking across Southeast Asia has become something of a trend amongst people wanting a “gap yaar”, most hit Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and then head home. Whilst I could go on and on about the pitfalls of travelling through four countries in a measly three months (as is most common amongst young backpackers), the point of this blog is not to advocate against fast travel. Instead, my desire is to promote the benefits of adding Malaysia to your Southeast Asia travel itinerary ...
tad fane zipline
Tom Webb . Apr 15 . 4 min read
A colossal 300 metres in the air, above Laos’ largest waterfall is Tad Fane zipline: the highest zipline in Laos. The breathtaking views, matched with the adrenaline-provoking heights, produce an experience like no other: the best of my Southeast Asia trip thus far ...
vang vieng survival guide
Tom Webb . Mar 15 . 8 min read
Vang Vieng has the possibility to be one of the most breathtaking destinations on your Southeast Asia itinerary. On the flip side, without the correct know-how, this place can land you in a cell.
The Laotian town is a beast that can only be tamed by those with the correct know-how. Harnessing the information brought to you by this survival guide will make sure you're riding, rather than chasing the dragon ...
scuba diving in koh tao
Tom Webb . Feb 25 . 10 min read