Author Profile: Angie Briggs

Shanghai is the biggest City in China with a population of 24,256,800 and is filled in part with neck-breaking, sky-scrapers that soar up high towards the...   view more

Penang is a melting pot of cultures. The Malaysian marketing song boasts “Malaysia, truly Asia”, and nowhere has this been more evident than in Penang. A fusion of Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu, these are all clearly visible in Penang’s districts, architecture and...   view more

Chiang Mai seems to have a temple or wat around every corner, probably because there are over 300 there. No other province in Thailand has as many as Chiang Mai, so how do you choose which ones to...   view more

Chiang Mai is a place many tourists visiting Thailand would recommend; much quieter than Bangkok but still full of Thai history with plenty of temples to...   view more

I was born and grew up in Bristol but moved to Gloucester fifteen years ago, however from time to time, I am still drawn to my hometown and like to try new things as a...   view more

What do you think of when someone mentions the City of Nottingham? Maybe you think about the Robin Hood saga and the Sheriff of Nottingham or perhaps you know it has the oldest Inn AND one of the oldest trees in...   view more

Amsterdam is an amazing place! We have visited many times and love this vibrant city. Having been for many special occasions, including our own hen/stag weekend, we can categorically say, there are an incredible amount of things to do in Amsterdam, more than you may initially...   view more

I absolutely loved Chiang Rai. Out of all the places I visited in Thailand, this was my favourite. Chiang Rai is a quiet rural town in the very north of Thailand surrounded by mountains. Its relaxed feel meant we never felt the urge to rush...   view more

With a population of 25 million, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world and by jove, doesn’t it feel like it?!! Sooooo many people...   view more

The UK is not a large Country but its multi-cultural capital is bursting with exciting places to see. It has been a major settlement for two thousand years, and is jam packed with history, culture, old buildings and secret alleyways and, if walls could talk, would tell a thousand...   view more

Chengdu is in the Sichuan province of China around 1.5 hour's flight from Xi'an and is probably most famous for the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, but it is also full of other unexpected...   view more

Singapore may not be the first City you think of when looking for wall murals and insta-worthy photographs, but it does have a thriving street art scene. You just need to know where to look for...   view more

Singapore is known for being one of the world’s most expensive cities, but did you know you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself while you are there? We travelled on a budget, and were amazed to find there are many free things to do in...   view more

Rooftop bars and sky lounges provide fabulous cityscape views, and a certain ambience. Sipping on a margarita as the sunsets in Siem Reap, Cambodia is the perfect way to end a busy day of temple...   view more

Street Art in Phnom Penh Cambodia? Not the usual place to search for murals but wherever we travel, I always look for Street Art. Some restaurants, bars and hotels are recruiting artists to brighten up their drab walls, giving a touch of colour to an otherwise dull section of...   view more

Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, Angkor Wat is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world, and is the most important religious complex in South East...   view more

Visiting Singapore and looking for unusual, alternative or non-touristy things to do? Join the club, because when we were in this City-State, we sought unique things to do, unusual places to visit and different places to...   view more

Lombok is easily reached and has much to offer. Trekking Mount Rinjani (Indonesia’s second biggest Volcano), chasing waterfalls at Tiu Kelep and Sindang Gila, visiting Pink Beach or learning to surf in Kuta, oh yes there are plenty of things to do in...   view more

Phnom Penh is teaming with things to do, and is so much more than the S21 Prison, Killing Fields or Royal Palace. The food, culture and of course it’s troubled past all contribute towards making Phnom Penh and Cambodia a fascinating place to...   view more

Don’t be a temple hopping tourist without exploring more of this historic City. There are many places to eat and drink, museums to visit, Siem Reap is brimming with culture and local crafts and has a lot more to offer than just beautiful...   view more

Houston is without doubt one of the most affordable places in the United States. The living cost is around 25% below the average living cost of the United States. The place has numerous greeneries, restaurants, steakhouses, museums, places of art and culture and not forgetting the NASA Space Centre...   view more