During a recent Visa run to Penang, Malaysia, I quickly discovered how awesome George Town in Penang was, as a budget travel destination. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much and to my surprise, had a wonderful cheap exploration for a couple of days around this Malaysian UNESO world heritage….

You’ve been enjoying your time in Koh Phangan, Thailand and your 30 day Passport Entry stamp starts to creep up on you, but you still want to enjoy the island paradise. A quick hop over to the island of Koh Samui will allow you to extend your 30 days entry….

Let’s face it, many of us are scared to take electronics with us on our travels. You hear horror stories of pick pockets roaming the streets of Barcelona or your Go Pro slips out of your hand and into the river (Silly Dave), prepare yourself for the worst case situation…..

I was giving this a long hard think over the last few months whilst hanging out on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. I wasn’t sure that my current mission in life matched the original mission of what I had intended for Travel Dave any more. I’ve decided to transit….

Busabout Asia has a new tour program you can join that will take you around Laos I got approached by Busabout, who offer adventure tours, they have just recently launched new routes around South East Asia and set up Busabout Asia. They are offering a fun selection of packages around….

Within this blog post, I will offer 5 of my most useful tips to explain how to save money when booking your next travel trip online. Over the years I’ve picked up a few tips and want to share with you my most effective methods. 1. Follow your favorite travel….

If you happen to be visiting Koh Phangan, Thailand the most popular way to get around the island is by renting a rental bike. Many visitors struggle with moped rentals from the start, that’s why I wanted to put together some safety tips from the locals and point out a….

Northern Thailand has many wonderful places to explore with its vast tropical jungle feel, endless hikes and chill cities worth visiting such as Chiang Mai, Pai and Chiang Rai. Chiang Rai is roughly a two hour bus ride from Chiang Mai and I went to visit this local Northern Thai….

A common problem for travellers and digital Nomads is running out of time on your Thai Visa. Upon entry to Thailand you can get a free 30 day arrival stamp. If you wish to extend your stay for an additional 30 days you can do so for a fee at….

I have to admit, travelling with a guided tour group doesn’t sound like my style of travel at all. This was before I embarked on my first trip with a guided tour group around Australia’s gold coast, and this one trip changed my opinion on guided tours completely. Travelling with….