This month we’re Straying with Brett Hudson from New Zealand who recently got off the beaten track in Vietnam on a Stray bus pass.
Stray Days – stories from the road. Straying with Kelly!
This month we’re Straying with Kelly Moodie from Canada who recently got off the beaten track in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia on a Stray Asia Tour.
A flying leap forward for conservation!
Hanging upside down with my legs split flying backwards through the sunlight canopy of the ancient New Zealand forest is not usually how I would spend a Sunday. After just a few small hours with Rotorua Canopy Tours I went from being apprehensive about stepping off a perfectly good platform to being brave enough to […]
Getting on and off the track in Battambang
I was really excited to visit the first Stray overnight stop at a village homestay, in Battambang. We were going to be accommodated in a small village, just outside of the main city, where we would share the home of a local family and live a day of local village life.
These are the best beaches of Sihanoukville: each one has its own charm and offerings
Life’s a beach in Sihanoukville, and there are plenty of them to choose from. Known specifically for its tropical islands, palm-fringed sands and late-night atmosphere, each one of Sihanoukville’s beaches has its own charm and offerings.
My Top 10 Tips for Travelling Solo in a Group
Travelling as part of a group does make it easier. However, there is still ice to break. Here are my 10 tips that will make it easier for you.
Swimming in the Mekong River in Laos: a must-do on our amazing South-East Asia trip
Join Stray’s European Sales Rep Charles ‘Chucky’ Fryer as he prepares to swim in Southeast Asia’s mighty Mekong River at Ban Pak Nguey, Stray’s exclusive overnight homestay in northern Laos.
Overwhelmed by all the to-do in Vietnam lists? We only focus on some of the most unique experiences.
Travel Expert and our personal pal Emma Manning recently returned from an incredible, eye-opening adventure whilst on tour in Vietnam. After covering the country from bottom to top, here are Emma’s top 5 ‘must do’ experiences that you simply cannot miss.
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 6: Stray Further but don’t attempt to drive!
After five epic posts telling you the ins and outs of surviving Kiwi culture, guest blogger Sam from the UK gives his final insight into how best to travel around New Zealand… Now to see the country, taste the pies and learn the lingo, you’ll need some way to hit the road. As I’ve mentioned, […]
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 5: Beaches that beat Southend
If you think you’ve already found the world’s best beaches (probably not Southend), New Zealand has them beat according to our guest blogger Sam the Brit. Here’s his best advice for enjoying the surf and sand of the Kiwi coastline. I know what you’re thinking, you’ve been to Southend, thrown up on one of the […]
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 4: Eating in New Zealand
You’re speaking like a local and dressed for Kiwi success – now what’s for dinner? Our guest blogger Sam from the UK is back to tell you all about New Zealand food.
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 3: Jandals, Singlets and Togs
Now that you understand basic New Zealand lingo, British guest blogger Sam’s next lesson is a tutorial on how to dress like a New Zealander.
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 2: Kiwis vs Australians – A Lingo Lesson
After introducing you to Kiwi-land in Part 1, our guest blogger Sam Berwick is back with a lesson on common Kiwi lingo and how to really pronounce those crazy New Zealand place names.
New Zealand through the eyes of a Brit – Part 1: Your Introduction to Kiwi-Land!
A hearty Stray welcome to guest blogger Sam Berwick, who recently arrived in New Zealand from London. As a Brit in the ‘land of the long white cloud’ for the first time, he now describes Kiwi culture as “funny, strange and down right crazy” and that’s after only a few months! In this blog series, […]
What it’s like to explore the untouched and remote parts of Laos in Rick’s notes from the road!
Every now and then we ask our Stray crew and passengers for their stories from the road. One of our passengers Rick kindly agreed to provide us with his travel diary from the Southern Laos tour

