Growing up, Tomb Raider was one of my favourite films. At ten years old, watching Lara Croft wander through jungle …
Two Weeks in Cambodia – a first-time itinerary
Cambodia had been an almost-mythical place to me ever since I watched Lara Croft wander through light-touched and flower-strewn temple …
Why you need to visit Luang Prabang
My first thought upon walking down the streets of Luang Prabang was ‘where is everyone?’. After the crazy hustle and …
Five Weeks in Thailand – a first-time itinerary
Thailand has to be one of the top destinations for backpackers in South East Asia, if not all of Asia. …
Three Weeks In The Philippines – A First-Timer’s Itinerary
With over seven and a half thousand islands, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to make the …
Finding the Tarsier in the Jungles of the Philippines
Some people pick travel destinations because of beaches, restaurants, mountains, the nightlife, the lack of nightlife…whatever. Each location for me …
My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World
I love hiking. It’s pretty much the only exercise I actually enjoy, so I try to do as much as …
Jungle Hiking in the Cameron Highlands
Malaysia is the kind of country where even the endless bus journeys are full of stunning scenery. Heading to the …
Trekking In Cappadocia – An Alternative To Hot Air Balloons
There’s only one reason I wanted to travel to Cappadocia, that otherworldly region in central Turkey: to ride a hot …
Why I Loved Penang
Of the different countries in Asia I’ve been lucky enough to visit, Malaysia was probably my favourite. And while Mulu …
UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Where I’ve Been
I once read a post on Adventurous Kate’s travel blog about reaching her goal of visiting 100 UNESCO World Heritage …
Komodo National Park – Here There Be Dragons
For most travellers exploring the vast archipelago of Indonesia, Flores and Komodo National Park seem just a little out of …