It’s pretty unlikely that you’ll get bitten by a snake as the old adage that they’re more scared of you than you are of them is generally true. However, avoiding snakes is important, especially if you’re afraid of them, or…
Archives for June 2019
How to give blood in Phnom Penh in Cambodia and why you should
When you arrive in Phnom Penh as a tourist, you generally see the S-21 prison and the killing fields, and while this is difficult to swallow, there is something that you to make a difference. We came to the capital…
7 ways to have a relaxed and wonderful time at Koh Rong Samloem
Visiting Koh Rong Samloem is one of my favourite things to do in Southeast Asia and it’s a wonderfully undeveloped island at the moment. It’s not the most budget-friendly island I’ve been to, but it’s certainly one of the most…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Delhi in North India
Like any capital city in the world, I could write you a travel guide all about the many things to do in Delhi. I could varnish over the truth of backpacking in North India, but it’s always more interesting to…
9 tips for surviving a washout holiday due to bad weather
It can be quite stress-inducing when you’ve planned your holiday and you encounter bad weather, so I’ve written this post to help you. Stormy weather and rain is increasingly common around the world, and it’s harder to predict ahead of…
How to visit Cuc Phuong National Park on a budget from Ninh Binh
Staying in the Tam Coc area near Ninh Bình was one of the most beautiful places that I visited in Southeast Asia. It’s the perfect place to explore by motorbike and my favourite places that I visited was the endangered…
5 eco-conscious UK beauty brands and retailers that you need to know about
If you love beauty and you want to be a sustainable and eco-conscious consumer, then I want to introduce you to some great UK brands. These brands all have solid eco-credentials and as a consumer, it’s important to vote with…
Ethical Travel: What seafood is sustainable in Southeast Asia?
If you’ve been watching Our Planet on Netflix then you’ll know about the impact of overfishing on the diversity of our precious oceans, but you’ll also see it for yourself by walking down the street in a Vietnamese beach town….
9 insightful and interesting podcasts by women who will inspire you
I’ve been so inspired by podcasts that provide such an insightful and interesting look into women and female stories that I wanted to share them with you. I guarantee that you’ll feel inspired as well as even learning more about…
How to visit the Plain of Jars in Laos on a budget
The Plain of Jars in Laos is one of Asia’s more mysterious and less-visited attractions so it is ideally placed for losing the crowds. The exciting news is that it’s on track to receive UNESCO heritage status in the summer…
What does the Cat Ba langur’s fate tell us about Vietnam’s extinction rate?
When I visited Cat Ba Island to see Vietnam’s famous Halong Bay, I was excited to see not only its incredible beauty, but it’s blonde-haired endemic langur population too. The Cat Ba langur lives in the karst hills of the…
Visiting Hue’s abandoned water park of Thuy Tien in 2019
Visiting Central Vietnam’s abandoned water park of Thuy Tien in 2019 was a highlight of Hue for me. I’ve written this post for all those visiting Thuy Tien in 2019 as some of the information about coming here is out…