Taipei is an underrated East Asian capital in my opinion, and I loved the time that I spent here as its a relaxed capital but there’s still plenty of history, culture and things going on. Taiwan isn’t that popular with…
Archives for November 2019
9 ways to have a wonderful time in Kaohsiung in Taiwan on a budget
Kaohsiung is a really underrated city and there is loads to do here, so I’m glad that I included it in my Taiwan itinerary. Taiwan isn’t that popular with backpackers yet but it should be, because its great fun and…
10 eco-friendly Etsy Christmas gifts under £10
I’m always on the lookout for ethical handmade Christmas gifts, especially if they are eco-friendly to boot! This post may contain affiliate links Here are my top picks from Etsy for 10 eco-friendly Christmas gifts under £10 to buy for…
11 wonderful places to visit in Southeast Asia instead of Bali
I’ve just spent a year travelling around Asia and I’m going to let you in on a secret…Bali is overrated (in my humble opinion). Bali is one of the most crowded places I’ve ever been and most foreigners I’ve seen…
Beyond the Big 5: Fascinating wildlife to spot on Borneo’s Kinabatangan River
If you’re heading to Kinabatangan River, then you’ll probably be looking for elephants and orangutans, but there are so many other species that you might see along the way. Seeing wildlife on the Kinabatangan River was one of the most…
Spotting flying squirrels on a night walk in Sepilok Forest Reserve in Borneo
If you want to see giant red flying squirrels while you’re in Borneo at Sepilok, and you’re on a budget, then this is the guide for you. Visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Centre was a life highlight for me, but that’s…
How to get to and enjoy the UNESCO town of Vigan in Philippines
If you’re travelling around Luzon in Philippines, then chances are that you’ll head to the UNESCO heritage city of Vigan at some point. Vigan has a distinctly Spanish colonial vibe which reminded me of a lot of cities that I…
7 tips to avoid getting burgled
Friday’s in November are the most common time for burglaries according to insurers. This means that it is vital to keep your home safe once the clocks go back and people go out on the rob. People who have been…
7 wonderful ways to enjoy Sagada in Philippines
If you’re travelling around Luzon in the Philippines, then you’ll probably arrive at Sagada at some point. Sagada is a lovely place for backpackers to visit, with a nice temperature, good food, nature and coffins! To see many of the…
How to visit Bali’s abandoned theme park (without a bribe)
My favourite experience in Bali, aside from snorkelling with manta rays at Nusa Lembongan was visiting the abandoned Taman Festival theme park near Sanur. This guide will tell you everything you need to know from a seasoned urban explorer as…
Ethical Travel: Visiting the African rats that sniff out landmines in Cambodia
When I visited Siem Reap, the thing that I most wanted to visit after Angkor Wat and the other temples was the landmine-sniffing rats at the APOPO visitor centre. APOPO (Anti-Personnel Landmines Removal Product Development) is a non-profit organisation created…
Your survival guide for backpacking to Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei
Many people come to Southeast Asia to pretty much everywhere surrounding Brunei, such as Malaysia and Indonesia but not Brunei itself. Brunei is Asia’s fourth smallest country and it is arguably on Asia’s finest island (I’m a BIG fan of…