If you’re visiting Langkawi Island and you want to get a taste of Malaysia’s incredible wildlife, without going to Borneo then this is the guide for you. I found some beautiful creatures in Langkawi with very little cash and just…
Ethical travel: Visiting Manila’s Baseco Slum in the Philippines
Manila gets a lot of bad press, so I really wanted to visit it for myself and it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as people say. It reminded me of cities in South America because of the Spanish influence. The…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Baguio in Philippines
Baguio is a pit stop on the itinerary for many backpackers and travellers to North Luzon in the Philippines. We visited at the beginning of the monsoon season, so we didn’t go to the other islands as the weather was…
How to visit Poring Hot Springs and trails in Borneo without a tour
If you want to chill out between visiting Kinabatangan and Kota Kinabalu then a visit to Poring Hot Springs in Kinabalu National Park is the perfect pit stop. This is your ultimate guide to how to get to the springs…
Your guide to watching the Phare Circus in Battambang, Cambodia
I highly recommend watching the Phare Circus while you’re in Cambodia as it’s a fun way to connect with the culture and support young people in the arts. Phare Ponleu Selpak – The Brightness of the Arts – is a…
Crocodiles and birdwatching at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore
The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is my favourite place to find wildlife in Singapore so this is all about how to get there and how to spot the crocodiles and other creatures! How to get to Sungei Buloh To get…