Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is Sri Lanka’s most famous mountain, climbed by pilgrims and tourists alike and this is my definitive guide to join them for night hike for the sunrise. Climbing Adam’s Peak in the night was one…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Varanasi in India
I could write you a travel guide all about the things to do in Varanasi but I’ve seen so many travel blogs that varnish over the truth of backpacking in North India that I thought it would be better to…
7 British comedy podcasts that will make you laugh out loud
I wanted to share with you my top 7 British comedy podcasts that will make you laugh out loud or make you homesick for dry humour if you’re a Brit abroad like me. I’ve listened to many comedy podcasts while…
How to visit the Maldives on a backpacker budget of $500 during a trip to South Asia
It seems like visiting the Maldives is out of reach for so many backpackers, so I wanted to explain how we went there for $500 each for 5 days including flights and accommodation. The figure of $500 is based on…
9 free things to do in Muscat in Oman if you’re on a backpacker budget
Muscat in Oman is becoming more of a destination for backpackers hoping to get a taste of the Middle East, or as a stopover for Asia and this is how you can afford it on a backpacker budget. The main…
Why Abu Dhabi isn’t ready for budget travellers and backpackers yet
I flew from London to Abu Dhabi for a stopover on the way to Nepal via Muscat and Dubai and prior to my visit I was intrigued about what the capital city of UAE had in store. We landed in…