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 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…
Ethical Travel: How to see Komodo dragons without damaging the environment
There have been various environmental controversies about the Komodo Islands, including dragons being stolen, environmental degradation and government threats to close the island to tourism altogether. The good news is that there are ways that you can make your trip…
Taking a vegetarian Malaysian cooking class in George Town, Penang
I love Malaysian food so I was incredibly excited to take a vegetarian cooking class in George Town on the island of Penang. Penang is famous for its fantastic food so I specifically wanted to do it here for its…
11 travel safety tips for backpackers that might save your life
Travelling can be perilous at times and I’ve seen terrible things with my own eyes, so I think it’s so important to look after yourselves and others, if you can. I’m not going to tell you how to live your…
11 vegetarian foods to buy from supermarkets like 7-Eleven in Taiwan
I had some of the best vegetarian meals and snacks from supermarkets like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart when I was travelling around Taiwan, so I wanted to share them with you. As Taiwan is one of the more expensive Asian nations,…
15 delicious and cheap desserts to eat in Taiwan
Taiwan has the most delicious and cheap desserts at its supermarkets, bakeries and night markets that are so much fun to try! Many desserts are vegetarian and vegan as well as being kind to your budget so there is even…
Where to find wildlife on Langkawi Island in Malaysia
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…