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…
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…
11 small acts of activism to support global women’s rights
As conversations and rallies about equality become more frequent, now is the time to vote for a better world, for women everywhere. It feels like we are more empowered and technically able to be activists than ever before, and the…
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,…
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…
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…
9 best apps for travelling Southeast Asia on a budget
Thanks to modern technology, travelling is now easier than ever and you can organise so much of your trip just by using your smartphone! An added bonus is that they can also stop you from being ripped off. I’ve travelled…