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…
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…
How to eat, drink and be happy in Yangon, Myanmar
Myanmar’s ex-capital Yangon, the artist formerly known as Rangoon is one of Southeast Asia’s underrated capitals and as a backpacker I loved it. The reason I loved was that I’d come from India which is so busy and Yangon has…
How to avoid snakes and what to do if you get bitten
It’s pretty unlikely that you’ll get bitten by a snake as the old adage that they’re more scared of you than you are of them is generally true. However, avoiding snakes is important, especially if you’re afraid of them, or…
Ethical Travel: What seafood is sustainable in Southeast Asia?
If you’ve been watching Our Planet on Netflix then you’ll know about the impact of overfishing on the diversity of our precious oceans, but you’ll also see it for yourself by walking down the street in a Vietnamese beach town….
Ethical Travel: The good and bad about visiting ‘long-neck’ Kayan tribespeople in Thailand
If you visit many of the towns in the North of Thailand, including Chiang Rai, Pai, Mae Hong Son and Mae Sariang, then you will see signs and be offered tours for ‘long-neck’ villages. But who are the long-neck women…
Being caught up in civil conflict in the Mrauk U ruins in Myanmar
As there has been such a lack of information surrounding the outbreak of conflict around Mrauk U in Myanmar, I wanted to document my own experiences when I visited with my boyfriend on 15th March 2019 when we got caught…
Staying in a deserted hotel in Naypyitaw – Myanmar’s ghost capital
It was hard to decide whether to visit Myanmar’s ghost capital of Naypyitaw or not, as we’d heard that it was pretty much deserted and not too many backpackers come here. Despite this, I was intrigued by Naypyitaw because the…
Your guide to watching a traditional Mandalay puppet show in Myanmar
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s most happening cities and it’s a great place to engage in the culture, as well as the beautiful temples and sights. One of the most interesting traditional shows to see is the Mandalay Marionettes puppet…
How to travel from Mandalay to Mingun in Myanmar by boat as a day trip
Mandalay is one of Myanmar’s greatest cities and its surrounded by wonderful places to go day tripping, including the sights in the neighbouring towns of Sagaing, Ava and Amarapura. While they’re no doubt interesting and you can hire a car…
How to visit the Mrauk U ruins in Myanmar on a budget
*There is currently armed conflict in Mrauk U (as of 15th March 2019), if you were planning on travelling there then I strongly advise you to cancel them, there were shootings while we were there.* Read my account about being…
7 tips for visiting Inle Lake in Myanmar
Inle Lake is a highlight on the itinerary for many backpackers travelling in Myanmar and it certainly was for me, as it really is as beautiful as the photographs show, so here is everything you need to know before you…