Visiting the UNESCO heritage listed Ifugao rice terraces around Banaue in the Philippines is an incredible experience and there are no crowds like there are in Ubud in Bali. I noticed that there are not really many guides as to…
11 wonderful places to visit in Southeast Asia instead of Bali
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ethical Travel: How to snorkel safely and sustainably with sea turtles
Snorkelling with sea turtles is one of the most incredible natural experiences that you can have, but its important to do it in safe and ethical way, so I’ve put together this guide for you to cover these areas: What…
Safe backpacking: How to avoid landslides when travelling
If you’re travelling for a long time, you may visit areas during shoulder season, this means there may be a chance of landslides in some countries. If you are in a country where the weather is bad and there has…