Singapore as a city definitely took me by surprise. A lot of people are very skeptical about including Singapore in their South East Asian itineraries, mainly due to concerns about it being expensive and thinking its small size means there isn’t much to do there. Admittedly, the first time I visited Singapore, I didn’t land there […]
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Dec
Dec
Wonderful Halong Bay is probably Vietnam’s most iconic travel destination. Famed by its glorious karst stones, visitors to Halong Bay can enjoy kayaking, swimming and learning about local life while witnessing the spectacular scenery from a luxury cruise liner. Halong Bay is a common addition to a Hanoi itinerary, as tours leave from the city […]
All Destinations, Asia, Overland Travel, Thailand, train travel
How to get the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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Dec
Dec
I don’t know why I found getting the Bangkok to Chiang Mai train so difficult. I’ve taken chicken buses through Guatemala, I’ve travelled by train all around China and I’ve taken international coaches through Europe. But for some reason, I just seemed to mess up everything about the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Luckily, […]
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Nov
Nov
Are you looking for the best 3 days in Mexico City itinerary? Look no further! The Mexican capital is the most populous city in North America and one of its most historic, its past spanning back to when it was an Aztec city called Tenochtitlan. It’s the cultural and geographical centre of Mexico and enjoys […]
All Destinations, Mexico, North America, Packing Lists, Plan Your Trip
What to Pack for Mexico: Full Mexico Packing List
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Nov
Nov
If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, whether that be a backpacking extravaganza around the entire country or a visit to one of the country’s many beach towns, you’ll no doubt be wondering what to pack for Mexico. Many of the items on your Mexico packing list will be the same as things you’ll need […]
All Destinations, Europe, London, United Kingdom
The Best London Itinerary: 4 Days in the British Capital
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Oct
Oct
London’s a city that every travel-lover has to visit at some point in their lives (and somewhere I should stop taking for granted). It’s got nearly everything you’d want in a city: history, culture, good food, nightlife, entertainment in all shapes and sizes and attractions for literally anyone. The only thing we’re missing in ol […]
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Sep
Sep
If you’re searching for things to do in Oaxaca city, look no further! This is my full Oaxaca travel guide that I put together when living there for 6 months. You know when you travel somewhere new and just think ‘woah this place is somewhere special?’. That’s what I’ve been feeling like over the last few […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Living Abroad
25 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Byron Bay as a Backpacker
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Sep
Sep
It’s been 2 years since I first started living in Byron Bay, and I still think about it like, all the time. Who’s busking down on main beach… who lives in my camping spot now… if there’s one thing in life I’m sure about, it’s that this place will forever have the most lasting impact […]
All Destinations, Central America, Guatemala, Overland Itineraries, Plan Your Trip
2 weeks in Guatemala itinerary
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Sep
Sep
If you’re searching for the ultimate Guatemala itinerary, look no more! A few years ago, I spent a summer in Guatemala, learning Spanish in Xela, exploring the beautiful Antigua, hiking up volcanoes and lazing around in the villages of Lake Atitlan. This Guatemala itinerary will show you the best ruins, lakes, volcanoes, cities and markets […]
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Sep
Sep
I seem to start every blog post I write about Byron Bay by mentioning how I lived in a tent there for five months, so if this is your first time here, hi my name’s Claire and I lived in a tent in Byron Bay for five months. Now that’s out the way, I thought […]