Mooncup Review: Is this the best way to travel on your period?

Ok ladies… I promised it, and here it is. A complete, unabridged mooncup review. My review takes travelling into account, but you can use my advice for just day to day use as well. Just as a disclaimer, this post is not sponsored by Mooncup, and even if it was it would be my honest […]

Everything You Need to Know About Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca might well be becoming my new Byron Bay, aka the place I write approximately 482 blog posts on. You might have read (or even be coming here from!) my bumper Oaxaca travel guide – and there will be lots more where that came from soon! So, in May last year, I suddenly thought ‘wouldn’t […]

Full One Month in Vietnam Itinerary – No Stops Missed!

Sitting at a kind of crossroads between the Orient and southeast Asia, with an incredibly rich and varied culture and history, Vietnam has some stories to tell. Not all of them good; many people can still remember the brutal war that took place there in the 1970s – and given this, it’s amazing how quickly […]

Is Elephant Nature Park Ethical?

I, like most other travellers to Thailand, was very keen to see some beautiful elephants while travelling the country. There is something about these animals that’s just magical; they’re so peaceful and majestic, and seeing one in the flesh is a really awe-inspiring experience. But honestly, I’d kind of written off sanctuaries. I’d heard too […]

Bumper 3 Days in Bangkok Itinerary: Updated for 2024!

Are you looking for the best three days in Bangkok itinerary? Read on to learn all about how to spend a few days in this vibrant city! The sound of horns fills the humid air and motorbikes weave in and out of stationary cars. Hordes of people rush around day and night. The aroma of […]

Where to Stay in Bristol: Bumper Bristol Accommodation Guide

It’s no secret how much I love Bristol – I’ve been around the world (I’m repressing the urge to break into Lisa Stansfield lyrics here) and it’s still my favourite city. Yes, from travels over all six continents, Bristol still comes out number one. It might have some sentimental attachment for me, but trust me, […]

Things To Do On Your Darwin Layover: One Day in Darwin

Sitting at just over 1000 miles from Bali, it’s no surprise that Darwin is many people’s first point of call in Australia. Some travellers stop there for a while, while others scoot on through to the bigger, livelier cities of Sydney and Melbourne. In fact, many people think that there aren’t many things to do […]

How Not To Go Hiking in Vang Vieng

Oh Vang Vieng… how I hated you. Don’t get my wrong, the place is pretty – far away from the main strip, that is. Vang Vieng is the worst kind of backpacker town – one where boozed up Westerners flock the main street, seemingly day and night, and save for restaurants offering curries, there isn’t […]

10 Fantastic Day Trips from Brisbane

From the Story Bridge to Kangaroo Point Cliffs, to its many beach locations, there are plenty of great things to do in Brisbane. But Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales is one of the most scenic and dynamic areas that Australia has to offer – and it would be a shame to miss out […]

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