Malaysia is a really special place. It’s got a wealth of culture – due to its strategic position between east and west, and north and south, it has influences and many people from India, China and Britain. It also has some older influence from Portugal and the Netherlands. While this wasn’t always great (imperialism rarely […]
Category Archives: Asia
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An archipelago of over 7,000 islands, sitting to the east of South East Asia, tourism to the Philippines is increasing. But it still doesn’t get quite the same amount of tourist attention as Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam. This is going to change though. People are starting to realise how wonderful the Phillippines is, and how […]
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The archipelago of the Philippines is a corner of South East Asia that’s strikingly different from anywhere else on the continent. The unique fusion of Spanish, Chinese, American and Native cultures make it really a place of its own. Despite travelling around a lot of South East Asia over the last three years, I’d never […]
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Boracay is one of the most famous islands in the Philippines. Its beaches and sunsets are legendary, and it’s this that attracted a range of tourists, from backpackers to luxury travellers, over the years. It’s a stellar example of being a victim of its own success, however, as more and more travellers sadly meant more […]
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I’ve heard a lot of amazing stories from travellers to Pakistan this year. So when Samantha, a traveller who has visited and adores the country, offered to write a 2 week overland Pakistan itinerary for this blog, I jumped at the chance! Here’s Samantha’s top tips for making the most of a two week Pakistan […]
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Despite being a travel blogger, and travelling full time since 2016, I didn’t make it to Thailand until mid-way through 2018. Then I more than made up for it and have visited six times in the last 2 years… After visiting all the main touristy spots of Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pai, Phuket, Krabi […]
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Nestled in the mountainous region of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a rather charming city – and one that many people ensure is a part of their Thailand itineraries. It’s famous for being Thailand’s cultural capital, and also has lots of opportunities for enjoying surrounding nature too. I must admit, the very first time I […]
All Destinations, Asia, The Philippines
What You Need to Know When Planning a Trip to the Philippines
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Jan
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Are you planning a trip to the Philippines? I spent a month in the country at the end of last year (2019) and I’d love to share all of my Philippines travel tips with you! It was my first time in the Philippines – despite spending a lot of time in South East Asia over […]
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With more than 7,000 islands – and they’re finding new ones all the time – the Philippines is certainly not short of tropical beaches. And where there are tropical beaches, there’s often amazing diving. The Philippines is no exception to this. There are plenty of amazing places to dive in the Philippines – and the […]
All Destinations, Asia, bus travel, Indonesia, Overland Travel
What is Getting A Long Distance Bus Through Sumatra Really Like?
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Jan
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Have you ever wondered what getting a 60 hour bus in Sumatra is like? Probably not, right? But I’m going to tell you anyway, because I recently took a 60 hour bus through Sumatra and wow, I have so much to say. So I’m travelling overland from Bali to London. The first epic part of […]