Hoi An, Vietnam is a backpacker favourite, and a must-do for most travellers to the country. I’m not going to lie, it’s not my favourite spot in the world for various reasons – but I’m definitely in the minority. Still, I think that a Ho Chi Minh Trail tour is a great add-on to anyone’s time […]
Category Archives: Asia
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This isn’t an easy post to write. Backpacking South East Asia is something that most keen travellers will do at least once in their life. There are so many amazing aspects to this part of the world – the beautiful beaches, the cheap alcohol, the delicious food, the beautiful temples, the amazing nature. And the […]
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Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is one of the most vibrant and naturally beautiful areas of the country. Its tropical climate and year-round warm temperatures mean that a variety of amazing fruits can be grown here, and the city is Vietnam’s fifth-largest. However, just a short ride from the city is gorgeous countryside where time seems to […]
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When I first told people of my plans to travel as a solo female in Kazakhstan (or more specifically, to solo travel across the world, but we’ll just talk about Kazakhstan here!), a LOT of people were sceptical. Sadly, the only thing that a lot of people know about the place is that it was […]
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The South East Asian Kingdom of Cambodia is one of my favourite countries, and is such an enriching and wonderful travel experience. It has one of the most impressive temple complexes in the world, beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, and wonderful people. There is, however, a darker side of Cambodia that must be acknowledged when […]
All Destinations, Asia, Road Trip Itineraries, Vietnam
Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days: 3 Ways to See Vietnam
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Oct
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Are you planning a trip to Vietnam, but with only limited time? If you’re wanting to see the highlights of this South East Asian country, but have only 10 days in Vietnam, I’m going to explain how to see the country with just this time. I’m going to be completely honest first, in your Vietnam […]
All Destinations, Asia, Protecting Animals, Sustainable Travel, Thailand
Vegetarian Cooking Class in Bangkok Review
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After stumbling off a night bus from Krabi to Bangkok, I was in need of a serious refuel. It was 5am, I was on Koh San Road (completely sober) and I had a cooking class booked… but not until 9am. My hotel was the other side of the city, and I there were very limited […]
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Arriving into Ao Nang was a rather surreal experience. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it was definitely more along the lines of chilled out fishing village – the days of which are obviously long gone. Instead, I was greeted by a huge party strip with more bars than you could visit in […]
All Destinations, Asia, Bali to London Overland, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Overland Travel, Russia, train travel
How to Travel from Mongolia to Kazakhstan by Train
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When I was overlanding from Bali to London, I wanted to go to Mongolia, and I wanted to go to Kazakhstan. So I had to find out the best way to get from Mongolia to Kazakhstan, which obviously didn’t involve a flight. Simple, right? Actually, it’s not that easy. On a zoomed-out world map, it […]
All Destinations, Asia, Overland Travel, train travel, Turkey
Taking the Eastern Express Train from Kars to Ankara, Turkey
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Oct
Travelling by train is my thing. I’ve taken trains all over the world – mainly on my trip from Bali to London with no flights – and it’s without a doubt my favourite way to travel. When planning my Turkey itinerary, I wanted to make sure that I saw as much of the country’s epic […]