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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Oct
Oct
The natural scenic beauty of Hobart attracts many travellers, but like any island destination where you are somewhat of a captive tourist, it’s not the cheapest holiday you can find. Still, with so much to see and do, Hobart is well worth a visit and it can be done on a budget. Plan Your Holiday […]
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Oct
Oct
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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Oct
Oct
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
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Malaysia’s a country that has a lot to offer tourists. Beaches, cities, food… the only problem I’ve ever had with Malaysia is just that it’s so bladdy hot all the time. It’s just above the equator (which crosses somewhere in Central Sumatra) so it’s humid, tropical, and just generally warm. After a scorching couple of […]
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Oct
Oct
Everyone talks about visiting Paris, but there are so many other places to visit in Northern France, just a short train ride away. Once you’ve checked off all of the best cities in France, consider visiting the sleepy town of Bayeux. It’s a small place, but there’s so much history here! Bayeux is a wonderfully […]
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Oct
Oct
The tropical city of Cairns is top on a lot of people’s Australia road trip itineraries. Tropical North Queensland is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Australia, and Cairns, with its many amenities and beautiful esplanade, is a great base to enjoy the region. But you might be wondering exactly what to […]
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Oct
Oct
The enthralling, all-encompassing, non-stop city of Hanoi is somewhere that every traveller should experience at some point in their life. Most people visit Hanoi on their first or last stop of a Vietnam itinerary, or others see Hanoi and the surrounding area (normally Sapa and Halong Bay) as one seperate trip. Whatever way you do […]
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Sep
Tourism in Bali has been booming for decades, but has arguably even become more popular in the last few years. Travellers from all over the globe are planning their Bali itineraries, travelling to the Indonesian island and wondering exactly where to stay in Bali. If you’re a bit overwhelmed about the question of the best […]