Puerto Escondido is one of Oaxaca state’s most popular destinations. While it’s certainly not the most famous beach getaway in Mexico (spots on the Yucatan peninsula and Baja California tend to take that crown), it’s well worth some of your time spent travelling the country. In Puerto, the surf’s up (very high – make sure […]
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Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Mexico, North America, Plan Your Trip
Where To Stay in Oaxaca: Oaxaca Neighbourhood Guide
10
Mar
Mar
Are you wondering where to stay in Oaxaca? Read on, and I’ll detail the best neighbourhoods and hotels in Oaxaca city! Oaxaca is a wonderful place. With cobbled streets lined by multi-coloured beautiful architecture and flanked by beautiful mountains, it’s hard to imagine a city more scenic. Everything about it, from the amazing food to […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Plan Your Trip
The Best Hotels in Coober Pedy, South Australia
16
Sep
Sep
When you’ve been driving through the outback for hours and hours on end with only the barren landscape and occasional kangaroo for company, you’re pretty happy to reach any kind of destination, trust me. When this destination is a town where everyone lives underground? Well, for me that just adds to the intrigue. Coober Pedy […]
Accomodation Guides, Australasia, Australia, Plan Your Trip
The Best Hostels in Byron Bay for Backpackers and Holidayers
19
Dec
Dec
If you know me in person, or have been following my blog for the last year and a half, you’ll know that I kind of got obsessed with the beautiful town of Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia. I lived in this whacky and wonderful town for five months, and it’s somewhere I […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Budget Travel, Plan Your Trip
Free Camping in Australia: A How-To Guide
17
Nov
Nov
Ask nearly anyone who’s been to Australia, and they’ll no doubt talk about the gorgeous beaches, amazing national parks, BBQs on the beach, and laid back lifestyle. “But”, they’ll warn you, “save up a lot of money. It’s expensive.” I’ve been here for over a year now – and I just don’t get it. Sure, […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Plan Your Trip
The Best Hostels in Sydney for First Time Travellers to Australia
30
Oct
Oct
Heading to Australia this year? Travellers’ first point of call is often New South Wales’ capital, Sydney. Famed for its Opera House, beautiful beaches and busy city atmosphere, Sydney is a where a lot of travellers finish and start their journeys – and many stay a bit longer to live and work. Sydney is not […]
Arriving into Kuala Lumpur wasn’t my finest hour. My plane was delayed, it took hours to get through customs, I turned down an offer of splitting a grab taxi because ‘I like public transport’ – cut to an hour later, where I’m standing outside a shut Monorail office, in the dark in a city where […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Asia, Hong Kong, Plan Your Trip
Hong Kong Accommodation: Are hostels in Chungking Mansions safe?
04
Oct
Oct
I’m travelling on a budget. And Hong Kong was expensive. I knew it would be costlier than China, and I’d set aside money for that. But I really wasn’t expecting it to be as dear as it was. Honestly, I think it may be the most expensive place that I’ve been to. Or at least […]
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A unique hostel in Sydney – YHA Railway Square
26
Sep
Sep
If you’re searching for a unique hostel in Sydney, there is really no other option than YHA Railway Square. Here’s my full review! What is YHA Railway Square Sydney? YHA Railway Square Sydney is a city centre hostel, and some of the dorms are located in renovated railway carriages. Staying here’s definitely one of the […]
I’m what you may call a ‘holiday intruder’. If any family members or friends announce that they’re going away; I’ll try my best to ensure that I can go with them. So apologies if you know me and you’ve planned a cool trip that you don’t really want me to come on… I’ll probably find […]