Asia
Malaysia Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip Here Cost?
Looks like you might be thinking of travelling to Malaysia? Wanting to do it on a budget? Well you’re in the right place! I travelled Malaysia on a shoestring and am delighted to say that not only is this totally possible, but it’s very easy too. And you don’t have to scrimp much on the […]
15 Things to Know Before You Travel Malaysia
One of my favourite country to travel in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a treat you shouldn’t keep waiting on your bucket list for too long. Thanks to its wonderfully unique culture, staggering natural diversity and some of the most kickass food in the world, this country gets the full thumbs up from me. But there’s […]
Complete Guide to Visiting Phong Nha Caves in Vietnam
Technically speaking, Phong Nha is the name of one particular cave, within one particular national park in Vietnam. But like me, most people don’t realise that until they visit the area. So up until this point, the Phong Nha caves are a just short-hand travel term for the entirety of the incredible cave network that […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Siem Reap, Cambodia
If there’s one place you’ve got to visit in Cambodia (and tick off your bucket list), it has to be Siem Reap. Home to one of the world’s greatest temple complexes – Angkor Wat – this ancient and UNESCO-listed beauty draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. It’s probably fair to say therefore, that […]
Ultimate Vietnam Packing List
The thing with Vietnam is that it’s long and skinny. Which means it’s a long way from the top to the bottom of Vietnam, both for you, and the weather, to travel Which often means you’ll experience totally different climates and temperatures, depending on which part you’re in! Yup, while the northern head of this […]
Top 21 Things to Do in Malaysia
Boasting 2 coastlines, with stunning beaches and an array of islands, cool highlands, steamy jungles, dazzling cities and some UNESCO-listed heritage towns, Malaysia really is quite a traveller treasure trove. It seems something of a shame, therefore, that this country is so regularly left of many Southeast Asia travel itineraries, often overshadowed by the more […]
Complete Thailand Packing List : Top Guide for Backpackers
The wonders of Thailand are a mecca for travellers with the country’s historic temples, delicious food, beautiful beaches and cultural vibrancy, it’s no wonder so many of us head there each year. And due to its great prices and location at the heart of Southeast Asia (Bangkok is one of the cheapest places to fly […]
Epic 2 Week Vietnam Itinerary +5 Ideas for a Longer Trip
So you’re thinking of visiting Vietnam eh? Well, what a blooming great idea! Because this country is definitely my favourite in the Southeast Asia region with its wealth of fun adventures, great coffee, delicious food, bustling culture and next level natural attractions. I’ve chosen to write a 2 week Vietnam itinerary (although you could definitely […]
What To Do in Penang – 21 Top Ideas
Ah Penang, my first stop ever in Malaysia and my first sense of the what a diverse, dazzling and delicious country this is to travel! Located in the northwest of the country, I travelled to Penang from Thailand, enroute to Singapore, and couldn’t be happier that I’d chosen to make this my first stop in […]
Plan to Backpack Vietnam? 15 Things to Know Before You Go!
One of the countries that bowled me over the most on my backpacking adventures last year was Vietnam. And that’s because I’d heard mixed reports. As a shorthand explanation, for the British among you, Vietnam is what I call a Marmite country…. you either love it or hate it! Well I can confirm that after […]
