It’s an absolute budget travel favourite and an all-round backpacker classic – yes the mighty Thailand is just one of those countries most travellers visit. Known for its great food, vibrant culture, buzzing cities and cheap prices, Thailand remains an eternal favourite no matter whether you’re a gap year wanderer, a digital nomad, a scuba […]
Category Archives: Asia
OMG, it’s time to enter the fascinating country of Vietnam and its even more fascinating capital of Hanoi! In a country that I always say is like a marmite land – you either love it or hate it (probs this will only make sense if you’re British, but take my word for it!) – Hanoi […]
If you’re any thing like me, then the chances are you’ve spent most of 2020 dreaming of the destinations you want to go to when we can travel again. It seems there’s nothing quite as effective as inducing wanderlust as being locked down in your house! Yes after having my 2020 travel hopes of […]
My favourite country in Southeast Asia, if you haven’t heard me say it before, then I’m saying it to you now, Vietnam is a delight! Rich in authentic and unique culture, delicious food and most world-class sights than you can shake a stick at, this Southeast Asian beauty is absolutely, 100 percent, totally and utterly […]
Looks like you might be thinking of travelling to Cambodia? But wondering how much it costs? Well you’re in the right place! I travelled Cambodia on a budget but, despite everyone’s claims, like much of Southeast Asia, I just didn’t find Cambodia as cheap as I’d hoped! Yup, sorry to burst anyone’s bubble, but the […]
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 […]
Planning to head to Malaysia soon? Then here’s the 15 things to know ahead of your trip there… One of my favourite countries 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 […]
Looking for an amazing day in Vietnam you won’t forget in a hurry? Then visiting the Phong Nha caves in the centre of the country could be just the answer! 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 […]
If there’s one place you’ve got to visit in Cambodia (and tick off your bucket list), it has to be Siem Reap… and here’s my list of the top things to do there. Home to one of the world’s greatest temple complexes, Angkor Wat, this ancient and UNESCO-listed beauty draws tens of thousands of visitors […]
The thing with Vietnam is that it’s long and skinny. That’s the shape of the country I’m referring to, just to be clear! Which means it’s a long way to travel from the top to the bottom of Vietnam, both for you, and the weather! And what this means in real terms, is that you’ll […]