Back in August 2023, we spent two and a half weeks exploring the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo. It quickly became one of my favourite destinations in all of Southeast Asia and I rave about it ALL THE TIME! If you’re unfamiliar with Borneo, here’s a quick run-down about the island… Borneo is the thirdContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate 2-week Borneo Itinerary (Sabah)”
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10 Places to Visit in 2025
If you’re looking for fresh travel inspiration for the upcoming year, 2025 promises to be an exciting time for adventurers, culture enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike. Here are 10 must-visit destinations to add to your 2025 travel bucket list. Iceland Iceland is our top destination for 2025 and we cannot wait to visit at theContinueContinue reading “10 Places to Visit in 2025”
My 25 in 2025 list
Last year my sister told me about this idea. I’m not sure if she made it up or if she saw it somewhere else, but the idea was to make a list of 24 things to do in 2024. Now, I’m a list maker. Always have been, always will be. I love a to-do list.ContinueContinue reading “My 25 in 2025 list”
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HIKING
Who doesn’t love a walk around the great outdoors? I’ve grown up going on family trips to the Lake District, Scotland and Wales and the mountains feel like home to me. Place Fell, Lake District. July. With lockdown being eased slightly here in the UK and travel not being an option for the time being,ContinueContinue reading “A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HIKING”
ITINERARY FOR 1 WEEK IN LAOS
Finally wrapping up my Gap Year Saga with a one week itinerary for Laos! The one that everyone seems to miss off their Southeast Asia route, Laos is a quiet, less touristy country known for its French colonial architecture, lush mountainous terrain and stunning golden pagodas. A lot of the country is unexplored by backpackersContinueContinue reading “ITINERARY FOR 1 WEEK IN LAOS”
STAYING SAFE AS A FEMALE TRAVELLER
One of the most common remarks I hear when women travel (either solo or with friends) is about whether or not a place is ‘safe’ enough. These comments are usually accompanied by “you shouldn’t go” or some other form of disdainful criticism. And it really grinds on me. I totally agree that there are placesContinueContinue reading “STAYING SAFE AS A FEMALE TRAVELLER”
UPDATE ON LIFE IN CHINA
Hi everyone, I’ve been receiving quite a lot of messages recently about life in China during the coronavirus epidemic, so I thought I’d post a little update now that it’s March (!!) and around 6 weeks since the whole situation blew up. For those who don’t know, I moved to China at the beginning ofContinueContinue reading “UPDATE ON LIFE IN CHINA”
8 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN BALI
At the end of our gap year adventure around Southeast Asia, we decided to treat ourselves to a bit of R&R in Bali after high-tailing it around Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos for almost 3 months. We spent 10 days in Bali and didn’t manage to squeeze in everything we wanted, so I’m planning toContinueContinue reading “8 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN BALI”
A FEW DAYS IN BONNY SCOTLAND
Whenever I travel far away from home, I always get a little homesick and realise how much beauty is right on my doorstep back in the UK. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE exploring new cultures, hearing a different language as I walk down the street, and tasting food vastly different from anything I couldContinueContinue reading “A FEW DAYS IN BONNY SCOTLAND”
HO CHI MINH CITY TO HANOI BY BUS
One of my favourite countries I’ve ever visited is Vietnam. Ironically, it was the country I was least interested in visiting in Southeast Asia. I had no expectations, and I think that’s why it ended up being so enjoyable and memorable. Kayaking around the islands in Ha Long Bay As I hope to return toContinueContinue reading “HO CHI MINH CITY TO HANOI BY BUS”
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