Asia

Sandboarding is an adrenaline sport that any beginner can try if they are brave enough. As a known scaredy-cat (you’ll never catch me doing a sky dive) I actually really enjoy this activity when I’m travelling. Here are tried and tested great places in the world to go sandboarding. Is sandboarding scary? When you’re at… Read more: Best places in the world to go sandboarding

Swimming with turtles is on many traveller’s bucket list. Whether you are backpacking in South East Asia, or going on a 2 week holiday, these are my personal recommendations on the best places to swim with sea turtles. Gili Trawangan, Indonesia Also known as “Gili T”, is on of the group of Gili Islands which… Read more: Best places in the world to swim with turtles

On my way back to the UK from Australia I stopped in Tokyo for 5 days. Japan is on many people’s travel bucket list and this guide goes through where to stay, what to do and very importantly what to eat! Tokyo, and Japan as a whole, is one of the more mono-cultural places I’ve… Read more: Let’s Go, Tokyo: a guide to Japan’s capital city

After travelling South East Asia earlier this year, Bali was the least favourite place I visited. After speaking to other travellers, this island really does have a marmite reputation with some nomads loving it and spending months or years there while others completely avoid it. On reflection, I made some pretty big errors and I… Read more: 5 reasons to not visit Bali when backpacking Asia

29 hours to be exact. Singapore is a popular layover for long haul flights. While the airport itself has lots to entertain jet lagged travellers if you have more than 5 hours it’s definitely worth exploring this wonderful city. Where to stay in Singapore If your layover is overnight or longer than 18 hours then… Read more: How to spend 24 hours in Singapore

Phuket is perfect if you want to enjoy the best of Thailand without having to back up your things and travel every few days to a new island/destination. After backpacking Asia for 6 weeks, moving to a new destination every couple of days I spent a whole week in Phuket. Lots of countries fly direct… Read more: How to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand

Cambodia was one of my favourite destinations in Asia. I backpacked as a solo female traveller through South East Asia for 6 weeks only spending 4 nights in Cambodia which I regret (but also see it as an excuse to go back!). I stayed only in Siem Reap but if I went back I’d really… Read more: Discover Cambodia as a solo female traveller

Whether you’re starting for finishing your trip in the South of Vietnam this guide will give you the best tips to make the most of your time. Where to stay? As a backpacker Bui Vien Street Hostel was good. It’s noisy (to be expected) but a great location for nightlife and not too far to… Read more: Backpacker’s guide to the South of Vietnam

After starting in Hanoi my best stop travelling Vietnam was Hoi An. A short flight to Da Nang and 30 minute taxi I was at my hostel. Where to stay in Hoi An I stayed at Wanderlust Hostel and would definitely recommend. The couple who run it are lovely and make sure you have all… Read more: Backpacker’s guide to Hoi An, Vietnam

I travelled Vietnam North to South and so started in the capital city of Hanoi. Where to stay The old quarter is the heart of the city where you can walk to amazing food spots and local sites. If you’re backpacking I recommend Little Charm Hanoi Hostel it was so clean, comfy beds with curtains,… Read more: Backpacker’s guide to Hanoi, Vietnam

If you’re visiting Bali or Lombok in Indonesia then you need to spend a few days in the Gili Islands. Where to stay If you want more peace and quiet then best to stay on Gili Air but there’s more going on at Gili T. I stayed at Mad Monkey hostel which was lovely great… Read more: A guide to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

A guide on what to do and where to go in Bali’s popular party town. Where to stay There are lots of hotels and hostels in Canggu as it’s a very touristy area. Look at most recent reviews to help you decide as since the pandemic some may not be as good as they were… Read more: Guide to Canggu, Bali

Where to stay and what to do in one of the most beautiful parts of Bali. Where to stay As a female solo traveller I can’t recommend Puri Garden Hostel and Hotel enough. For the price you could get your own hotel somewhere else but if you’re travelling on your own staying in a luxury… Read more: Guide to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

There are many stunning waterfalls in Bali and I definitely recommend you visit at least a couple during your time there. A lot of organised day trips include a waterfall so you can cover a few throughout your trip or you can book specific waterfall day trips. Plus you can book a driver to take… Read more: Guide to Bali waterfalls

Looking for the best places to visit in Krabi, Thailand? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Krabi, Thailand will help you plan and make the most of your trip! We stayed in Krabi for 2 weeks. I know a lot of people travel around… Read more: Thailand