Tag: south east asia
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Finding the best data package when travelling abroad
Whether you’re going on a city break with friends or backpacking for 6 months solo, having reliable data when travelling abroad is now crucial. Using maps to find your hotel or hostel, staying in touch with friends and family back home or contacting new friends is pivotal in 2024. What data options are there when…
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How to spend 24 hours in Singapore
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…
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How to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand
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…
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Discover Cambodia as a solo female traveller
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…
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Backpacker’s guide to the South of Vietnam
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…
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Backpacker’s guide to Hoi An, 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…
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Backpacker’s guide to Hanoi, 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,…
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A guide to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
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…
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Guide to Canggu, Bali
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…
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Guide to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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…