Right now, there’s a lot of debate about whether it’s sensible and responsible to be publishing new blog posts about travel. Never mind suggesting a list of top countries to travel to. I do understand the concern but I’d like … Read more
We recently spent four days in Moalboal, Cebu. For me, it was one of my favourite places that we visited during our month in the Philippines. While it is somewhat touristy, there’s a lovely vibe in the town and certainly … Read more
Of course by now, you’ve seen pictures of the famous “T-Rex Bay” on Nusa Penida. Who hasn’t? Framed by towering limestone cliffs and incredible turquoise blue water, it is certainly a sight to behold! Since being “discovered” by tourists a … Read more
Are you wondering what top things you should know about Nusa Penida before you go? You’ve come to the right place! No doubt you already know that Nusa Penida is all about dramatic cliffs and spectacular views. It’s definitely not … Read more
Although it is fully possible to take a day trip to Nusa Penida from “mainland” Bali, this two day Nusa Penida itinerary is a great way to see more of what this picture perfect island known for its dramatic cliffs … Read more
We’ve just spent 4 days / 3 nights on the most amazing boat trip from Lombok to Flores island!!! We sailed through Komodo National Park and saw some truly spectacular scenery and wildlife! Indonesia has been full of incredible experiences … Read more
When we decided that we would spend a total of two months in Indonesia, we knew we’d have to get our Indonesian visas extended past the free 30 day visa you get on arrival. But, when we started looking into … Read more
Most suggested itineraries for Java, Indonesia, completely skip over Pangandaran. This is such a big mistake! Not only is Pangandaran a chilled out place to hang out for a couple of days, but one of the most spectacularly beautiful sights … Read more
If you’re considering a visit to Brunei during your time in Borneo but aren’t sure how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by bus, look no further! We recently did this exact trip and I took note of all … Read more
As with anywhere, you could spend months in Malaysian Borneo and still not have seen everything. So, putting together a 2 week Borneo itinerary was actually harder than it sounds… Truth be told, we spent a total of 5 weeks … Read more
Hindsight is a wonderful thing… There are so many things we could have done differently on this amazing full-time travel adventure that we’re on right now! But then again, mistakes are part of the experience. And hey, on the plus … Read more
So you’re planning on heading to Kinabalu Park and maybe doing a bit of hiking? Great! But getting to (and from) Kinabalu Park from Kota Kinabalu can seem a bit overwhelming at first… As we found out, there are no … Read more
On recommendation by our lovely hosts at H2 Backpackers 2 in Kota Kinabalu, we booked two nights of hiking at Kinabalu Park for my birthday! But, we had decided early on that we wouldn’t climb the summit of Mount Kinabalu… … Read more
Ah, Koh Lipe… A tiny paradise island that packs a lot of punch! We were in Langkawi, Malaysia when we first heard about Koh Lipe, Thailand. I don’t know how it missed our radar for so long! It’s a pretty … Read more
It always amazes me that although I’d like to think I’m a pretty seasoned traveller with experience in countries all over the world, no matter where I go, there are always some things that take me completely by surprise. Since … Read more
If you have the time during your visit to Penang, Malaysia, I encourage you to head a little further afield than most and book a couple of nights in Batu Ferringhi. After all our city visits in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur … Read more
When we started our research on what to do around Malaysia, Ipoh was a name that came up a couple of times as a “smaller version of Georgetown”. As we were headed to the Cameron Highlands before moving on to … Read more
The Highs And Lows Of The Cameron Highlands For those planning a trip to Malaysia, the Cameron Highlands are perhaps not as widely known as places like Penang or Langkawi. I certainly hadn’t heard of the Cameron Highlands until I … Read more
Last Updated 5 July 2020 There is no question that there is a lot to see and do in Singapore! We fell in love with this amazing city during our week long visit, and could easily have spent even longer. While … Read more
Singapore has been on my list of places to visit for a long time. I’ve transferred through Singapore’s Changi Airport more times than I can count but never had the opportunity (or, admittedly, made the time) to venture into Singapore … Read more