The single thing I cared about the most when visiting Australia? Seeing a kangaroo. And not in a zoo- in the wild. Knowing that we'd spend two months traversing Oz, road tripping for at least half of it, hoping to cross paths with a roo didn't seem so far stretched. To better our chances of … Continue reading Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
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The Best of Uluwatu in One Day
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN ULUWATU, BALI Uluwatu feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of other trafficked tourism spots in Bali. You won't find ultra-modern cafes crammed in side to side, like in Seminyak or Canggu. You won't find a buzzing main street clogged with traffic and tour operators, like … Continue reading The Best of Uluwatu in One Day
The Case for Visiting Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands
A GUIDE TO THE PHI PHI ISLANDS IN THAILAND Plotting out which Thai islands to visit proved to be no easy feat my first time in Thailand. There seemed to be plenty that were well trodden and over recommended, a few that were loved by backpackers, and a couple that weren't mentioned often, a sign … Continue reading The Case for Visiting Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands
3 Reasons Koh Lanta is My Favourite Thai Island
WHAT TO DO IN KOH LANTA Expansive, golden sand beaches, cosy beach bars, lush forests, and a cultural presence that still cues Thailand? As if those reasons weren't enough for me to love Lanta, the best part, perhaps was that it was relatively uninhabited- deserted even, by means of reference to other Thai islands. Spending … Continue reading 3 Reasons Koh Lanta is My Favourite Thai Island
The Most Beautiful Day Tour in the Thai Islands: Snorkelling, Caving & Idyllic Beaches
THE BEST THAI ISLAND DAY TOUR: VISITING THE 'FOUR ISLANDS' FROM KOH LANTA Years and years ago, when I worked on Tourism Authority of Thailand's advertising at an agency, I remember seeing photos of a cave in Trang and remarking how unbelievable of a place it seemed. A cave only accessible at low tide? Seemingly … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Day Tour in the Thai Islands: Snorkelling, Caving & Idyllic Beaches
A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
DAY TRIP IN THE THAI ISLANDS: THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT Have you ever visited a place that just blew you away? As in, literally left you speechless? If you have, then you'll know how I felt visiting Hong Island in Thailand's Krabi province. When I cut my trip to Railay short by a day … Continue reading A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
The Ultimate Bali Planning Guide
THE ULTIMATE BALI PLANNING GUIDE Bali. Island of the gods. Paradise. Tropical getaway. Spiritual haven. Destination hotspot. 'One of the best places I've ever visited' is also a title that fits this incredible island. When you think of Bali, chances are you envision gorgeous temples, sweeping rice terraces, thundering waterfalls, fresh smoothie bowls, swinging monkeys, … Continue reading The Ultimate Bali Planning Guide
Cornish Coastal Town Magic in Penzance
Penzance, the last stop on the Great Western Railway from London. The furtherest west you can go in England, Cornwall is coastal town magic. Wild coastline, beautiful beaches and abundant local customs, it's the British seaside at its best. Where land meets sea, Cornwall is oft referred to as one of England’s best kept secrets. And, … Continue reading Cornish Coastal Town Magic in Penzance
Down by the Sea in Hastings
Battle of Hastings, 1066. An event and year that've been burned into my memory since 9th grade English history class. A former professor was extremely passionate about England's history, which was a good match for my already developed interest in the Tudors and Britain's royalty. As it turns out the battle was actually fought at … Continue reading Down by the Sea in Hastings
Hiking The Seven Sisters in England
During the first bank holiday in May, I stayed in London- a rarity for me on a long weekend. But, with so much travel in April and May planned, I knew taking the time to rest and explore more of England would be the right choice. Seeing sunshine on the forecast and eager to get … Continue reading Hiking The Seven Sisters in England