Our recent trip to Tokyo, Japan (and Singapore + Philippines) was quite unlike any we’d taken before — travelling with a one year old changed everything! Travelling with kids, especially one so young has its own set of challenges, and one of the big decisions you’ll have to make is where to stay. We had … Read more
Some of the best beaches in the vicinity of Bali are found on the three tiny Gili Islands, just off the west coast of Lombok. They’re only a couple of hours from Bali but offer up a very different atmosphere. The three islands all appeal to slightly different travellers but all have great beaches. Where … Read more
Between 2012 and 2014 I lived in Singapore, working as an English teacher while starting this travel blog on the side. In those two years I explored almost every corner of the island (and some of the small islands offshore) and came to love this tiny, densely packed city state. I’ve returned several times since, … Read more
What does a travel blogger even do in 2024? Add prompts into AI and then check for mistakes before publishing it as their own? Constant sponsored trips, click-bait YouTube videos and annoying skits on TikTok? For me, not yet, but there’s always 2025! Travel Blogging in 2024 Google algorithm changes and the rise of AI … Read more
The accommodation you choose can have a huge impact on your trip, and these days there are more options than ever. Hotels, hostels, holiday rentals (Airbnb etc), resorts and more are vying for your accommodation dollar — I’m here to help you choose the right one! Price If money is your biggest problem then a … Read more
A long, thin slither of land hemmed in by mountains and the South China Sea, Vietnam has morphed into one of Asia’s top tourist destinations over the last couple of decades. But what’s a trip to Vietnam really like? You’re about to find out! There’s a Clear Tourist Trail Due to Vietnam’s geography there’s a … Read more
Spend a few years on the treadmill of life and you might reach a point where your body, soul and spirit become misaligned. Maybe you just had a breakup, breakdown or some other big life event. You may need a spiritual journey!! What to Do on a Spiritual Journey With an infinite number of reasons … Read more
The west coast of Bali is home to a long, built-up area of beach towns which all mix together to form the island’s most popular tourist spot. More city suburbs than actual beach towns, they all offer similar things in slightly different ways. I’ll be comparing the big three in this post — Kuta, Seminyak … Read more