Ueno, Tokyo: A Great Place to Stay With Kids

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

Where Are the Best Beaches in the Gili Islands?

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

10 Places I loved in Singapore as an Expat

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

Trip Type #4: The Spiritual Journey

Two weeks in Thailand: The ultimate holiday itinerary

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