It’s fair to say I’ve been going through the motions on this blog over the last couple of years. It’s hard not to when you’re stuck on an island at the bottom of the world, with your only chance at escape costing you thousands of dollars upon your return, as well as the guilt that … Read more
Welcome back to my “Ask a Travel Blogger” segment, where real people (hopefully one day!) write in and ask the travel question that has been bothering them the most. This week’s question is one I’ve had from heaps of people in real life. Doesn’t it get lonely? Is it easy to meet people while travelling … Read more
Being stuck at home is a great chance to get out of your usual viewing habits and start watching some travel movies! These movies will be sure to inspire your future travels, or to remind you how fun travelling used to be (I know, it’s easy to forget!). I’ve chosen my top 19 travel movies … Read more
With most international travel off limits for the time being, travellers like me are forced to think outside the box (or inside their XBox) for their fill of sightseeing and exploration. After my four-month Europe and Middle East trip was cancelled in March, I went out and bought a PS4 and settled for exploring virtual … Read more
This post was originally posted in October 2017 and was updated in September 2020. On a recent trip to the North Island we spent a couple of days exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Rated as one of New Zealand’s best beach destinations, the Coromandel (as it’s known locally) is ripe for a road trip. Two of … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Northern Thailand then chances are you’ll eventually make it to Pai. It’s the most popular tourist town in the north and is the perfect place to relax for a few days. There are also plenty of things to do in Pai, and the surrounding countryside, so if you’re keen … Read more
The Northern Thailand tourist trail mostly consists of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Pai, but look a little further and you’ll find heaps to explore. Chiang Saen, and the nearby Golden Triangle, is in the far north of the country and is close to the borders with Laos and Myanmar. I journeyed there on my … Read more
There are nice beaches in Hong Kong? I don’t blame you for being surprised — it came as a shock to me too. I figured the beaches in Hong Kong would be average at best because of how built up the city is and its proximity to the industrialised mainland of China. If you’re planning a trip … Read more