Is Bratislava Worth Visiting?
Is Bratislava worth visiting? Yes it is! Find out why, and what you can do there in this post.
A Beginner’s Guide to Teaching English in South Korea in 2024
Introduction to Teaching English in South Korea Have you ever considered teaching English in South Korea? Or any foreign country for that matter? Many people dream of a life on the road, far from home enjoying foreign cultures, away from the high living costs and mundane feel of life in the west. How do people…
Destinations | Europe | Poland
A Harrowing Trip to Auschwitz
Visiting Poland for the First Time Visiting Poland had been a goal of mine for many years. As a history lover and someone with an interest in visiting locations with a dark past, there was one place which interested me more than most others in Europe. Auschwitz. As a result I was very keen on…
How to Overcome Language Barriers With Google Translate
An Introduction to Language Barriers Abroad The further you travel from your homeland, the more you will come into contact with people from different countries who do not speak the same language as you. Learning how to overcome language barriers is vital to ensure this is not an issue. In some countries, you can often…
Asia | Destinations | Taiwan
Taiwan: Using AI in Travel to Form an Itinerary
Using AI in Travel: The Experiment Have you ever considered using AI in travel before? For me the answer was no. However, with a trip to Taiwan just hours away, I had nothing planned. With only 2.5 days there, the plan was to squeeze in as much as possible. There was no time left to…
Hell Nido: Our Nightmare Boat Incident in the Philippines
Background I will always share honest opinions of travel. That includes the 99% of positives on the road, as well as the 1% of negatives. This story was originally shared in my post on visiting the Philippines. However, I have a separate section of my blog detailing the things which go wrong. And that is…
Indonesia: Mostly Visiting Bali…And That’s Okay!
The Country That Has it All A trip to Indonesia is a rite of passage for many backpackers. Having previously never travelled outside of Europe and the US/Canada, many Westerners will make the long trip down to Indonesia. From here they may experience the unique and fascinating Komodo Island. Then there’s impressive Mount Bromo or…
The Philippines: A Journey of Ups and Downs
An Introduction to the Philippines The Philippines is a growing tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, water activities and scenic views. Visiting the Philippines is becoming increasingly popular as word gets out about these terrific sites. We went here for a couple of weeks and visited Cebu City, Bohol Island, Puerto Princesa (in transit),…
Asia | Destinations | Myanmar
Everything you Need to Know on How to Visit Myanmar
Introduction Some countries are trickier to visit than others. If you only visit France and Italy then travel is easy (speaking from a UK perspective). You don’t need any visas, have an abundance of accommodation options, safety risks aren’t overly excessive and getting around is easy. Therefore no extra guidance is necessary. This post however,…
Surviving a Mugging Attempt in Quito
The Rose-Tinted Spectacles of Travel Instagram curates a perfectionist image of travel. A mugging or violent crime won’t be shared on there. Wonderful sunsets, amazing cocktails, awesome adventures. Smiles all round, and not a single downside to be seen. Whilst that’s true almost all of the time, it hides the less flattering aspects of life…