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…
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),…
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,…
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…
Visiting Malaysia – A Summary If visiting Malaysia isn’t on your bucket list, it certainly should be. Few countries in the world are able to offer a well-rounded package as effectively as Malaysia. Belize has good beaches, but scores minus points for safety. Singapore offers luxury city landscapes, but it isn’t cheap at all. Costa…
Visiting Transnistria – Summary Read on if you want some tips on visiting the pseudo-Soviet republic of Transnistria including what to see. This blog post includes several facts about the territory which you should know about before visiting, explains a little of the history and answers the most important question of all. Is it safe…
Visiting Kuwait: An Introduction You may be here because you’re considering visiting Kuwait. Did you know this is one of the most popular countries in the world? By what metric, you may ask? Well it appears on almost every list of “the worlds most boring countries”. Kuwait is a small desert nation sandwiched between Iraq…
Perhaps “the North Korea of Southeast Asia” would be a slight exaggeration, but visiting Myanmar is rare and the country gets very few tourists in comparison to its neighbours. This is partly due to the political situation, and partly due to the Western reporting of the situation in this country. The media will tell you…
