Find posts by country here. As I visit more and more places on the road to every country in the world, I will add each nation under this category, and you will be able to see all related posts here.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
