The Balkans are not usually the first destination that backpackers choose to visit. For many people coming to Europe for the first time, Paris, Rome and London all make the list but Sarajevo, Tirana and Skopje rarely do (that’s Bosnia…
There Is No “Right Way to Travel”
Before I went backpacking, I was convinced that there was a right way to travel. In preparation for my first trip to Asia, I stuffed my backpack full of tie-dye ‘hippy pants’ and long necklaces, determined to blend in with…
Drinking on a Budget in Kuala Lumpur
There’s no denying it: Kuala Lumpur is an expensive place to drink. With Malaysia being a Muslim country, and KL being the capital of said country, it is no big surprise that it is damn expensive to consume alcohol in…
MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IN HANOI
I wasn’t expecting to like Hanoi. I’m not a huge fan of sprawling Asian cities as it is, and after 5 months of living on the idyllic island of Koh Rong, I was even less used to the traffic, pollution…
George Town’s Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang is famous for its food, architecture and street art. Almost every street has some sort of artwork along it somewhere, and if you find yourself in Penang then it’s definitely worthwhile…
How to Make Friends in Hostels
When I first embarked on my travels, there was one fear that plagued me – what if I couldn’t make friends in hostels? I wouldn’t say I’m overly shy – I have no problem communicating when I’m already with people – but…
4 Reasons to Visit Hoi An
When most people are asked if they enjoyed Hoi An, they say, without hesitation, YES. However, when asked why they liked it so much, people often find it difficult to explain. You see, there isn’t a great deal to do in Hoi…
7 Things You Must Do in Da Lat
1. Family Dinner Most of the hostels in Da Lat host a nightly “family dinner,” where, for the price of about £2, you can sit around a huge table with your fellow travellers and enjoy copious amounts of local food….
Is Mui Ne Backpacker-Friendly?
Second stop in Vietnam was Mui Ne, a sleepy seaside town 5 hours east of Ho Chi Minh. Our accommodation, Mui Ne Hills Budget Hotel, was beyond impressive, but not exactly what you would expect as a backpacker: although we…
Hello, Ho Chi Minh!
After 6 months of living in Cambodia, my first impressions of Vietnam were that it was CLEAN. Well, in comparison to Cambodia anyway! The second thing I noticed was how different the Vietnamese looked and acted compared to the Khmers….
