This is a guest post by Pauline Davis. After years of travelling the world, Pauline has had to succumb to a 9-5 life due to a long list of responsibilities, although that certainly doesn’t stop her dreaming of her next…
2016 – A Year of Travel!
2016 was the best year of my life. After years and years of dreaming about long-term travel but being restricted by university, 2016 was the year that I finally spent a full year away from home. Well…11 months. Close enough, right?…
WORST Travel Experiences of 2016!
When I booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok last January, I knew that I wouldn’t regret my decision. I’d spent 4 months of 2015 backpacking around South East Asia (read about my travel highlights of 2015 here), and didn’t see myself…
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…
Visiting a Snake Temple in Penang!
The Snake Temple in Penang is something that I had a hard time persuading my two friends to visit. First of all, it’s a 30 minute car journey south of George Town, and secondly, the reviews online aren’t great. The…
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 Deal With Depression on the Road
“That’s the thing about depression: a human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, and it’s impossible to ever see the end.” Elizabeth Wurtzel, Prozac…
Enjoying an Easy Rider Tour
For my final day in Da Lat, I decided to book an Easy Rider motorbike tour around the region. For the extremely reasonable price of $35, I had my guide, Linh, and his bike from 8.30am until 5pm. Our first…
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….
