In recent years, Southeast Asia has become a beacon destination for solo travel. Initially led by the lush shores of Thailand, now neighbouring countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, and Indonesia are all major destinations in the region. And who wouldn’t be lured by outstanding...
After spending nearly 8 years on the road, one of the issues I’ve experienced and something my large audiences have asked for is about proof of onward travel. With some countries, airports, and airlines before checking in, boarding or even arriving via immigration, it’s the pain in the ass...
(Disclaimer: Off the Beaten Track Singapore: The listed places are to be entered at your own risk. Some locations are off-limits to visitors and prohibited from entering) Whether you’re planning a weeks holiday, a quick weekend away or passing through on a flight connection, Singapore can...
I know sharks may not be any priority for some of you, but it really is good to know about how shark finning and over-fishing affects us. The ocean is like a blue carpet, just because we cannot initially see under it, doesn’t mean that it isn’t being damaged. A Conscious World In...
New Zealand is a place that is simply stunning. An amazing place to travel no doubt and the great thing is that many can obtain a working holiday visa if under 31 years of age. Now, moving to a new country can always seem a bit of a faff on, and you have to go […]
It’s no secret that travel has boomed in past few years. With the meteoric rise of social media, travel has become interesting to many souls who wish to experience what they see online. I have to admit, when you see spectacular photos of waterfalls, white-sand beaches or otherworldly terrains,...
As you’d expect working in the travel industry many people will have questions to why, what and how. As a full time freelance travel writer, a blogger and having such a social media reach and presence as mine, there maybe even more questions than normal. Without sounding patronising, or...
I thought I’d write a little more of a personal article this time around. Sometimes we are stuck in a rut, or perhaps desperate for adventures and we just need some inspiration. Mine is that I’m going back to New Zealand soon and wasn’t particularly excited to. Why? It just seems so far away...
Thailand is a country that needs no introduction. The land of smiles recorded a record of 29 million tourists in 2016, and with an estimated, 34 million visiting in 2017 things aren’t slowing down. You might have revelled in the populous cities, found peace in the north or lived in...
Nowadays, hostels are the trend for many backpackers and travellers therefore attracting all kinds of people. They are now evermore accommodating for all; solo travellers, couples or even families. People are tending to forget about luxury resorts and are keen to socially mingle with other...