How to apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka. Everything you need to know
Read on to find out everything you need to know about applying for a Sri Lanka visa. I explain who needs to apply and who is exempt, what is an ETA, the cost of...
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A wonderful day in Bhaktapur Nepal. What to see and how to visit
Read on to find out everything you need to know about visiting Bhaktapur, the cultural capital and former Royal seat of sovereignty of the Kingdom of Nepal. I explain how to get here from Kathmandu, the...
Travel Hong Kong for free
Read on to find out about the best things to do in Hong Kong that are free. Reading time: 8 minutes Ok, so there’s no denying it… ✈ Hong Kong is expensive Seriously expensive! The...
Don’t fall for “The Grand Palace is closed” Bangkok scam
Reading time: 5 minutes “I’m sorry. Sorry Sirrrrrr, the Grand Palace is closed!” “Excuse me?” I respond “Grand Palace. No open today.” The Thai man in a loose-fitting shirt and track pants repeats. His...
7 Most Common Travel Scams in Hong Kong & China (and how to avoid them)
You’re having the time of your life the one moment. You’re wondering what the hell just happened the next. From being ripped off at the local market to being provided false information, travel scams...
Ayutthaya: Best Day Trip from Bangkok
So you’ve walked the streets of Khao San road in Bangkok more times than you dare to count and you’ve explored the Grand palace, Wat Benchamabophit and the floating market. You’ve gone for enough...
Five Best Views in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
What comes to mind on the mention of Kuala Lumpur? Quite possibly the Petronas Twin Towers, right? And with good reason. The capital and the largest city of Malaysia was often passed off by...
Should you visit the Batu Caves?
Rising precipitously, hundreds of metres above the ground, the Batu Caves complex is essentially a series of caves and cave temples discovered within a massive limestone hill. Located in Selangor, just north...
Visiting Gunung Kawi – Bali Indonesia
Read on to find out why Gunung Kawi is my favourite temple in Bali and everything you need to know about visiting this place. Reading time: 8 minutes During my adventures in Bali last Summer,...
