Where to stay in Batangas on a budget
Batangas, found just a few hours from metro Manila, provides the best option for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to experience everything from beautiful beaches and relaxation to...
Category: Asia
The Best Short Treks in Nepal
I get it. You are pressed for time, but you’d also like to experience as much of the beauty this world has to offer. So soooo many of you have asked me for recommendations...
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 Durbar Square Bhaktapur , the cultural capital and former Royal seat of sovereignty of the Kingdom of Nepal. I explain how to get here...
Visiting Pura Gunung Kawi Temple Bali
Read on to find out why Pura Gunung Kawi Temple is my favourite sanctuary in Bali and everything you need to know about visiting. You will find information on where in Tampaksiring to find Gunung Kawi, the...
5 Best Views in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Read on to find out all about the best KL views — Day or night. Whether you’re looking for a hotel with a wonderful view, a fine dining restaurant with a nice view of the...
Should you visit the Batu Caves + other FAQs
Located in Gombak Selangor, just north of Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur Temple complex is an iconic and popular tourist attraction and one of Malaysia’s national treasures. Are the Batu Caves worth the...
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...
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: The Best Day Trip from Bangkok
Ayutthaya, filled with palaces, monasteries, temples and religious monuments of great historical and cultural significance, is one of the most impressive ruined cities in all of Asia. Read on to discover what makes this city so...
Visiting the Ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey
A day in Ephesus — Everything you need to know about visiting Alexander the Great was here, so was Marcus Antonius and St. John too. Cleopatra and the Virgin Mary once walked its streets. ...
Travel Hong Kong for free
[HONG KONG ITINERARY] Here is a list of the best free things to do in Hong Kong. Reading time: 8 minutes Ok, so there’s no denying it… ✈ Hong Kong is expensive Seriously expensive! The city...
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...
The Day I Got Trapped in Russia! Forever?
Wow! My time here was certainly a unique and interesting experience. I think to myself as I race through the streets of Saint Petersburg, hoping not to miss the bus that is set to...
Inspire x5 Istanbul
Welcome to “Inspiration by five” A series of posts in which I combine my love for photography and my even greater love for travel in order to leave you feeling inspired. Once a week,...
