Bandung, a city in West Java, is often referred to as “the Paris of Java” or … Five things to do in Bandung, IndonesiaRead more
Asia
A taste of Laos: a brief escape to Luang Prabang
I hate to say it, but I was growing rapidly bored of Thailand. After my underwhelming … A taste of Laos: a brief escape to Luang PrabangRead more
Chiang Mai: I just don’t get it
A few years ago, Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, seemed to be the place … Chiang Mai: I just don’t get itRead more
Yoga, parties, and the most evil mosquitoes yet: volunteering on Koh Phangan
I wasn’t that excited about going to Thailand to be honest. There wasn’t anything luring me … Yoga, parties, and the most evil mosquitoes yet: volunteering on Koh PhanganRead more
How George Town lived up to the hype
I’ve been a little suspicious of anywhere that other solo travellers rave about, ever since their … How George Town lived up to the hypeRead more
The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says no
I remember one Saturday afternoon, shortly after I had graduated from university and got myself a … The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says noRead more
Cooling off in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands
The temperature in Kuala Lumpur was rising. One morning I took myself off for a short … Cooling off in Malaysia’s Cameron HighlandsRead more
“But it’ll never happen to me!” : when travel burnout hits
I was several days into my stay in Kuala Lumpur. I’d re-adjusted to life back in … “But it’ll never happen to me!” : when travel burnout hitsRead more
Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to love
I have to admit to being fairly underwhelmed by most of the cities I’ve passed through … Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to loveRead more
Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra
After a busy week of running around North Sumatra looking for orangutans in the jungle and … Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, SumatraRead more
