With current events keeping me inside my home I’m finding I’m doing a fair bit of … Some thoughts 18 months on from returning from long-term solo travelRead more
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How long-term solo travel helped my career
In January 2016 I quit my professional job, got rid of most of my possessions, and … How long-term solo travel helped my careerRead more
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Five things to do in Bandung, Indonesia
Bandung, a city in West Java, is often referred to as “the Paris of Java” or … Five things to do in Bandung, IndonesiaRead more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
