Head over to Vang Vieng for a mix of adventures and tranquility in your Laos escapade! From imposing karsts and secluded caves, to hot air balloons and tubings!
A trip to Vang Vieng isn’t complete without the hike to Nam Xay Viewpoint for the sweeping visage of Vang Vieng! Thinking of heading there? Well, read on to find out more!
All you need to know about the most comfortable and fast train in Laos: tickets, train stations and my experience ! The Laos China Railway (LCR) is a godsend for those short on time.
All you’ve got to know about ancient capital Luang Prabang: from golden temples to impressive waterfalls, beautiful sunsets, buddha-filled caves and more!
Your go-to guide for everything about Vientiane, the capital of Laos. From the transport and lodgings, to the attractions and food. This is what you’d need.
Home to the thresher sharks, Malapascua is an ideal island for retreat from Cebu. But getting there is a pain. Read on for more tips about Malapascua!✨
Visiting the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hue, for the first time? Expect to see grand tombs, the beautiful Imperial Citadel, eat delicious food and more! Read on to find out!
Your go-to guide for inspiration on your Cebu itinerary! Featuring attractions, transport, accommodations, delicious food and our expenses! Plus our week-long itinerary.
Yeap, a trip to Penang with me as the planner over a long weekend from Singapore. Guide to all activities, attractions and accommodations on Penang Island.
What’s there to do in the Northland? Here’s our 5-day itinerary on the campervan. Waterfalls, sandboarding, diving and the biggest tree in New Zealand!
A must-read guide for your memorable New Zealand Working Holiday experience – visa application, paperwork, bank account, insurance, jobs and accommodations
All you need to know about Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia! From getting there, food to eat, places to visit, activities to do, good accoms and travels beyond!
Discover the unspoiled beauty of Liuqiu Island – a hidden gem of Taiwan with crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, stunning beaches, and rich cultural heritage.
The enchanting mountainous town of Jiufen is known for its variety of tasty food, narrow stairs and red lanterns that inspired Spirited Away, and rich history.
A introductory post on Laos. How to travel, what to expect, where to go, visa, food, itineraries and more for those interested in this laidback Southeast Asian country.
More than meets the eye in Miri, the second largest city in Sarawak, Borneo. We ate like kings, walked the streets, hiked the pinnacles, and dived the sea.
The road trip you shouldn’t miss at the bottom of New Zealand from Dunedin to Invercargill through Catlins: waterfalls, caves, lighthouses and penguins.
Everything you need to know and expect for Kek Lok Si Temple – one of the oldest and grandest temple in Malaysia. A must-visit heritage site in Penang Island!
Kuang Si Falls, a beautiful cascade located on the outskirts of Luang Prabang, is a fantastic place to spend a morning or the whole day relaxing in nature.
Thinking of visiting the Mandai Zoo? Well, here’s what to expect in this world-class attraction of Singapore – transport, tickets, dining, animals, and more!
All you need to know about visiting one of the key sights in Luang Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves! Includes transport, history, expectations, ticket fees, and more!
Here’s what to expect for the new Bird Paradise in Singapore – tickets and opening times, transport, the aviaries, exotic birds, fun shows, dining and more!
Everything you must know about the Nelson Tasman region. From short walks to multi-day tracks and the best places for awesome noms and cheap groceries.
A beautiful 4-day trek in the Caucasus from Mestia to Ushguli over Lagem Pass – expect breathtaking landscapes, delicious local food, and interesting folks
Must-dos in and around Shangri-La, Yunnan from my 10-day trip around the region. Includes hikes to Yubeng, snow mountains, and Tibetan cultural places.
Attractions in Nakhchivan and my overnight itinerary exploring this wonderful and odd landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan. Also my first couchsurfing experience.
Handy maps and tips to the places I have travelled in the North Island of New Zealand – jobs I did, the good food I ate, and the caves and mountains I visited.
Handy maps and tips to the places I have travelled in the South Island of New Zealand, including the jobs I did and good noms – this is the best I could get.
My last and ninth Great Walk in New Zealand done and dusted! Lake Waikaremoana is not a loop walk but makes for a nice tramp in the isolated wilderness.
Abel Tasman Coast Track is a stunning 60km hiking trail winding through native forests, golden beaches, tranquil coves, and offering views of the Tasman Sea.
All you need to know from my experience doing Tongariro Great Walk within 3D2N (and not the conventional 4D3N). You’ll feel like hiking on another planet!
A wonderful day spent checking out the underwater world of Taiwan. Liuqiu Island is a perfect place to launch into the seas of Taiwan from Kaohsiung city.
The joy of being a mussel opener? Been there done that as a working holidaymaker! Here’s all I learnt from my short episode as a half-shell mussel shucker.
Picking cherry has its perks and its troubles! My short stint as a cherry picker in New Zealand has been an eventful one. Here’s what to expect as a picker.
The underwater world of Miri (Sarawak) is beautiful and we were lucky to do a day dive right after our Mulu expedition and after a series of bad weather.
What to expect working in an apple packhouse in New Zealand? From harvest to grading to packing and export! Also my experience working over covid lockdown
What is apple thinning? Here’s another post on what to expect for my 12th job in New Zealand – selectively improving the apple qualities in an apple orchard.
The Kauaeranga Kauri Trail, the Pinnacles Walk, is the perfect weekend hike from Auckland. An easy trek for a beautiful sunrise with stone peaks in Coromandel.