I’ve spent a combined 14 months across both islands over the last five years. Three separate trips to Bali, two to Phuket. I’ve done the backpacker circuit, the luxury villa […]
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Street Food Safety Thailand: Local Markets and Street Food Safety in Thailand: A Data-Driven Guide
Thailand’s street food scene serves an estimated 40 million meals daily across the country. The Thai Ministry of Public Health reports that foodborne illness accounts for roughly 15% of all […]
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Overcoming Solo Travel Anxiety: I Was Terrified of Solo Travel — Japan Changed Everything
Most people think solo travel anxiety is about being lonely. It’s not. It’s about the moment you land in a foreign country and realize nobody knows you’re there. No backup. […]
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Southeast Asia Backpacking Budget 2026: Southeast Asia Backpacking Budget: Is It Still Cheap in 2026?
In 2019, I traveled through Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos for 45 days on $850 total. That included hostels, street food, buses, and a couple of island ferries. In 2026, that […]
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Solo Female Travel Southeast Asia: Solo Female Travel in Southeast Asia: The 2026 Reality Check
I’ve done this route three times. Bangkok to Hanoi, down through Cambodia, across to Bali. The advice you get online is either sugar-coated or terrifying. Neither helps. Here’s what actually […]
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Walking on the Wild Side: Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
If you regularly tune into this blog, you’ll already know that a trip to the zoo ranks pretty highly on my list of things to do if there’s one in […]
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Hitting the Hong Kong Trail: Dragon’s Back
Hong Kong has miles upon miles of hiking trails, but perhaps the most popular amongst visitors is Dragon’s Back. Whether you’re a Lonely Planet lover or a DK Top 10 […]
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Exploring Singapore’s Cultural Hotspots
Singapore may be a teeny weeny territory, but what it lacks in surface area, it more than makes up for in its vibrant cultural landscape. Catch the MRT to Kampong […]
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Southern Ridges, Lizards and Orchids: So Long, Singapore
When it comes to green spaces, Singapore has it all – rooftop gardens, sprawling parks and nature reserves – and, what’s more, you don’t have to travel far to reach […]
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Scenic Views and Street Art on Hong Kong Island
Victoria Peak is a tourist magnet, and pulls in the crowds for good reason: it offers views of the city rivalled only by those from Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) on […]
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