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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How to Plan an Affordable European City Break on a Tight Budget
How to plan an affordable European city break on a tight budget with step-by-step tips, real costs, cheap flights, budget eats, and free activities.
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Scotland in Miniature: 5 Days on the Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran is often referred to as “Scotland in Miniature”, and for good reason. The Highland Boundary Fault runs right through the middle of it, splitting the island […]
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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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Satay and Supertrees: Touching Down in Singapore
Singapore is a fusion of untamed jungle and slick skyscrapers, a melting pot of cultures, traditions and cuisines. We only spent a few days in Singapore – slap bang in […]
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