After our travel was bogged down by holiday congestion and overbooked ferries, we decided to lay low a bit and ended up staying on the island of Siquijor (pronounced See-Kee-hor) … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Siquijor, Philippines
We didn’t manage to explore all of South America (yet!) but we managed to see a large chunk of the Northeast side of the continent by visiting Peru, Ecuador and … Continue reading How to Plan a trip to South America (Peru, Ecuador and Colombia Itinerary)
Nestled in the lush green mountains of Colombia, Salento is a colourful little town filled to the brim with character. It is known for being the gateway to the tallest … Continue reading Salento, Colombia
This piece is written from my own experience as a backpacker. What are my qualifications for writing a piece like this, you ask? I am just another young traveller. I’ve … Continue reading The Importance of Backpacking
Up on the northern coast of Peru lies the little backpacker beach town of Máncora. The main highway boasts a fun market and some cool restaurants. There’s a consistent small … Continue reading Máncora, Peru
Huanchaco is a fun surfer, beach town just outside of Trujillo. Unfortunately we travelled here during a cold period in the offseason, so we didn’t get to experience it at … Continue reading Huanchaco, Peru
The ritzy beach town on the northeast coast of Colombia is a great place to shop, dine out, and head out to nearby beaches. The colourful, narrow streets and Spanish … Continue reading Cartagena, Colombia
As Myanmar becomes a larger tourist draw, the city Bagan and it’s countless temples are beginning to become a must see on many travellers’ bucket lists. After being here, it’s … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Bagan, Myanmar
Japan is a crazy and exciting country, and an amazing mix of modernity and ancient culture. Not many places can boast a Robot Restaurant and a 1000 year old temple … Continue reading Top Places to See in Japan
The Philippines is a beautiful country, with amazing scuba-diving, waterfalls, islands and beaches. From the coves and lagoons of El Nido, to the countless waterfalls and rope swings of Siquijor, … Continue reading Top Places to See in The Philippines
We did the classic tourist route of Myanmar, hitting the four major attractions. We felt completely safe and incredibly welcome in these areas, the hospitality the locals showed us was … Continue reading Top Places to See in Myanmar
Japan is not the most budget-friendly country, and a lot of that is due to the costs of travel. The world-renowned efficiency and speed of their train system makes it … Continue reading Is a Japan Rail (JR) Pass Worth it?
