Skiing in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
If you’re heading to Japan in the winter you can’t leave without hitting the slopes in Nagano, or seeing snow monkeys! Luckily Nozawa Onsen offers both, just over 2 hours … Continue reading Skiing in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
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The Ultimate Guide to Nusa Penida, Bali
If you’ve scrolled through Instagram looking at magical travel photos, you’ve probably seen a photo or two (or ten) from Nusa Penida. Just a 1.5 hour ferry ride from Bali, … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Nusa Penida, Bali
Ultimate Guide to Mandalay, Myanmar
Welcome to our guide to Mandalay, Myanmar! Lesser travelled than its popular SEA neighbours, Myanmar is filled with beautiful sights, magical temples and the friendliest local people you’ll ever meet. … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Mandalay, Myanmar
Labuan Bajo (Komodo National Park)
When we decided to go back to South East Asia and hit the places we’d missed the first time around, Komodo Island was at the top of our list. Not only is it the only place to see these unique, powerful creatures in the wild, but it’s also an insanely picturesque area with some amazing […]
How to See Snow Monkeys in Jigokudani Monkey Park
Japan was one of the first spots we visited in the winter. If you’ve been following our blog, most places we’ve been are sunny and hot. So as soon as … Continue reading How to See Snow Monkeys in Jigokudani Monkey Park
Ultimate Guide to Siquijor, Philippines
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
How to Plan a trip to South America (Peru, Ecuador and Colombia Itinerary)
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)
Salento, Colombia
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
The Importance of Backpacking
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
Máncora, Peru
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, 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
Cartagena, Colombia
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