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?
Anyone who’s ever travelled knows the familiar bittersweet feeling of returning home. Going from discovery of the new and exciting to the regularity of home can be a culture shock … Continue reading Thoughts on Coming Home
We only stayed in Arequipa for two days, book-ending our hike down Colca Canyon, but we really enjoyed our short stay. The colourful city had the most noticeable Spanish flair … Continue reading Arequipa, Peru
If you’re looking for a great combination of beaches and adventure, the islands of Panglao and Bohol should be on your list. Panglao, the smaller of the two, is known … Continue reading Bohol and Panglao, Philippines
Travelling from South East Asia to Japan is like entering a different world. An efficient, safe and incredibly welcoming world! Tokyo is the entry point for most travellers, and as … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Tokyo, Japan
Getting around Tokyo is daunting, exciting, and incredibly efficient all at the same time. Taxis are very expensive, and buses aren’t the most useful unless you’re going somewhere very remote, … Continue reading Backpacker’s Guide to the Tokyo Train and Subway System
Timelapse taken on our GoPro! Buy one here! Watching the hot air balloons rise over the temples of Bagan during sunrise is quickly becoming a popular bucket list item, and … Continue reading Climbing Temples in Bagan for the Best Sunrise and Sunset Views
Backpackers travel to Otavalo to experience one of the largest markets in South America. The small town has an open air market every day, but on Saturdays the market pretty … Continue reading Otavalo, Ecuador
For many travellers, Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu; the city one flies into in order to start their trip to one of the wonders of the world. However, … Continue reading Cusco, Peru
One of our favourite parts of travelling is seeing animals in their natural habitat, and exploring areas of extraordinary biodiversity. South America offers two of the worlds most unique environments … Continue reading Complete Guide to going to The Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador
