December 12, 2020 | Malaysia
Thanks to my longtime fear of scuba diving, one thing I never, ever thought I would do is enrol in a course to get Open Water qualified. Which was a problem for me because ever since I watched The Little Mermaid as a child I longed to explore the home of Sebastian and...
December 9, 2020 | Indonesia
Travelling to Mount Bromo without a tour is a challenge, but it is worth it. Visiting this active volcano along with Kawah Ijen were two firm highlights of my Indonesian backpacking adventure. Actually, I loved this region so much that I went back a year later for...
December 7, 2020 | New Zealand, Location Independence
During the ten months of my working holiday, I worked a grand total of 8.5 New Zealand backpacker jobs. All the classics; I picked some fruit, harvested some veggies, scrubbed loos in lieu of paying rent, and poured frothy pints for weary fishermen and my fellow broke...
December 5, 2020 | Vietnam
When I booked my one-way ticket to Hanoi, I didn’t realise that I would be travelling in Vietnam during Tet. That’s Lunar New Year, and it’s one of the most important celebrations in the Vietnamese calendar. The whole country celebrates by gathering with loved ones...
December 2, 2020 | Indonesia
Teeny tiny Bukit Lawang is the gateway to the Gunung Leuser National Park and the launching pad for encountering the native wildlife of Sumatra. Located in Indonesia’s largest island (the sixth-largest in the world, no less) this is one of Indonesia’s great national...
