Once I decided I was going to take the plunge and head off into the wilderness (go travelling) one of the first questions that popped into my head was… ‘how do I cram 3 months of life into a backpack?!’ Well it wasn’t an easy task. But after extensive research, packing, unpacking and repacking, I…
Top Tips for Climbing a Mountain
…and I don’t mean the metaphorical kind… Climbing Mount Kinabalu is hands down one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, physically and mentally. By the time I reached the bottom again some 30 hours later I realised just how unprepared I had been. Naive even. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an experience i’m beyond…
Northern Thailand: the mothership has landed
It’s the final leg of my journey and here to enjoy it with me is Lady Michael aka mum. We’ve rerouted to northern Thailand and we’ve got a little over a week to make some memories. Our time began in Bangkok. The journey in itself was one I’ll never forget. I’m killing some time in…
Southern Thailand: I’m in Phi Phi paradise
I’m on the third and final leg of my travels which I’ll be spending in Thailand, a place that has been on my ‘must visit’ list for many moons. I’ve got high expectations for this well trodden corner of the world, and I’m excited to start a new country and a new chapter of my…
Langkawi: a jewel treasured
My last stop in Malaysia is Langkawi, an island I’d never heard of before planning this trip. It’s known as the jewel of Kedah, so I had to visit to see how it came to earn this name. I arrive at Tokman Inn greeted by Yati. We quickly exchange life stories and already I’m calling…
Penang: putting the ‘Eat’ in Eat Pray Love
My sightseeing days in Penang largely revolved around my meals. I had a list of local food this island is famous for and I therefore must try, and a list of eateries passionate foodies are raving about on the net. Uncovered local gems that don’t often see tourists. There was no time to waste so…
Kuala Lumpur: urban adventures
With my mountain climb adventure under my belt, it was time for some good old urban living. Kuala Lumpur was just the ticket. I loved it from the minute I landed, it had an Asian New York vibe about it. I began exploring with the Hop On Hop Off Bus, then covered the rest on…
Mount Kinabalu, Borneo: I’ve reached my peak
Now I know I’ve already done a mountain climb post, but we can now officially call Mount Batur the warm up. Bear with me on this one, I promise it won’t feel like Déjà vu… After my animal themed time in Sandakan, I hopped on a plane to the other side of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu….
Sandakan, Borneo: my Celine Dione safari
Arriving into Sandakan, Borneo felt like heading into the wild. The aerial view from the plane was a sea of green, with dense rainforest as far as the eye could see. A change of pace from the amazing beaches I’ve just left behind. Exiting the airport and being greeted with a set fare taxi rank felt…
Going solo: the bit travellers don’t talk about…
I once read that travelling solo is the truest form of freedom. You see more, feel more, your senses are in overdrive because this trip is tailored exactly the way you dreamed. Whilst I can vouch for this, and I would never go back and choose to do it any other way, the bit you…
Gili Islands: when 4 girls meet in a jungle
After the chill of Lombok I wondered whether I’d be up for the crazy party that is Gili. Sat in the Bangsal harbour cafe thinking this, I waited to be called for my boat. “People for Gili Air this way” Romantic couples holding hands lovingly strolled out together to be taken to the honeymoon island….
Lombok: Woman Vs Grasshopper
My arrival into Lombok was somewhat stressful. 15 minutes before my airport transfer arrives, I learn that the volcano on the island had erupted the previous day. 13 news articles, volcano eruption research and a conversation with the British Embassy later…I call mum to ask her what I should do! After much toing and froing…
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