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…