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Singapore Airport: A Disneyland For Backpackers

Airports! Don’t you love airports? I’ve spent my fair share of time sitting in airports, usually in an isolated corner picking my nose and listening to Taylor Swift. Earlier this year I spent about 12 hours sitting around in Mumbai airport, and a few years before that I was having the time of my life …

Destinations, The Philippines

Where To Stay In El Nido: Palawan’s Enchanting Secret

Ahh, so you’ve heard about El Nido. Yes, it’s a pretty special place. If you’re looking to visit and need some help planning your trip, you’re in the right palce. Below I’ll take you through how to get there, where to stay in El Nido, island hopping in El Nido, plus a few other cool …

Destinations, Peru

The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Machu Picchu

Looking to visit Machu Picchu on a budget? Luckily for you, finding the cheapest way to visit any place is my specialty! And Machu Picchu is the perfect choice 😉 These ruins sit high in the Andes of Peru, almost 2,500m above sea level. You might think of it as the Ancient Incan version of …

Destinations, Thailand

City Blueprint: Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok seems like your typical South East Asian city – bad traffic, noisy, dirty, and sunshine so hot that it melts your cheeks. Stalls line the streets of the Sukhumvit area selling anything from frying pans to Viagra and pimped out tuk tuk’s will be offering you rides all over town. Once the sun sets …

Destinations, Peru

City Blueprint: Cusco, Peru

Cusco is a cozy little city in the south of Peru. At first glance it feels like just another tourist hotspot overwhelmed by westerners but beneath the surface there’s a little more to it. The city has a very homely feel and its narrow alleyways and cobblestone roads give it a unique South American charm …

China, Destinations

City Blueprint: Shanghai, China

Shanghai feels like the centre of the universe these days. There are students and professionals from literally every corner of the world, a new skyscraper seems to go up every hour and the city blows up every weekend with too many events, parties and festivals to count. The city has undergone a complete transformation in …

Destinations, Travel Tips

17 Tips For First Timers In Africa

Travelling to Africa for the first time can freak people out. All we seem to know about the place is that it’s a land full of war, disease, poverty and starving children. But that’s not really true. Africa is a beautiful continent, full of fast developing nations and incredibly rich in culture and diversity. If …

Destinations, Malaysia

City Blueprint: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is a peaceful city located on the Malaysian island of Borneo. Although not a particularly small city, it’s night and day compared to some of the bustling metropolises of Asia, like Bangkok or Singapore. The streets are rarely crowded, even during meal times, and even the shopping malls can be ghost towns during …