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Thoughts, stories, and rambles that I’ve had and heard while travelling.
My crazy motorbike ride to Halong Bay when I decided to go to Halong Bay without a tour. Is it possible? Well, you can decide.
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Looking for a place to stay in Hoi An that’s a little bit different? Somewhere close to the beach, social, full of cool people …
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Wondering what to get your friend or family member who lives out of a backpack? Here’s a list of gift ideas for nomads, backpackers and adventurers.
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Travellers share the stories behind their amazing (coincidentally vegan) travel tattoos that they’ve had inked on their travels, inspired by adventures.
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I had a realisation: I haven’t bought clothes from a shop in over a year. Travel has stopped me buying clothes: now I have a minimal travel wardrobe I love.
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I have just finished my 200hr Yoga teacher training. I now know everything I need to start teaching Yoga, and I simultaneously know nothing. I’ve been practicing asanas (the postures) for what must be getting on for 10 years. I…
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Nara deerpark unsettled me. Actually, it did more than that, I was distressed and unhappy for the majority of the time and nearly left. The thing is, nobody warned me about the uncomfortable side of Nara. It wasn’t peaceful, and…
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In summer 2011 I spent 7 weeks living in the Amazon Rainforest, in Ecuador doing Ecological research on the biodiversity of the area, in particular the birds. This story was written about the days I went up to stay with the locals…
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You can always tell a first time backpacker by the size of their bag. Overpacking is a problem, and it doesn’t have to be. Here are my tips for how to travel light enough that your backpack will pass as…
Continue readingMy flat in Taipei doesn’t have heating. It’s COLD. I could buy a heater, but I’m not really at home enough to justify the expense. Three weeks ago it was still beautiful weather, and so a friend and decided to go…
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