Bali can be one of those polarising destinations as when you’re travelling in Indonesia you can experience ultra-touristy places but also traditional and less crowded ones. Here are my recommendations for a 2 weeks Bali itinerary trying to visit famous places but avoiding the resort-like destinations. Even before going to Bali I already knew that…
Having heard so many things of Penang in the past, I was quite looking forward to get there, as usual I didn’t research much in advance on things to do in Penang but I knew that the highlights were supposed to be the food scene and the street art, among the historic buildings. This place…
Hiking in Dakeng and hiking in Taiwan in general is a paradise for outdoor lovers. There are so many trails all over the country, from easy and simple for novices to multi-day hikes at altitude in many of their +250 peaks over 3000 meters above sea level. I loved all the hikes in Taiwan that…
There are so many things to do in Ubud that when I was backpacking in Bali I instantly felt in love with the place as for me it has a wonderful combination of traditional places, beautiful nature, friendly locals and a thriving expat community so it’s no wonder there are so many digital nomads moving…
When my days of solo travelling in Hoi An were coming to an end, I still had one awesome thing to do: road-tripping the Hai Van Pass! this ended up being one of the coolest adventures when I was backpacking in Vietnam. This stretch of route in the middle of Vietnam got its celebrity status…
Being always on the search for awesome hiking spots wherever I travel to, most of the time I find out about them after asking the locals. On this occasion, during my time solo Solo backpacking in Thailand I was looking on what to do in Krabi and it was a good friend of mine who…
Possibly the most iconic view of Japan, Mount Fuji is the highest volcano in the country and a regular bucket list destination for any adventure seeker visiting the country of the rising sun. Hiking Mount Fuji should be a must on your list too! Hiking Mount Fuji with no guide was my favourite adventure of…
Backpacking in Taiwan guarantees loads of magical places. This small off-the-radar country is mostly a hidden gem for the masses and it’s full of natural wonders. Solo Hiking to Jiaming Lake was definitely the highlight of my Taiwan Adventures! I first learnt of Jiaming Lake in Taiwan through a Taiwanese friend and at the moment…
Sabaidi! | Susadei! Are you planning to go backpacking in Laos and Cambodia with just over 2 weeks to spare? been there! Although it may sound too optimistic, or pushing it too much, to explore 2 countries in just over two weeks. It can indeed be exhausting, but not impossible! so keep reading for the…
Down in the east coast of Taiwan you can find the small town of Dulan. Good vibes and a friendly atmosphere are a perfect place to go surfing. Did you know that you can also go hiking in Dulan? Most tourists, foreigners and Taiwanese alike, make their way to Dulan to go surfing. It’s a…
Sah wah dee khrap! After almost a month in Malaysia, I decided to continue my solo travel backpacking adventure entering Thailand by Koh Lipe after Hiking in Langkawi for a couple of days. I didn’t really know what to expect from it as I didn’t research anything in advance but surely I could plan a…
Xin chào! One of the places that I knew I wanted to visit before starting my days backpacking in Vietnam was Phong Nha. All of the stories I read about the huge caves in the area (including the largest cave in the world) made me really excited about it and I was ready to be…