As my year of adventures has already taken me to quite a few countries in Asia, I always get asked which is my favourite country so far. And the answer is always the same: solo backpacking in China is awesome! the natural beauty when you travel in China is mermerising and I visited some of…
If there was one destination in Japan that surprised me for its tranquility and beauty that was Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture, right outside Kyoto. Known by the locals simply as Biwako. Biwako is the largest freshwater lake in Japan and one of the oldest lakes in the world dating to some 4 million years…
Planning a trip to India could be a daunting task if you’re trying to fit too many things on a 2 week holiday. If you’re looking for a relaxed time whilst still seeing a few things keep reading this relaxed India itinerary, if on the other hand you’re looking to “see” this huge country entirely…
The island of Langkawi is generally associated with cheap alcohol and tobacco because of its duty free stores, and whilst a cheap beer is always welcomed my main plan was to go hiking in Langkawi! Whilst most people will name the cable car , island hopping and the sky bridge as the main things to…
Sah wah dee khrap! When I asked a friend that is now an expat living in Phuket about places to go in Thailand while travelling solo, backpacking in Khao Sok National Park was one of the first ones he mentioned. This green patch of land in Southern Thailand has a perfect location whilst you’re moving…
The second biggest city in Taiwan tends to be overlooked with other destinations such as Taipei, Hualien and Tainan, but when I was backpacking in Kaohsiung I got really surprised by this city! Kaohsiung’s bustling atmosphere, colourful places and arty vibes are a perfect combination for a couple of exciting days in the city. In…
When I first arrived to Manila to start my solo adventures backpacking in the Philippines, I didn’t know much on where to go as I discarded my initial plan of heading towards Palawan because there were no ferries for a few days due to Easter and the flights were coming with a hefty price tag…
Backpacking in Singapore is not the most common destination that comes to mind for a low cost travel as it’s one of the most expensive countries in the area and, to be honest, it has never been part of my bucket list tops as I’m not really that interested in high rises of mainly banks…
If you’re looking to go hiking in Taiwan let me happily tell you that this is a hiking playground! I enjoyed so much the couple of months I spent travelling in Taiwan, the hiking was a fantastic added bonus! Not many people go backpacking to this beautiful country, let alone planning to go hiking in…
Kon’nichiwa! After slow-travelling for two months in this beautiful country is easy to say that there are so many incredible places to visit in Japan, and there are many more places I want to visit over there as I consider that in all of that time I may have only seen about half of the…
One of the most common destinations to visit when backpacking in Taiwan is the Taroko National Park. There are quite a few day-hikes on this stunning nature’s masterpiece and I thoroughly recommend to stay Camping in Taroko to make the most of your days there! Over my 2 months backpacking in Taiwan I pitched my…
As my days camping in Taroko Gorge were coming to an end during my adventures backpacking in Taiwan, I just had time to squeeze one more hike: the Baiyang Trail. More than a hike, the Baiyang Trail is just a short walk of only 2.1 Km, the path is all flat and not challenging at…