If there was something I knew before arriving to Georgetown from feedback I got from other backpackers when I was travelling in Malaysia is that I was definitely staying camping in Penang at the Monkey Beach! Penang’s National Park should be a must for you if nature is your thing and it’s perfect for solo…
I spent a couple of nights camping in Pulau Ubin as part of my 4 Day Solo Trip to Singapore. There are not many options for camping in Singapore, with a couple of places in the mainland but apparently you need to get permissions, book in advance, etc… So when I found out that there’s…
A bank holiday in the UK is always a good excuse to get out of the city, I’m not British but I always say that the UK has some incredibly beautiful places and that not all the time we need to escape to exotic locations, to go camping in the Lake District is a perfect…
One of my favourite countries to visit in Asia is Taiwan as it was one of those surprise destinations I never planned to go in my life and I ended up spending a couple of months exploring it as there are so many places to visit in Taiwan you cannot get bored of it! I…
When it comes to dream places to visit, Hawaii surely is on the list of many of us. But being one of the most expensive states in the USA, Hawaii on a budget is not something you hear very often… After spending just over two months in Hawaii, on this post I’ll tell you all…
With Europe being the most visited continent in the world, it can be overwhelming to find places to visit in Europe that have not been swamped by the masses so here is a list of some underrated European destinations that work as well for a quick weekend getaway as for a longer holiday. Where to…
If you plan to go hiking Hawaii you will quickly find that there are lots and lots of trails, some more transited than others and with some tips from the locals I met, this post is going to be about one of those little secret Big Island Hikes! If you’re looking for a proper hiking…
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…
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…