Our first stop in the Philippines was very wet, which put a damper on our plans, but we made do.
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3 Slow Weeks in Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh City
The final two stops of our 3 month Vietnam trip were full of good food, leisurely walks, and soaking up the atmosphere of one of our favourite countries.
5 Days in Dalat
Some highs and lows in the mountain town of Dalat in Southern Vietnam
Vacationing in Nha Trang
Beach days, sunshine, a waterpark and a spa day made our week in Nha Trang feel like a proper holiday.
2 Weeks in Hoi An
A flooded lantern festival, followed by two leisurely weeks of surprisingly good weather.
New Year in Hue and Danang
We spent a few days exploring Vietnam’s ancient capital, and then celebrated New Year on the coast.
Biking Northern Vietnam
We extended the standard 4 day backpacker motorbike loop through Ha Giang into a 6 day trip including Cao Bang, and it was epic.
Exploring the Rice Terraces of Sapa
We spent a few days in the hill country of Northern Vietnam, hiking and biking through iconic landscapes.
A Month Living in Hanoi
Hanoi is completely chaotic, and at the same time somewhere I feel strangely at peace. We spent a month living here, and I could easily go back to live for longer.
24 Hours in Macau
We only had 24 hours in Macau, but it turns out there’s so much to do and see! I actually liked it more than Hong Kong.
3 Days in Hong Kong
These personal blogs are (fairly) accurate depictions of my travel adventures, shenanigans, mishaps, inexplicable scenarios and awe-inspiring experiences. If you’d like slightly more helpful information about Hong Kong to help plan your own trip, check out my guides....
Exploring Albania’s Mountains and Cities
After a big hiking trip in the Albanian mountains we added some more hiking in the mountains, and then explored the cities of Shkoder and Tirana.
Peaks of the Balkans part 2
The continuation of our 11 day trek through the completely spectacular Accursed Mountains of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.
Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans
The Peaks of the Balkans is a 10 day hike through the mountain range which forms the border between Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Here’s how we tackled it.
26 Hours in Montenegro
We were short on time in Montenegro, but still tried to see as much of the country as possible in one day. This is how it went.
4 Days Enjoying Bosnia and Herzegovina
We didn’t know much about Bosnia and Herzegovina before visiting, and it was a surprisingly lovely trip. I’d love to return and explore more of the country.
A Budget Conscious Week in Istanbul
We planned a week in Istanbul as there’s so much to do. But the prices surprised us! So we just walked and walked and walked the entire city.
Slow Life in Dahab
Dahab is one of those places that keeps you for far longer than you ever intended to stay. Our 3 months here proved a slow life is a good life.
Exploring Cairo and Alexandria
Finally ticking the Great Pyramids of Giza off my bucket list, on an absolutely perfect Cairo trip. Then to Alexandria for good measure.
A Week Cruising the Nile
Cruising the Nile river from Luxor to Aswan is a highlight of any Egypt itinerary, and we were lucky enough to win a 7 night cruise for the price of a standard 2 night one. Here’s what happened on our incredible week on the Nile.
