A slice of paradise: crystal clear waters, spectacular viewpoints, fantastic snorkelling, and the cheapest over-water bungalows in the world. Here are the spots in Raja Ampat you need to know about!
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2 Days in Angkor Wat: The Ultimate Itinerary
The temple complex at Angkor Wat is absolutely enormous, and worthy of more than one day of exploration. Here’s how to make the most of your time at this incredible UNESCO Wold Heritage site.
12 Kutaisi Highlights To Convince You To Add It To Your Georgia Itinerary
Kutaisi was my favourite city in Georgia, in a large part because of the food. Here’s a quick guide to the best restaurants, as well as top sites in town, on the outskirts of town, and worthy of a day trip from town.
13 Things To Do In And Around Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku is a highly underrated city: A scenic old town surrounded by a modern metropolis, with delicious food, historic sites and fascinating culture. Here are the top 13 things to do to inspire your visit!
14 Awesome Things To Do In Yerevan, Armenia
Armenia is a hugely underrated country full of fascinating historical sites, delicious cuisine, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Yerevan is the perfect introduction to all of these things! Here are my top recommendations for unmissable sites, restaurants and day trips.
11 Highlights of Northern Armenia
Northern Armenia is full of incredible hiking areas, historic monasteries, fascinating towns and stunning lakes. This guide gives an insight into the top destinations and best spots to add to your Armenia itinerary, and how to make the most of your trip to this amazing country.
13 Favourite Hikes and Restaurants in Svaneti, Georgia
The Svaneti region of Georgia is a hiker’s paradise, home to some of the country’s most incredible scenery, from snow-capped mountains to meadows full of wildflowers.
11 Top Sites in Hong Kong, The City of Skyscrapers
A quick guide to the best of Hong Kong, from hikes to markets to spectacular light shows.
11 Top Spots to Enjoy in Georgia’s Lively Capital, Tbilisi
The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, is a mixture of Western modernity and Central Asian tradition. Enjoy it to the fullest at these 11 top spots.
11 Must-Visit Places in Kakheti, Georgia’s Wine Region
Georgia is home to the oldest winemaking tradition in the world, stretching back over 8,000 years. Check out this guide to the largest wine making region, Kakheti.
Mini Guide to Jakarta for Backpackers
A quick guide to the Indonesian capital, from where to eat to how to get around this bustling city, and more.
10 Awesome Things To Do In And Around Pai, Thailand
Laidback Pai is the gateway to the Thai highlands. Find peace in temples and yoga, adventure in rafting and caving, and end your days at the famous night market. Many people find themselves adding extra time in Pai, and for good reason.
10 Bucket List Places To See And Eat In Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is one of the many gateways to Southeast Asia and it is a fabulous spot to dip your toes into this fascinating subcontinent.
15 Unmissable Experiences for Backpackers on Koh Tao, Thailand
Koh Tao is the epitome of a tropical island paradise, with laidback vibes, spectacular sunsets, fantastic diving, iconic viewpoints and a ton of delicious food.
14 Fun Things To Do in Tokyo’s Sprawling City
Tokyo is a fantastic introduction to Japan, but with so many different urban hubs within the one city it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s a roundup of some of the best spots to prioritise to make the most of your visit.
6 Delicious Dishes In Penang And Where To Try Them
A quick guide to some of the best dishes in one of the top foodie cities in the world – what to eat, where to eat it, and what to do while you digest before eating some more!
10 Famous But Worthwhile Sites To See In Singapore
Singapore is a magnificently sprawling metropolis is filled to the brim with the colors of a melting pot of cultures and life all crammed into one of the smallest nations on Earth.
A Quick Guide To Kuching and Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
The southern Malaysian state on the island of Borneo, Sarawak is predominantly rainforest, with many incredible national parks and just a few towns and cities.
12 Unique Places for Wildlife and Nature in Sabah, Borneo
Sabah is the northern Malaysian state on the island of Borneo, with some of the best diving in the world, a famous volcano hike, countless national parks, and, of course, orangutans.
