Looking back: a decade since my “OE” began
I’m getting old! It’s already been a decade since we embarked on our first proper overseas adventure…
backpacking
Top 5 things I never travel without
I was packing for a week in Australia when it occurred to me that I always pack the same five travel essentials first…
My Hanoi trip photo gallery
I take a nostalgic look back at some old photos from my time as a backpacker in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Top 10 Things I Don’t Travel Without
Whether I’m travelling domestically or internationally, I never ever leave the house without the following ten items.
5 pretty essential items to keep in your bag while travelling
There is always so much stuff you need to pack before you go on any trip, including some crucial essentials without which your whole journey will be a lot worse.
The basics of overseas travel: preparing your personal health kit
It’s so important to prepare and bringing a health kit with you when you travel. Here’s a few health tips.
What to pack for a sleeper bus journey in SE Asia
Going on a long journey by sleeper bus? Poor you. Read this before you go…
Why do the locals in Asia want photos with me?
Random people on the street wanting to have their photo taken with me. Only in Asia!
20 things nobody says when backpacking in Southeast Asia
Things no-one says when backpacking in SE Asia – without sarcasm….
The 5 types of traveller I love to hate
Don’t read this if you’re easily offended. Then again, if you’re offended it could be because you’re one of the 5 types of traveller I love to hate…
5 reasons why full-time travel might not be for you!
The life of a perpetual traveller is not for everyone.
Budget travel: how to haggle like a champ!
Budget travellers are always looking for a bargain; here’s how to haggle for the best deal possible.