Borneo was always on my travelling hit list as a must-visit place, as I’d long dreamed of going to see the orangutans in the jungle. As I only had a few days of backpacking in Borneo, I chose to visit Kuching in Sarawak. This is a good base to see two of the island’s highlights – […]
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This is the Perfect Penang Malaysia Itinerary (2024)
George Town, the capital of Penang state, is located on Penang Island in Malaysia. It is connected to the north-west coast of mainland Malaysia by a 8.4 mile long bridge. There’s also a second bridge which at 15 miles is the longest in Southeast Asia. Here is a guide to the perfect Penang Malaysia itinerary including […]
This is the Most Beautiful Bali Road Trip Itinerary (2024)
There are many special places to visit in Bali, Indonesia’s beautiful and spiritual island. Vogue calls it ‘one one of the world’s most iconic islands to visit in Asia.’ The good news is, you don’t need a designer budget to enjoy a beautiful Bali road trip. Read on for a backpacking Bali route that will […]
This is the Best 7 Day Okinawa Itinerary (2024)
Japan‘s remote Okinawa islands in the Pacific Ocean are its best-kept secret. Many of the islands are quiet and serene, despite their tropical climate, sandy beaches and delicious food. A few years ago, I visited Okinawa as part of a 3 week Japan trip. In this post, I will share my top tips on how […]