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. I recently visited the islands as part of a backpacking Japan trip. In this post, I will share my top tips on how to create the […]
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This is the Most Amazing Malaysia Backpacking Route
If you’re looking for the best Malaysia backpacking route and how to create the ideal itinerary, here are my top tips. I have been backpacking in Malaysia twice, including trips to Malaysian Borneo and Singapore. Places to visit in Malaysia range from bustling cities to wildlife-packed nature parks, rolling tea plantations and secluded paradise islands. The […]
This is the Best Backpacking Thailand Route for Beach Lovers
Want to freak out at a Full Moon Party? Laze with a Chang beer by the sea? Or experience something completely different? The number of foreign visitors to Thailand were up year on year in 2019, enticed by its tropical weather, rich culture, flavoursome food and backpacker-friendly tourism. Here’s the ultimate backpacking Thailand route for […]
Why You Need to Visit The Sanctuary Thailand
I was exhausted. I’d taken an overnight bus journey from Goa to Mumbai to catch a flight from India to Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, followed by an early morning flight to Koh Samui in Thailand and finally a boat trip to a neighbouring island. Luckily, I had arrived at The Sanctuary Thailand, my paradise home-from-home […]