A few years ago, I was preparing to take a round-the-world trip by myself, starting off with backpacking Goa in India. Boarding the plane, ticket in hand, my stomach flipped. I was going on a solo trip to Goa. For a month. What was I thinking? Friends had warned me it could be dangerous there […]
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The Most Perfect Things to Do in Pemuteran, Bali (2023)
Pemuteran, Bali is a tranquil fishing village in the west of this popular Indonesian island. It feels a world away from the crowds of tourists that visit other parts of Bali. Pemuteran’s beautiful beach and inspiring sea and mountain views make it a serene hideaway, but there are plenty of activities here too. Here are […]
This is the Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Kerala (2023)
Kerala is India‘s gorgeous green land known as God’s Own Country. Ranked one of the world’s most affordable winter sun destinations, Kerala offers some of the best-loved experiences in India. I have spent six weeks in India, including a month in Goa and two weeks travelling around Kerala. Read on for my guide to the […]
The Most Amazing Things to Do in Arambol, Goa (2023)
From workshops to beach parties, there’s never a dull day in the hippie beachside town of Arambol in Goa, India. I spent a month travelling solo in Goa, and Arambol was my favourite place of all. Here is my essential list of the top places to visit in Arambol and all the most amazing things […]