Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 The Batad rice terraces in northern Luzon are among the most beautiful places I have ever visited. While many people choose to stay […]
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Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 Sagada is a beautiful mountain province situated in northern Luzon, Philippines. It almost feels like a small ski resort, with several chalets and
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Mount Pulag is the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines and the highest on the island of Luzon. It’s renowed for it’s beautiful sunrise and incredible sea of clouds. It’s a relatively relaxed climb, with the most popular path (the Ambangeg Trail) taking between 2-5 hours, depending on your fitness level. If you’re planning to
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Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 Embarking on a Kinabatangan river cruise to spot the Borneo “Big 5” is one of the most popular activities to do when visiting
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Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 During our two-week trip to Borneo, we spent an amazing three nights in Sepilok. The main reason to visit Sepilok is to see
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Well, that’s a question I wish we’d researched more before we decided to booked 3 nights here 😂 Is Semporna worth visiting? Unfortunately, my short answer would be no. I decided to write a short blog post about our experience in Semporna to help other people planning a trip to Borneo. Hope it’s helpful 🙂
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Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 Although it isn’t the most budget-friendly backpacker destination, we found it surprisingly easy to visit Singapore on a budget. The good thing about
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Just to let you know, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links to make a booking, I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself 🙂 We had an incredible 2 weeks in Malaysia and it’s definitely somewhere I’d love to return to one day. Malaysia is such an
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From ancient Angkor Wat to the bustling markets of Siem Reap, the traditional bamboo train in Battambang to the tragic Killing Fields of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is a brilliant country to visit. Here’s how we spent 2 weeks in Cambodia to help you plan your trip, including transport, where to stay and things to do
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Koh Rong is a gorgeous Cambodian island covered in lush, green jungle and surrounded by white sand beaches and clear blue seas. With plenty of cheap hostels, affordable restaurants and relaxed beachfront bars, Koh Rong is a lively backpacker destination. We spent 6 nights on the island which was plenty of time to explore everything
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