Kuala Lumpur is a more than just a layover city! Thousands of flights land and go via Kuala Lumpur Malaysia every day and many travellers ignore the opportunity to add a day or two to visit this metropolitan city in Asia. In this article I share why I love Kuala…
12 Things You Need To Know Before You Go To The Philippines
I recently visited the Philippines for a two week trip around a number of the islands. The Philippines had been high on my bucket list for a few years and I had extremely high expectations for the country. In fact, I would say my expectations were set so un-achievably high…
A Guide To Visiting Kawasan Falls, Philippines
Kawasan falls are located in the south of the island of Cebu in the Philippines. This series of beautiful waterfalls with a mystical blue / turquoise colour should most certainly be on you itinerary in the Philippines! Why Is The Water So Blue At Kawasan Falls? Ok, so it looks…
Hotel Review: The Ella Eco Lodge, Sri Lanka
Guest Author: Helen Renners When Becky kindly asked me to write a guest post for her blog I was both nervous and honoured. I was also excited, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about and knew it would perfectly fit with her attitude towards responsible travel! When travelling…
Escaping The City At The W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
I recently had the pleasure of spending some relaxing days at The W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. As you might remember, last year I was lucky enough to stay at the St. Regis Singapore, which are both part of the Starwood Hotels group. The St. Regis was wonderful for its…
Discovering A Hidden Indonesian Gem At Tugu Lombok
After spending a lot of time in Bali, I decided it was finally time to explore the lesser known nearby island of Lombok. I put together a great 3-week itinerary which included the neighboring Gili Islands, specifically Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan, along with Lombok itself. I had…
7 Books You Should Read Before You Visit Cambodia
When I was about 5 years old I was taking a train with my mother from London Kings Cross back to our house in Hertfordshire. We sat down and immediately a gentleman opposite us starting chatting to my mum. As young as I was at the time, the exchange is…
An Eco-Friendly Stay At The Rainbow Lodge, Tatai
Eco-tourism is one of my favourite travel trends for 2017, and environmentally friendly options are opening all over the world. During my recent trip to Cambodia I knew I wanted to stay in an eco-lodge but was concerned that they might be too inaccessible or expensive. Luckily, I was proven…
Your Own Private Beach At The Independence Hotel In Sihanoukville
The Independence Hotel is a relaxing beach resort that you might not expect from Cambodia’s party city of Sihanoukville. The resort has its own beautiful private beach, complete with a long pier venturing out into the middle of the ocean. Believe me, it feels miles away from the debauchery of…
Escaping To A Garden Oasis At The Pavilion Hotel in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, located right in the centre of the country. It has served as an important hub throughout the country’s history, with a river winding through the middle of the city. When choosing a budget friendly hotel for my stay, it was important for me…
Ultimate Guide To Exploring The Temples Of Angkor Wat
I first visited Cambodia and the temples of Angkor Wat in 2003. Back then a visit to Angkor didn’t require much planning (well, of course getting to Siem Reap was a challenge), but the actual days spent exploring the temples didn’t. You simply hired a tuk-tuk for the day and…
Finding Luxury At The Park Hyatt Siem Reap
The Park Hyatt category of hotels represents the most luxurious of the entire Hyatt brand, and after my stay with them in Siem Reap I can see why. Boasting 104 rooms in the heart of Siem Reap, the Park Hyatt is the perfect place to base your Angkor adventures from….
