Koh Chang has a lot of nicknames. In Thai, it means, “elephant island,” but some refer to it as, “the last cheap island,” while others swear it’s the friendliest island in Thailand. While all of these things are definitely true, I felt like it was the best island I’ve been to so far for solo […]
The Highest I’ve Ever Been: Trekking Mount Kinabalu
“If you want to try it, I know of a way to do it for cheap,” he said to me from the dorm bed across the room. I had only met just met him, and we were talking about doing something fairly major together. I hadn’t planned for it and, frankly, was ill-prepared for what […]
The Ideal Thailand Backpacking Route
It’s hard to think of a better place to backpack through than Thailand. It’s easy to get around, great for solo travelers, incredibly social, the food is excellent, and the culture and landscape are both beautiful and interesting. With so many options and new hotspots popping up all the time, it can be hard to […]
Bantayan Island: A Hidden Gem In The Philippines
Famed for its soft sandy white beaches, warm pearlescent blue waters and tranquil islands, it’s easy to see why the Philippines is a haven for holiday makers, backpackers and almost certainly Instagrammers. You’d be hard pushed to find a social media feed that doesn’t feature the beautiful White Beach of Boracay, sparkling lagoons of Coron […]
Island Hopping In The Philippines
An archipelago of over 7100 islands, its unsurprising that island hopping made it to the top of our Philippines bucket list. As we planned our two-month itinerary, we sought after remote beaches, delicate sandbars, and uninhabited islands – our idea of paradise. Every internet search and blogger returned with recommendations for El Nido and Coron […]