Tourism

So, you’ve decided you want to be an English teacher and work abroad. Woohoo! The first thing you have to do is get yourself a qualification to prove you have the expertise to be in charge of a classroom. As teaching English grows into a popular and attractive way to experience other cultures, and even fund travelling, […]

Travel Guides Posted on May 4, 2018August 12, 2018 This travel guide to Cat Tien shares everything you need to know before travelling to the beautiful Cat Tien National Park in Vietnams central highlands. It covers everything that I like to know before travelling to a new destination including the highlights, the best time to […]

Malaysia Posted on October 3, 2017October 8, 2017 The Malaysian island of Penang is home to the quaint UNESCO city of Georgetown. While the city has a colourful history, and boasts some beautiful architecture, there is a new draw that is attracting millennials on their travels through South East Asia. What could be enticing all those […]

Malaysia Posted on September 16, 2017September 24, 2017 Last November, while in Kuala Lumpur, we decided to take a short overnight trip to the picturesque UNESCO world heritage city of Melaka. Spending 24 hours in Melaka was the perfect way to relax after a busy few days of sightseeing in the busy metropolis that is […]

Oh Hoi An. What a charmer. We instantly fell in love with this ancient city! Hoi An is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque towns in Vietnam, where you can catch a glimpse into traditional Vietnam. Originally a bustling and wealthy port town, Hoi An has transitioned into a vibrant tourist hub. No, literally – the houses […]

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Malaysia Posted on September 16, 2017September 24, 2017 Last November, while in Kuala Lumpur, we decided to take a short overnight trip to the picturesque UNESCO world heritage city of Melaka. Spending 24 hours in Melaka was the perfect way to relax after a busy few days of sightseeing in the busy metropolis that is […]

Our recent trip to Malaysia was our first taste of international travel since moving to Vietnam (thanks to our residency cards finally arriving). With 5 days to start exploring Malaysia we decided to localise our adventure to Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, and the nearby UNESCO Heritage city of Melaka. We were like giddy children getting […]

Malaysia Posted on October 3, 2017October 8, 2017 The Malaysian island of Penang is home to the quaint UNESCO city of Georgetown. While the city has a colourful history, and boasts some beautiful architecture, there is a new draw that is attracting millennials on their travels through South East Asia. What could be enticing all those […]

Last November, while in Kuala Lumpur, we decided to take a short overnight trip to the picturesque UNESCO world heritage city of Melaka. Spending 24 hours in Melaka was the perfect way to relax after a busy few days of sightseeing in the busy metropolis that is Kuala Lumpur. Between the half-maintained colonial architecture, the […]

During our brief stay in Kaohsiung, we ventured into the suburban outskirts of the city on the hunt for the Dragon and Tiger temples. These twin pagodas have been popping up on my Instagram feed for some time now and I just had to see if the colours were as vivid as they were made […]

Planning a trip to Taiwan? Great decision – it’s a beautiful country filled with stunning scenery (don’t skip Taroko Gorge) and the friendliest locals, not to mention that it’s the home of bubble milk tea! As with travelling to any new country, there are some things you need to know before you visit Taiwan. Currency […]

Taiwan Posted on January 21, 2019 Planning a trip to Taiwan? Great decision – it’s a beautiful country filled with stunning scenery (don’t skip Taroko Gorge) and the friendliest locals, not to mention that it’s the home of bubble milk tea! As with travelling to any new country, there are some things you need to […]

Taiwan Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 One of the coolest places we stopped on our day trip along Taiwan’s east coast was Sanxiantai island to see the iconic dragon bridge that connects it to the mainland. Here’s a little insight and how to see them for yourself during your trip to Taiwan. Taiwan’s […]