I've finally had the chance to sort through my pictures from my trip to Penang, and it's made me want to go back so bad! In July I went on a quick trip with a friend to the Malaysian city; I didn't really have any expectation for the place, and I was pleasantly surprised. I... Continue Reading →
Solo Travel Gave Me Confidence: Here’s Why.
Before embarking on my first solo travel adventure, I thought I would gain a few things. Amazing experiences, new friends and unforgettable memories were some of those things. What I didn't expect I would gain was confidence, but in fact that's the most valuable things that I have received through my solo travels. I have... Continue Reading →
Everyday Sexism: A Day In Paris.
**Before I start this post, I just want to say that what I experienced does not only happen in Paris. Unfortunately, I've experienced these types of situations pretty much everywhere in the world. I'm currently visiting Paris for a few days on my own and had some not-so-nice experiences. I'm in the mood to just... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Travel Essentials For Southeast Asia.
Planning a trip to Southeast Asia soon and lost on what to pack? If so, keep on reading. Having grown up largely in Southeast Asia, I've been on countless trips in the region and built up some knowledge in the packing department. During my recent 2 month solo trip to Thailand I realised you... Continue Reading →
The Solo Travel Series: Thailand (Final Thoughts).
Oops, it's been over two weeks since I've written a new blog post, I completely lost track of time! Since my last post I spent my last week in Thailand (in Koh Samui and Bangkok) and then headed over to the United Kingdom. I spent my time there visiting friends and making future travel... Continue Reading →
The Solo Travel Series: Thailand (Koh Tao and Koh Samui).
It's been almost two weeks since I last updated you on my solo travel adventure; time goes so fast here in Thailand! Like I said in my last post, after my diving course I stayed in Koh Tao for another six days. If you haven't realised from my past few posts; I loved Koh... Continue Reading →
Validation.
I'm more than halfway through my solo travel trip in Thailand, and so far, it has taught me a lot. There is a particular life lesson that I've really learnt this past week, and I thought I would share it with you. As the title suggests, what I've learnt, and am still learning, has... Continue Reading →
The Solo Travel Series: Thailand (Diving in Koh Tao).
Wow, what a week I have had. It's been busy, tiring and absolutely amazing. I spent my week getting my Open Water and Advance diver qualifications in one of the best places in the world to do it; Koh Tao, Thailand. I've always been interested in diving, and harbouring a deep love for the... Continue Reading →
The Solo Travel Series: Thailand (Ao Nang, part 3).
This past week went so fast, much faster than I was expecting! I spent the last seven days being a complete beach bum. I read 3 five hundred page books, got my tan on and swam in the ocean for hours on end. I have to admit, at the start I was afraid I... Continue Reading →
The Solo Travel Series: Thailand (Ao Nang, part 2).
It's time for another post in my solo travel series! This past week I helped out at the school full time again, left my Workwaway host, checked myself into a awesome hostel in Ao Nang and spent the weekend with a surprise guest; my dad! Overall, it was a great week. Just like last... Continue Reading →