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Should You Visit Myanmar? (Thoughts on Ethics and Safety)

Should You Visit Myanmar? (Thoughts on Ethics and Safety)

Is it safe to visit Myanmar? Is it ethical to travel to Myanmar? These are the questions you might be asking if you are considering a trip to the least touristy destination in Southeast Asia. If you are following me on Instagram or if you’ve read any of my previous articles about Myanmar, you will already know that my answer to “Should you visit Myanmar?” is a resounding yes. Here’s why I refuse to boycott travelling to Myanmar.

About Paradise and Hell in Cambodia

About Paradise and Hell in Cambodia

Hm. What a vague title. You might be wondering what this post is going to be about and if you should read it. Yes, you should – you’ll soon find out why. I found both paradise and hell in Cambodia and it’s still on my mind sometimes. I realise this post is a bit different. Not the usual travel guide or travel diary, but simply something I want to share with you.

How It REALLY Feels to Leave Your Comfort Zone

How It REALLY Feels to Leave Your Comfort Zone

Wondering how it really feels to leave your comfort zone? I have been very positive about my experience so you might be expecting the answer “amazing”. But actually… no, not at first. You are entering an unknown territory and unless you are a superhuman, you WILL feel a little uncomfortable at first. Don’t worry, though – it doesn’t last.

7 Things You Don’t Want to Hear Before You Go Solo Travelling

7 Things You Don’t Want to Hear Before You Go Solo Travelling

Going on a long backpacking trip is quite a big decision, especially if you are travelling solo. No wonder everyone around you has lots of questions and opinions. Some people will be excited for you, others less so. But I can assure you, they will all say things you will soon be sick of hearing. I have put together a list of my least favourite things you hear before you go solo travelling.

Why I Left My Beloved London

Why I Left My Beloved London

There is one question I have been asked over and over again in the last year: Why are you leaving London?? Living in London is the dream, I must be out of my mind, giving it all up! Don’t get me wrong, London is wonderful. It might just not be such a perfect place to live in like most people seem to think… Here is the truth about why I left London.