In 2018 I spent nine months backpacking around Asia. Although I have already shared my travel diaries from every country, I also really wanted to do one big post summarising this trip (before the new year starts and brings a completely new adventure 😀 ). So here we are, looking back at my backpacking trip one more time. Plus, I am finally sharing exactly how much money I spent in each country! After all, that’s probably the number one question…
Finally, Bali. The last destination of my 2018 Asia trip. I ended up staying in Bali for two months and even though I was basically living there rather than travelling, I still managed to see quite a few places and had some awesome experiences on this Indonesian island. I am by no means a Bali expert but if you are looking for some inspiration for your Bali itinerary, here’s my Bali diary!
It has already been a year since I went to Myanmar (where did the time go?!) but I want to have the series of my travel diaries from Asia complete so here we are. 🙂 Myanmar surprisingly became one of my favourite countries in the world so I’m excited to finally share this part of my travel diary with you. If you are curious what I did in this truly unique Southeast Asian country, grab a cup of tea and…
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.
Trekking to Inle Lake is one of must-do activities in Myanmar. I actually didn’t know this before coming to Myanmar and only heard about it from a fellow traveller once I was in the country – and I’m really glad I decided to do this trek because it ended up being one of my best experiences in Asia! Here’s all about my 3-day trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake.
Myanmar is still a relatively new travel destination – it officially opened to tourists in 2011. This makes it a very unique and authentic place to visit and I can only recommend putting this beautiful country on your bucket list! If you don’t know what to expect, here are some things you should know before going to Myanmar:
Wondering what to see in Kuala Lumpur? Where to find the best views or how to get around? Then keep reading because I’ve got you covered. Whether you are spending a few days in Kuala Lumpur or find yourself here on a layover, here’s a quick overview to help you plan your trip!
Singapore. The super modern, super clean and super expensive city state of Asia. For many travellers also a quick layover while heading to another destination. Whether you only have a few hours or a few days, here are the main things you shouldn’t miss in Singapore. I spent four days in Singapore last year so I’m by no means an expert on the city but I hope you’ll find some inspiration for your Singapore visit here!
Cambodia. My fourth Southeast Asian country after Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. I spent over three weeks in Cambodia which was enough time to fall for its people and culture. Here’s the itinerary of my trip to Cambodia! The good news is, you don’t really need three weeks to see everything I did – my itinerary also included a lot of rest, both voluntary and involuntary…
2018 was definitely the most exciting year of my life (so far). I finally went on a big solo backpacking trip after quitting my London job and travelled around Asia for nine months. I experienced so many things, met so many people and saw so many beautiful places it’s hard to tell you about all of it. But we all like to summarise at the end of every year so I have browsed through my travel diaries and put together the…