How to Spend Just One Day in Lucknow
I had one day in Lucknow, and a laundry list of must-sees, courtesy of an Indian travel blogger in my network. I figured, even if I came to Lucknow on a whim, I thought I...
Category: Travel Guides
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 10: 9 Trekking Tips
I woke up sore all over, on the final trekking day. New muscles had begun to ache, across my upper body. Unsurprisingly so, since for the past two days I was basically trekking with...
Pulau Sibu is the Most Unique Malaysian Island
One of the perks of having marine conservationist friends, is that you have the inside scoop to the many islands they work in. I already knew about the endangered dugong population of Pulau Sibu,...
Dancing with Pulau Carey Guardians on Mah Meri Spirits’ Day
“Why don’t you ask the shaman directly? He’s at ease now, since we’re waiting for low tide,” the organiser said. He led me over to the rough wooden platform, bedecked in nipah frond origami decorations,...
Complete Guide to The World’s (Almost) Oldest Rainforest!
I have been twice to the national park of Malaysia, our jewel – the rainforest of Taman Negara. It was, in fact, the first destination I chose for my first solo trip when I first decided...
Touring Muscat with An (Asian!) Expat Friend
No one seemed to mind being sent to Muscat. That alone created a feeling of intrigue in me, for the Sultanate of Oman. Let me explain. I work with a lot of international professionals....
The Non-Honeymoon Maldives Introduction
When I decided to join the MWSRP project in the Maldives, I faced a hesitation that probably only other females would guess. And that was: Would I feel absolutely stupid and awkward, going to the...
Nepal Travel Logistics: What It Costs If You Can’t Be Bothered
I did a lot of reading about Nepal travel before I went in August. During this preparation time, I found several helpful articles by backpackers describing how much it costs to get taxis and SIM...
Your Perfect Perhentian Islands Beach – by Zodiac Sign!
Every now and again, I am asked by friends new and old for Perhentian Islands beach recommendations, based on my time there volunteering across 2015-2016. Aside from mentioning those resorts which have good sustainability habits...
That Time When I Took the Plastic Free April Challenge
When I left for Nepal, it was at the conclusion of #plasticfreeJuly and #noplasticJuly that had been going on in quite a few Facebook groups worldwide! So I thought on my return from my...
My Parallel Travel Packing List to Nepal and India
When I was preparing to go trekking in Nepal, it was the kind of trip I had never done before. It was my first ‘true’ solo travel, for one. I wasn’t even meeting up...
You Can Go Kite Flying Near Kuala Lumpur at Morib Beach
The downside of living in Kuala Lumpur is that the coastline is not particularly accessible. This is very sad for someone who loves the coastline. You have to fight through considerable traffic across miles...
