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That Time I Got A Thai Massage in Bangkok

November 6, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Personal, Thailand 6 Comments

The story of the time I got a Thai massage while in Bangkok. Thai Massages are hit or miss... here's why mine was a big miss!

Welcome to my new series ‘That Time I…’ where I share fun and/or crazy stories from the road. This week I want to share that time I got a Thai massage in Bangkok. Also known as ‘that time I got beat up by a tiny Thai lady’. I thought I was in for a lovely […]

Why I Want to Return to Korea on a Non Business Trip

August 14, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Personal, South Korea 13 Comments

Business trips aren't as great as they first seem. I loved being flown to Korea but I'm desperate to return to Korea on a non business trip so I can enjoy all the wonderful places in Korea

“A husband is a man who wishes he had as much fun when he goes on business trips as his wife thinks he does.” – Ann Landers   For years I’ve heard people say the same thing about business trips. Whether it’s people in real life or characters on TV shows, they all say the […]

25 Incredible Books Set in Bali to Inspire Your Next Trip

June 25, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Indonesia, Products 5 Comments

Best Books Set in Bali | Books to inspire a trip to Bali | Novels set in Bali | Romance novels set in Bali | Bali Photography Books | Bali True Stories

Do you ever wonder what the hype is about when a destination seems to be a popular hotspot? That’s how I felt about Bali. It seemed everyone was hyping it up and even though I wanted to visit, I secretly didn’t think it would live up to the expectation. Then last year I had a […]

The Best Cafes and Restaurants in Canggu, Bali

June 7, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Food, Food & Drink, Indonesia 2 Comments

The best cafes and restaurants in Canggu, Bali

Canggu is a coastal village in Bali that’s rapidly becoming the place to be for digital nomads. Because of this growing crowd of expats this once quiet town has become a hipsters paradise. The ever increasing number of Instagrammable cafes and restaurants in Canggu is making it a must visit place for foodie travellers. So […]

Songkran Festival Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

February 16, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Thailand Leave a Comment

Planning on attending Songkran Festival? This Songkran Survival Guide has all the information you need to know to have a great time!

Thailand is one of my favourite places to visit in South East Asia and a popular destination for backpackers, with many choosing to start their Asian adventures there. One of my greatest memories from all my visits to Thailand has to be Songkran. If you’re going to be in Asia during April I would highly […]

14 Awesome Things to do in Ao Nang, Krabi

February 2, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Thailand Leave a Comment

Ao Nang is a great place to visit in Thailand and makes the perfect base as there are so many awesome things to do in Ao Nang in Krabi

Like many travellers I have a soft spot when it comes to Thailand. Whenever I travel to Asia I can’t resist heading over for a quick visit. With fascinating culture, amazing locals, delicious food and gorgeous landscapes how can you not fall in love with the place? As much as I love exploring new places […]

Cool Cafes in Penang Not to Miss

January 20, 2020 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Food, Food & Drink, Malaysia Leave a Comment

Penang may be small but there are lots of cafes hidden waiting to be found. Check out this list of cool cafes in Penang not to miss

If you’re a foodie planning a visit to Malaysia there’s a good chance Penang is on your list of places to check out. Penang is an island state that’s just off the north western coast of Malaysia. George Town is a popular spot for tourists to visit in Penang. It is known for its eclectic […]

Alisea Pool Villas: A Luxury Hideaway in Krabi

April 14, 2019 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Reviews, Thailand 2 Comments

Looking for luxury and privacy in Thailand? Here's why you should stay at Alisea Pool Villas, located just outside of Ao Nang in Krabi

Having worked so hard on the blog redesign I decided my recent trip to Bali and Thailand should be one of relaxation. As a blogger it’s not very often that I take a trip just to relax but I was in desperate need of some ‘me time’. That’s exactly what I got a Alisea Pool […]

A Night of Relaxation at Topas Ecolodge

November 12, 2017 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Reviews, Vietnam Leave a Comment

Looking for some luxury while in Sapa? Here's why you'll love a relaxing stay at Topas Ecolodge

While Hanoi is a great place to visit, after a few days of the busy and chaotic streets myself and fellow travel blogger Janet from Journalist on the Run were ready for a few days of relaxation and we certainly got that while staying at Topas Ecolodge.   Where is Topas Ecolodge? Topas Ecolodge can […]

30 Pictures That Will Inspire a Visit to Kerala

April 22, 2017 by Claire Filed Under: Asia, India 2 Comments

Do you want to visit India but think it's too crowded? Here are 30 pictures to inspire you to visit calming and relaxing Kerala

When I tell people that I’ve been to India I often get asked if it’s as crowded and undeveloped as they’ve imagined. It seems to be that people see pictures from the same areas of India and assume the whole country is like that. Last year I was lucky to spend 2 weeks traveling around […]

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