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Overlooking the volcanoes in Yoygakarta in Java, Indonesia

07 Jun 2020

Backpacking Java: A Volcano-Packed Itinerary

What can I say about backpacking Java? If you'd ask me what I thought of the island a year ago, I would have told you I hadn't liked it. Not even a little bit. My first time in Indonesia was a complete disaster. I caught dengu[...]

Baby Orangutan in Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra

06 Jun 2020

Asia, Blog, Indonesia, Wildlife

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Indonesia

Bukit Lawang: Sumatra’s Orangutan Wonderland

Confession: I had no idea Bukit Lawang even existed until just a few days before I actually got there. Okay, no, I didn't just randomly hop on a flight to get to Bukit Lawang, but I was already backpacking Java and had booked[...]

Derawan Archipelago, Kalimantan, Indonesia

02 Jun 2020

Asia, Blog

The Most Underrated Places in Southeast Asia You May Have Never Heard Of

Phuket, Bali, Chiang Mai, Borocay. We've all heard of these destinations (and love them just as well!), but there are so many underrated places in Southeast Asia that deserve just as much love. Whether you're planning your fi[...]

20 May 2020

Blog

The Best Coffee Table Books For The Travel-Obsessed

If you’re anything like me, the state of the world right now might make you feel like you’ve been blindfolded, spun around in circles, and told to whack a pinata. If you prefer to take it easy during these crazy times, to[...]

07 Mar 2020

Blog, Europe

How to Find Unique Places to Stay in Europe with Naturehouse

Picture this: You wake up in a house in the middle of nowhere, you open your window and all you can see around you is nature. You prepare a hot cup of tea and sit at the balcony watching birds fly by. After breakfast, you go for a[...]

02 Mar 2020

Asia, Blog, Thailand

My Stay at Twinpalms Phuket, a Tropical Paradise in Surin Beach

For the first leg of my trip to Phuket, I stayed at Twinpalms Phuket, a stylish 5-star boutique resort located in the hippest neighborhood on the island, Surin Beach. I was meant to stay here with a friend, but unfortun[...]

16 Feb 2020

Asia, Blog, Indonesia, Java

The Ultimate Bandung Travel Guide

Bandung is the third-largest city in Indonesia and one of the most interesting destinations in Java to visit if you want to explore some of the most thrilling natural wonders the island has to offer. Think striking sulfur volc[...]

09 Jan 2020

Africa, Blog, South Africa, South Africa

Stellenbosch Wine Farms You Have To Check Out

Set in the heart of the Cape wine region, Stellenbosch is the second oldest wine region in South Africa. If you're traveling the Garden Route or planning a quick getaway from Cape Town, chances are visiting a few wine farms in Ste[...]

07 Jan 2020

Africa, Blog, Hotel Reviews, South Africa

Stay at Brahman Hills Spa: One of the Most Romantic Getaways in KwaZulu Natal

Picture this: A cozy outdoor jacuzzi overlooking rolling pastures backdropped by the Drakensberg Mountains. A home away from home cottage surrounded by nature and days on end spent getting pampered at a spa. Sold yet? If a[...]

02 Jan 2020

Africa, Blog, South Africa, Wildlife

Best Game Reserves in KZN: The Most Romantic Getaways in South Africa

Plotting a romantic getaway in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal? If a romantic bush break is on the bucket list, these are just a few of my favorite game reserves in KZN to check out! KwaZulu Natal is easily one of the most alluri[...]

16 Dec 2019

Africa, Blog, Hotel Reviews, South Africa, South Africa, Wildlife

Why You Need to Do a Safari at Thanda Safari

I heard a knock on my door at 5 am. - "Yeah?", I asked apprehensively. - "Game drive time", a voice echoed. - "What's a game drive?", I asked myself, still somewhere in a limbo between dreams and reality. Suddenly it hit[...]

15 Dec 2019

Africa, Blog, South Africa, Wildlife

Rhino River Lodge: The Best Game Reserve to See Rhinos in South Africa

If you're planning a trip to South Africa, chances are spotting rhinos on a safari is high up on your bucket list, and have I got the perfect place for you! I keep telling everyone that Rhino River Lodge is THE best place to book[...]

No Hurry To Get Home

Backpacking Java: A Volcano-Packed Itinerary

Bukit Lawang: Sumatra’s Orangutan Wonderland

The Most Underrated Places in Southeast Asia You May Have Never Heard Of

The Best Coffee Table Books For The Travel-Obsessed

How to Find Unique Places to Stay in Europe with Naturehouse

My Stay at Twinpalms Phuket, a Tropical Paradise in Surin Beach

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Backpacking Java: A Volcano-Packed Itinerary

Bukit Lawang: Sumatra’s Orangutan Wonderland

The Most Underrated Places in Southeast Asia You May Have Never Heard Of

The Best Coffee Table Books For The Travel-Obsessed

How to Find Unique Places to Stay in Europe with Naturehouse

My Stay at Twinpalms Phuket, a Tropical Paradise in Surin Beach

The Ultimate Bandung Travel Guide

Stellenbosch Wine Farms You Have To Check Out

Stay at Brahman Hills Spa: One of the Most Romantic Getaways in KwaZulu Natal

Best Game Reserves in KZN: The Most Romantic Getaways in South Africa

Why You Need to Do a Safari at Thanda Safari

Rhino River Lodge: The Best Game Reserve to See Rhinos in South Africa

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