Ella is a laid-back town in Sri Lanka where the jungle meets the mountains. Although small, this quaint hill town is a vibrant spot with so many things to do for nature and culture lovers alike. My three-day stop in Ella was a highlight during my travels through Sri Lanka, so it only made sense …
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Even though most people head to destinations like Tulum, Cancun, and Los Cabos, Mexico is a humongous country with a lot more to offer visitors. Whether you’re on the lookout for a beach holiday, a trip spent gorging on authentic street food or exploring small colorful towns, Mexico has a little something for everyone. There …
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 dengue fever, I caught bedbugs, I lost my phone, my …
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 flights to return to visit Borneo, because orangutans are, like, one 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 first trip to the area or have already visited the main spots and want to go somewhere new …
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 hike in the woods or a walk …
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 unfortunately, she wasn’t able to make it last-minute. Solo travel is not a new concept …
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 for a dreamy day trip from Cape Town, chances are visiting a few wine farms in Stellenbosch is one of the things you’re looking the most forward to …
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 romantic spa respite is what you’re after, Brahman Hills is your best bet! Situated next to Blue …
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 alluring regions of South Africa. With mountainscapes that last for days, dry savannah, …
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 me. I was at Thanda Safari. That place I’d been dreaming of for …
Swaziland (now eSwatini) is one of the most overlooked countries in Africa. It’s landlocked, rarely makes it into the news, and it’s hella tiny. Like, smaller than Kruger National Park. What it lacks in size, though, it makes up for with breath-taking nature and an incredible array of things to do. After traveling Swaziland for …