I didn’t know Taroko even existed until the shuttle collected us from Hualien train station on the East Coast of Taiwan. As the bus drove further away from the city, the hot summer sun started to disappear until we entered Taroko National Park and the rain began to fall. At …
We’ve been to Bali twice now and both trips have been complete mirror images of each other. The first trip was awful. We got stuck in the cesspit of Kuta and couldn’t seem to find our way out. We scootered up and down the swarming streets, were disillusioned by the thick traffic …
From our online exploration of Taiwan, I knew that Taiwan was more than just big polluted cities and was actually home to a lesser-known tropical East Coast. But once we landed and took the train down’s Taiwan’s coast through Hualien and Taitung, there was so much that surprised me about …
1. TIOMAN ISLAND, MALAYSIA. As bonafide beach bums and a tendency towards island hopping, we were thrilled to find out we’d be living only two hours by boat to Pulau (Island) Tioman– one of over 40 islands in this South Eastern archipelago of Malaysia. From the secluded cove of Juara to the diving …
As lovers of the ocean, the slower-paced life, surfing, snorkelling and SUPPing, it isn’t hard to believe that Vaughan and I find ourselves drawn to islands (who isn’t?!) But there’s so much more to islands than just palm trees, coconuts, the smell of tanning oil and beaches. Islands are havens for wildlife, …
I always imagined that I would move to Seoul to teach English, travel and somehow still save money. That would have played out so well if only I had stayed away from the shops. In other cities this may not be too difficult. Just steer clear from malls, markets and …
Travelling to and around France is easy, no matter the form of transport you choose. As the largest country in Western Europe, France offers a diverse range of scenery and sights – so make use of the transport available and don’t feel that you have to spend all your time …
On the Southernmost tip of the African continent lies a destination that can be enjoyed year-round. South Africa is known to be a country that boasts many hot and sunny days, with comfortably cool nights. Before visiting you will need to learn South Africa travel health advice so that you …
