Animal welfare is such a big topic at the moment, and it is incredible to see people really opening their eyes to the cruelty we, as humans, inflict on our fellow earthlings. I was recently introduced to Joshie, one of the founders of Verramente which is an up and coming tour guiding service and travel blog website. … Continue reading Interview with Verramente’s Joshie, about the animal entertainment industry
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Thoughts everyone has when travelling South East Asia
Wow, It's hot. Street food is a glorious thing. This place is just beautiful! Yay! Temples! Damn this coconut is good. Oh, I put the toilet paper where? I shall live on fried rice forever! Why can't I just buy one banana? I don't need twenty. I'm the only one in the dining room, so … Continue reading Thoughts everyone has when travelling South East Asia
With a little HOPE and determination
I had been hit by a car and now I was cowering beneath a mentally ill man welding a stick of bamboo. He hit me once and the pain shot through my leg, just as the second blow rained down on me. The skin on my leg was whipped open and my bones dislocated, leaving … Continue reading With a little HOPE and determination
“It’s too hard” is never an excuse when an animal’s life is at stake
What was supposed to be a routine final sunset in Myanmar turned into a desperate mission to save a life. U Bein bridge near Mandalay, Myanmar is a romantic, photogenic and very crowded wooden bridge 1.2km long, stretching over the Taungthaman Lake. That was the spot I was planning to enjoy sunset. That was also the … Continue reading “It’s too hard” is never an excuse when an animal’s life is at stake
Ho Chi Minh City in One Day
So, you’ve got just one day in Ho Chi Minh and you’re not sure how to go about planning your day? Do not fret, I have your itinerary sorted! 8.00am – 9.00am: Ben Tanh Markets The markets are chaotic and hectic, but totally worth a visit. You’ll find everything from scarfs, trinkets and souvenirs, as … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh City in One Day
REVIEW: The Onion Collective
Situated in the centre of Ubud, you could not pick a better location if you tried. The Onion Collective is a quirky little accommodation block – I am not sure whether to classify it as a hostel, homestay or villa, because it is really unlike anything I have ever seen before. There’s a variety of different … Continue reading REVIEW: The Onion Collective
REVIEW: Barry’s Place, Atauro Island
Barry’s Place is an eco-lodge right on the beach, set amongst a backdrop of green palm forests on Atauro Island, Timor-Leste. Cabins at Barry’s Place are made from local bamboo and ai-kadiru (lontar palm), with a grass thatched roof, ensuring each building is cool and well ventilated. There is the option of family cabins, twin … Continue reading REVIEW: Barry’s Place, Atauro Island
Timor-Leste Fact File
When I began looking for information about my trip to the 18th least visited country in the world, Timor-Leste, I was surprised at how little information I could find. After having visited and seen for myself, I have put together a fact file to help you on your travels to this remote, beautiful and full … Continue reading Timor-Leste Fact File
Rhinoceros – The Real Life Unicorn
Rhinoceros are a group of extant species of herbivorous, odd-toed ungulates. The Rhinoceros are one of the last remaining of the Earth's megafauna. The word Rhinoceros originates from Greek, Rhino meaning nose and Ceros meaning horn, thus nosehorn, thus are the Planet's real-life unicorns! Regrettably however, all five species of Rhinoceros are in danger of extinction within the … Continue reading Rhinoceros – The Real Life Unicorn
The Travelling Cheetah 