WHITE BEACHES, BLUE OCEANS AND PLENTY OF SUN ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, Cambodia, Australia and now they expanding in the Philippines with hostels in El Nido centre and Boracay. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia and I loved every minute of it. Primarily known for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and…
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The Funny Lion – Coron’s Finest
A BEAUTIFUL RELAXING BOUTIQUE RESORT ⇷☓⇸ The Funny Lion is one of Coron’s finest contemporary boutique resorts. It maintains a super sleek, modern and stylish look whilst having a vibrant and energetic vibe that appeals to all ages. One of its finest features is its breath taking infinity pool which looks out onto a tranquil cove with virgin mangroves and kayak trails, and features modern amenities, stunning sunset views, and a distinct rustic-chic charm. The resort’s name was inspired by Calauit Safari in the northern part of Coron. The safari is home to giraffes and zebras imported from Africa during the Marcos era. The owner’s son thought it was funny that there weren’t…
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Z Hostel – Manila
WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES ⇷☓⇸ Z Hostel is centrally located in Manila, Philippines and is only a short (20 minutes) drive away from the airport making it the best place to base yourself in this hectic Filipino city. They exude professionalism from the moment you set foot inside by taking your luggage and greeting you warmly. The hostel is super modern with an air of elegance that you just wouldn’t expect from hostel and you instantly feel at home. The architecture is beautiful and the free breakfast is an added bonus! I also love the electronic wristbands for payments so you don’t need to have cash on you while in…
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How to Prepare for Thailand
Welcome to Paradise ⇷☓⇸ If you haven’t heard of Thailand yet, then you must be living under a seriously big rock because it is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. It is an absolutely incredible country which offers thousands of pristine white beaches across hundreds of exotic and tropical islands and home to some of the biggest Hollywood movies such as The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio) and The Hangover 2. What to Expect? It offers insanely vibrant coral reefs, insane diving spots, dense jungle hikes, stunning waterfalls, epic party scenes and huge temples. It’s a huge country and can be quite overwhelming to someone who hasn’t been before, but luckily…
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Top Travel Hacks
EVERYTHING A TRAVELLER SHOULD KNOW ⇷☓⇸ The most important decisions when it comes to travelling is how to make the most out of your adventures and to make it as stress free as possible. After over fifteen years of consistent travel, I have certainly learned my fair share of lessons through obvious mistakes and the unexpected. Like when I almost missed my flight because I read the arrival time as the departure time or when I got stung for not checking if a flight included my luggage or not. Be one step ahead A lot of travel misadventures can be avoided, although some of them are just a part of…
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New Zealand Accommodation
FOR THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IN NEW ZEALAND ⇷☓⇸ These are a selection of places that I have stayed at in and around New Zealand with reviews on locations, amenities, facilities, activities, places to eat, places to drink, rooms and much more! Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or a group there is something for everyone here with the pros and cons of each. For any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. Here are my favourite places: The Creek House – Auckland
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The Creek House – Auckland
THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY ⇷☓⇸ The Creek House is a beautiful modern holiday home and aptly named due it overshadowing a tranquil little stream that runs alongside it and home to little ducks and a dense vibrant green jungle of plants and wildlife. It is quietly tucked away in Torbay, Auckland, which is on the wonderful East Coast of the North Shore, offering privacy and the perfect place for a weekend getaway. When you first walk into this beautiful home you are instantly blown away with high ceilings, huge spacious rooms and all the home comforts you could possibly need. If you find yourself in Auckland, New Zealand then I…
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The Best Places To Visit In South Africa
EXCITING ADVENTURE AWAITS! ⇷☓⇸ South Africa is certainly a place of wild wonder and natural beauty. With an abundance of nature safaris, majestic mountains, beautiful coastlines and huge bustling cities it has a bit of something for everyone. The best part, is that as a country it is fairly inexpensive to visit and travel there due to their currency being relatively weak compared to the Great British Pound and Euro. Meaning that you can spend more on those luxury accommodations and lavish tours. But isn’t it dangerous? In the back of your minds you may be thinking that whilst it is a picturesque place it is also quite a dangerous…
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The Best Travel App’s
TRAVEL LIKE A PRO ⇷☓⇸ Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, and so it only makes sense that you should also ‘travel-smart’ by ensuring that you have the best apps to make life a lot easier for you on the road. With millions of apps out there, I have narrowed it down to the best ten that you definitely need to have on your phone. Not only do these apps make life easier for you, but they also save you lots of money and time which can be crucial when travelling on a strict timeframe and budget. Covering a range of areas such as cheap flights, offline maps, currency…
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The Best Destinations for a Solo Traveller
EXPLORING MORE ⇷☓⇸ There is a certain freedom to being a solo traveller, and one that I fully encourage. To start with, wanting a travel companion may be holding you back from booking that one-way ticket to Bangkok because ‘it’s not a good time for them’ or you just can’t find anyone with the same dreams as you. That just leaves the possibility of solo travelling – ‘you, yourself and well – I’. But don’t despair! There are thousands of people that travel the world by themselves and its one of the best things you can possibly do. Do it for yourself The benefits being that – you run on your…
