Want to know what it’s like to visit the Perhentian Islands in shoulder season? Then read on to find out about our visit to Perhentian Kecil in March… Stunning white sand beaches, a handful of bars and restaurants lining the main beaches, some of the best snorkeling in Malaysia, and the fact that there are […] Read more…
Islands of the World
The Best Two Day Kangaroo Island Itinerary
We spent a weekend on Kangaroo Island and managed to squeeze in a lot of highlights during my short but amazing trip – read on to check out our Kangaroo Island itinerary… Kangaroo Island is the best place in Australia. Got your attention didn’t I? Obviously, that is quite the statement but after visiting Kangaroo […] Read more…
The Best El Nido Tours To Experience the Surrounding Islands
If you are heading to El Nido soon, here are my picks of the best El Nido tours if you want to explore the surrounding islands – it’s the best thing to do in El Nido! El Nido is a cool little town with beautiful beaches nearby, lots of great restaurants, and a vibrant backpacker […] Read more…
La Gomera Holiday Guide: Discover an Offbeat Canary Island
If you are looking for an offbeat and warm place to go on winter vacation in Europe, then you should take a La Gomera holiday this winter. Find out what La Gomera is like and why you should visit… When deciding where to escape the cold, grey English winter, I quickly realized that I wouldn’t […] Read more…
Things To Do in Koh Lipe
I visited Koh Lipe in 2015 when I first wrote this guide to the best things to do in Koh Lipe. It has come to my attention since then that Koh Lipe is not what it once was and that much of the land was stolen from the original inhabitants as far back as two […] Read more…
A Perfect Tropical Island Vacation on Barefoot Manta Island in Fiji
A small tranquil island that is a little over 1km in length, with numerous white sand beaches, offshore snorkeling, numerous palm trees, and a small back-to-basics resort. When I heard about Barefoot Manta Island it sounded like my kind of place. After experiencing paradise at the more upmarket Blue Lagoon Resort on Nacula Island, our […] Read more…
The Best Koh Lipe Snorkeling and Island-hopping Tour
I visited Koh Lipe in 2015 when I first wrote this Koh Lipe snorkeling guide. It has come to my attention since then that Koh Lipe is not what it once was and that much of the land was stolen from the original inhabitants as far back as two decades ago. I no longer support […] Read more…
Visit Thong Nai Pan: A Quieter Side to Koh Phangan, Thailand
When I found myself in Thailand unexpectedly for dental work, I decided to add a beach stay to my trip – and I am so pleased I chose Thong Nai Pan on Koh Phangan! Find out everything you need to know about Thong Nai Pan and how to plan your own trip there… Koh Phangan […] Read more…
My Experience on a Koh Phi Phi Island Tour From Koh Lanta
When I first traveled to Thailand I had a few ideas of places I wanted to go and things I wanted to see, and a Koh Phi Phi Island tour was definitely on that list. I knew it would probably be a mistake to stay on Koh Phi Phi, an island made famous by the movie […] Read more…
The Ultimate Big Island 7 Day Hawaii Itinerary
Want to know how to spend a 7 day trip to Hawaii? I spent two months on the Big Island and explored far and wide during my time there – check out my epic Hawaii Itinerary to get ideas for your own Hawaii Big Island vacation! While I love all of the Hawaiian Islands that […] Read more…