Doha, Qatar 24-Hour Layover Guide

On my recent trip to Europe, I flew Qatar Airways and braved the current longest flight in the world - Auckland to Doha (18 hours). I extended my layover in Doha which I love to do in new cities to get to explore places and cultures that I wouldn't usually visit.

Shanghai Layover Guide: How to spend 48 hours in Shanghai

I had a fantastic layover in Shanghai last year on my way to Europe. It's such an attractive and fascinating city with a great mixture of old and new. It far exceeded my expectations and surprised me in a good way.

Shanghai's Must-Do Food Tour

Being a total foodie and having a 48-hour layover in Shanghai, I was so excited to try authentic Chinese food for the first time.

I absolutely love doing food tours in each new country I visit, it ensures you try some of the very best, you get to learn all about it and it sets you up for the rest of your time there.

Old Shanghai Highlights Tour: The Perfect Introduction To Shanghai

I had such a fantastic layover in Shanghai on my way to Europe. It's such an attractive and fascinating city with a great mixture of old and new. It far exceeded my expectations and really surprised me in a good way.

Why I keep returning to The Breezes Bali

This year I stayed at the wonderful Breezes Bali Resort & Spa for the third time and I already can't wait for my next visit.
The Breezes is a resort that has it all and perfect for everyone - couples looking for a romantic getaway, friends, families and even solo travellers.

Here are some of the top reasons why I keep coming back.

A Blissful Escape at Goya Boutique Resort, Ubud, Bali

On my latest trip to Bali, I spent two incredible nights at Goya Boutique Resort, nestled in the heart of Ubud. They are a luxurious tropical hideaway, offering modern private villas set in a lush and tranquil environment.

Best Places to eat in Hoi An, Vietnam

Following on from my Top Things to do in Hoi An post, here is the promised best places to eat. This is my third post of my where to eat in Vietnam series, the first two being in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Best Things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An is one of the most charming towns I’ve ever visited. Located along Vietnam’s central coast, this beautifully preserved Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its winding canals, vibrant markets and rich cultural history.

I was lucky enough to spend a week there, and completely fell in love with its old-world beauty. The highlight was being there during the Lunar Lantern Festival - when the electricity is turned off in the Old Town, traffic disappears, and the streets come alive with glowing lanterns, floating candles, music, and celebration. It’s absolutely magical - like stepping into another time.

Top Five things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia

I really enjoyed exploring Siem Reap, even a whole week there wasn't enough for me and I can't wait to go back again one day in the future.

As it is for most people, seeing Angkor Wat and the incredible surrounding temples was the main reason I wanted to go there but there is so much more to see and do as well.

Top 10 Best Things to do in Bangkok

Bangkok is a city that awakens the senses. It is vibrant, colourful, noisy, bustling, hectic, hot, young and old, rich and poor; an array of interesting sights and smells.

Five Places to Eat in Siem Reap

I had the pleasure of visiting Cambodia for the first time recently, beginning with a fantastic week in Siem Reap. Being a huge foodie, I was so excited to try local Khmer dishes and eat my way around a city known for amazing food.

As much as I love trying as many eateries as I can in a new place, I ended up loving five in particular that I regularly frequented over the course of seven days.

21 Photos to Inspire you to Travel Laos

Laos is a gorgeous country and one quickly rising in popularity on the Southeast Asian backpacking trail. It is easy to see why, as there is no shortage of simply stunning scenery and nature, as well as being vibrantly rich in culture and history.

7 Delicious Must-Try Dishes in Thailand

Thai cuisine is my ultimate favourite and I recently spent seven happy weeks in Thailand eating my way around the country.

Thai food is an explosion of flavours and often showcases a perfect balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy. The best part is you can easily find cheap, tasty and readily available street food on practically every corner.

Bangkok's Magical Unicorn Cafe

Step into a pastel paradise at the Unicorn Cafe in Bangkok - a rainbow explosion of unicorns, sweet treats, and nostalgic fun for every once-My Little Pony-loving-grown up.

An Epic Whirlwind Tour Through Myanmar | Travel Diary

Out of the six countries I was visiting on this trip, Myanmar was the one I was the most excited and intrigued about. It only opened its borders to tourism a few years ago and before I left I personally did not know anybody that had ever been there.

Incredible Cambodia | Siem Reap & Phnom Penh Photo Diary

Last month, I had the pleasure of exploring my first new country in a while: Cambodia! I had heard such mixed views of Cambodia, from horrid to fantastic, so I just had to see for myself. There is no doubt this country has a deep and dreadful history and the impacts are still very evident today.

However, I can see that it has picked itself up in many ways and I found it a very safe and likeable place to visit. It has a lot of similarities to Thailand and it is a very tourist-friendly place. 

Vedana Lagoon: Vietnam's Incredible Overwater Bungalows

After two fantastic nights at Pilgrimage Village, I was next off to their sister resort in nearby Phu Loc which lies between Hue and Hoi An.
I spent four incredible nights at Vedana Lagoon Resort and Spa which was - I kid you not, the resort of my dreams.

A Taste of Rural Vietnam at Pilgrimage Village, Hue

I was so excited to return back to Vietnam, six months away was too long! This time I had the pleasure of exploring central Vietnam, beginning in Hue – the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors and the national capital from 1802–1945.

10 Weeks in; Reflections of my SE Asia Travels so far

I had a bit of time to kill at the airport before my flight to Siem Reap, so it was the perfect opportunity to sit back and reflect on my travels so far.
It has now been almost ten weeks since I have been travelling around Southeast Asia, and looking back at the very beginning seems oh so long ago! Not in a negative way of course, I’ve just done and seen so much in the space of ten weeks.

My Highlight of Phuket: The Best Cooking Class in Phuket!

If you couldn't tell by my multiple pictures of food and specific food-related posts - I am a huge foodie and Thai cuisine is my ultimate favourite in the whole world.

I knew during my second visit to Thailand I wanted to do a local cooking class and learn how to make some of my all-time fave dishes.