Emily Johnson

Sailing the Whitsundays: What Happened When Our Boat Broke Down (And Why It Led to the Best Experience of My Trip)

On the second night of my Whitsundays sailing tour, my friend (who I’d met in Cairns…
Koh Rong, Cambodia: Is It Worth Visiting?

Let me set the scene for you. I’m on one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve…
Tips for Backpacking Australia Alone: Everything I Wish I’d Known Before I Went

I solo backpacked Australia for nearly two months and it taught me more about independent travel…
Backpacking Southeast Asia Budget: A Realistic Guide

If you’ve been googling backpacking Southeast Asia budget and getting answers that seem too good to…
Does True Traveller Cover the Ha Giang Loop?

If you’re planning to do visit Vietnam and do the Ha Giang Loop (which I would strongly…
Koh Phangan Beyond the Full Moon Party: An Honest Backpacker’s Review

Let me be upfront with you: I did not go to Koh Phangan for the Full…
How to Get to Ha Giang from Hanoi (& Sapa): Everything You Need to Know

If you’re planning the Ha Giang Loop, one of the first questions you’ll find yourself googling…
Vang Vieng Honest Guide: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

Vang Vieng is one of those places I’m still not entirely sure how to describe. Because…
Is Koh Tao Worth It? An Honest Backpacker’s Review

I’m just going to say it: Koh Tao was my favourite place on my entire Southeast…
Best Areas to Stay in Bangkok for Backpackers (from someone who’s been twice)

Let me be honest with you — when I was planning my first trip to Bangkok…