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Onward Travel for Southeast Asia: Proof of Onward Ticket for Thailand, Vietnam & More
If you’re planning a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, one of the first things you’ll run into at airports or border checkpoints is the requirement for proof of onward travel. Even if you’re a British passport holder entering visa-exempt countries like Thailand or Vietnam, airlines and immigration officers may ask to see that you plan to leave…
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Is Cambodia Safe? An Honest Backpacker’s Perspective
When I said to my family I was going backpacking to Southeast Asia and visiting Cambodia along the way “is Cambodia safe?” was the first thing I got asked. And I understand why. Cambodia’s past still shapes how people see it. When you mention the country, conversations often turn to the Khmer Rouge, genocide, and the…
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Is the Ha Giang Loop Dangerous? What Backpackers Need to Know Before You Ride
The Ha Giang Loop is hyped up as the best thing you’ll do in Vietnam. And honestly? It for me it was the highlight of my entire backpacking trip and up there with one of the highlights of my entire life so far. Four days of misty mountain passes, limestone cliffs that don’t look real,…
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Is Laos Safe? An Honest Backpacker’s Guide to Safety in Laos
If you’re planning a Southeast Asia trip and typing “is Laos safe?” into Google, I get it. Laos has a bit of a mysterious reputation on the backpacking route. It’s less developed than Thailand, less chaotic than Vietnam, and far less talked about than Bali. And in 2024, tragic headlines about backpackers dying from methanol poisoning only…
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Vietnam North to South Itinerary (One Month Backpacking Route)
Vietnam is one of those countries where the route almost plans itself. There’s a natural north-to-south flow, a well-worn backpacker trail, and transport that makes long distances far less intimidating than they look on a map. I spent one full month travelling Vietnam, moving entirely overland by bus, starting in Hanoi and finishing in Ho Chi Minh…
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How to Book Transport When Travelling Across Vietnam
Travelling Vietnam from north to south sounds complicated on paper, long distances, overnight journeys, different transport options, but in reality, it’s one of the easiest countries in Southeast Asia to get around. If this is your first long backpacking trip, Vietnam is actually a brilliant place to start. Getting around is simple, affordable, and very geared…
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The Best eSIM for Australia (After 2 Months of Testing): SimLocal Review
If you’re travelling Australia and trying to work out which eSIM actually works, I’ll save you some time: coverage matters more here than anywhere else I’ve travelled. I spent two months travelling around Australia and used SimLocal the entire time. I chose it for one specific reason — it was the only eSIM I could find that used both the Telstra and Optus…
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Drop Bear Adventures 3D2N K’gari Tour Review: My Honest Experience
If you’re travelling the east coast of Australia, chances are K’gari is already on your list. It’s often described as the highlight (I discuss whether it actually was here) but choosing the right tour company makes all the difference. I did the 3 day, 2 night K’gari tour with Drop Bear Adventures, and this is my honest…
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Backpacking the East Coast of Australia: Was A K’gari Tour Really the Highlight of My Trip?
Everyone says that when you travel the east coast of Australia, a K’gari tour is the highlight. The one thing you’ll look back on and say, that was it. So when my 3 day, 2 night K’gari tour with Drop Bear Adventures finally came around, it felt like a big moment — the moment I found out whether…
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Is the Maldives Worth It Without a Resort? An Honest Backpacker’s Take
When most people think of the Maldives, they picture overwater villas, private pools, floating breakfasts and price tags that feel completely out of reach. For years, I assumed the Maldives was somewhere you went once, on honeymoon, or not at all. But that version of the Maldives isn’t the only one that exists. At the very…
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East Coast Australia Hostel Reviews: What’s Actually Worth Booking
If you’re backpacking Australia’s East Coast, choosing the right hostel can literally make or break your trip. After travelling from Melbourne up to Cairns and back south all the way to Sydney through Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, I stayed in a LOT of hostels — some lived up to the hype……
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