Every now and then, you have to do something outside of your comfort zone. Push yourself. Challenge yourself. Be a little crazy – and that’s exactly what we did for our last adventure in the Philippines – we flew over the ocean and went tandem parasailing in Boracay! The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the weather incredible… Read more →
Boracay generally has idyllic weather year-round, except during monsoon season. Whilst it’s not usually affected too heavily, there are times when there are strong winds and lots of rain. In weather like this some of Boracay’s adventure activities are not always possible. There is one adventure however that can usually be undertaken in rain, hail or shine – and we… Read more →
We love to seek out adrenalin-fuelled activities when we travel. Experiences that you can’t have elsewhere are always on our must-do list. Boracay is the adventure capital of the Philippines – you can do pretty much everything on the island – whether young or old, solo or a couple or a family with children, there’s something for everyone! Zip-lining is one… Read more →
The beautiful island of Boracay in the Philippines was recently named the number one island destination in the world. When you step foot on it’s famous White Beach, it’s easy to see why it was awarded such a title. To really see the beauty of Boracay though, you need to step away from White Beach – whilst beautiful, it can… Read more →
Visiting a country for the first time can always be a little stressful. Visiting a country for the first time that doesn’t speak the same language as you can be even more stressful. Add in things like strict laws, a powerful military, over a billion people and no access to the internet as we know it – a first time… Read more →
Ah, China – home to the Great Wall, the Giant Panda and 1.3 billion people – making it the most populated country on the planet. China has fascinated travellers for a long time – however there aren’t too many who travel to this mysterious country of the far east. Difficulties obtaining a complex visa, the obvious language barrier and the… Read more →
In todays modern age, the internet is indispensable when it comes to travel. We scour websites online to find the cheapest flight, and book it ourselves. We book accommodation online. We read stories and feedback and recommendations when it comes to planning what to do and see at our destination. We plan our route on maps so we know how… Read more →
Cambodia is one of South East Asia’s hotspots, commonly visited on a typical Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos backpacking trip, and also drawing visitors from all over the globe to visit the famed Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap. It’s other appeal is that its quite cheap to travel – you can get around on the smallest of budgets. Cambodia has some of the… Read more →
Ho Chi Minh City, or as it was once known – Saigon, is a frenetic megacity of some 7 million people and almost as many motorbikes. Although there are now numerous international airport options for Viet Nam invariably most tourists will pass through Ho Chi Minh City, either to begin their journey or as their exit point from the country. Ho… Read more →
China is MASSIVE. An incredibly huge country. If you hope to explore even just a few of its highlights, it will involve cross-country travel. In fact, we spent 7 days out of our 23 day trip in China travelling to our next destination. There’s no avoiding it – exploring China means long days travelling. But what’s the best way to… Read more →
