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SUSTAINABLE ADVENTURES AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY TRAVEL TIPS

  • Central America VS Southeast Asia: Where should YOU go backpacking?

    So you’re ready to take the plunge – you want to start backpacking! Yay! It’s time to start planning. Maybe you have a finite time to travel? Or maybe you want to travel long-term and see how long you can…

    By Alice
  • Colourful boats bob on Phewa Lake, Pokhara

    The Ultimate Pokhara Green City Guide for Eco-Travellers [2023]

    Walking a careful balance, Pokhara remains carefree and relaxed on the surface but with plenty of adrenaline-boosting activities to be found for those who look...

    By Alice
  • Avoid tourists in Taiwan with this hidden Tea Trail [2023]

    With mighty tea plantations stretched out along the hillsides and clouds drifting above deep valleys, the island of Taiwan is home to breathtaking landscapes throughout. Avoid tourists in Taiwan with these hidden tea trails.

    By Marius
  • Elephant Happy Hour | An Ethical Elephant Experience

    An alternative experience in Nepal offers elephants, such as Rupa, the chance to take a break. Free of chains, they are allowed to wander, play and eat.

    By Alice
  • How to be an Elephant-Friendly Tourist in Nepal [2023 Update]

    Are you visiting Nepal? Do you want to see elephants, but are concerned about their mistreatment? Learn how to be an elephant-friendly tourist here...

    By Alice
  • Mum’s Not Home | Hidden Gem Hong Kong

    Tucked away on the first floor of a worn-out residential building in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong's Mum's Not Home gives off some serious speakeasy vibes...

    By Alice
  • Is your Travel Photography Ethical?

    Have you ever thought about how ethical your travel photography is…?  A camera is a powerful tool, a device you can use to preserve a moment in time. But if you’re setting out to explore the lantern-lit lanes of Kyoto’s…

    By Alice
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    Beyond the Temples: 11 sustainable ways to enjoy Siem Reap

    All tourists are drawn to Siem Reap by the ruins of Angkor Wat. But stay a while, and you'll find this little city has so much more to offer! Here are our 11 favourite sustainable things to do in Siem…

    By Alice
  • Avoid the tourists at Angkor Wat: a three-step guide to minimise your impact

    Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are a must-see for anyone travelling through Cambodia. Find out how to make the most of your day at the temples, including how to dodge the tourists, minimise your impact and stay as sustainable…

    By Alice
  • 11 authentic activities to experience the real Cambodia

    This is one place we’d come back to in heartbeat. There are some sights that you absolutely shouldn’t miss. But, as with most places, to get a taste of the real Cambodia you’ve got to get off the well-beaten backpacker…

    By Alice
  • Southern Mongolia & The Gobi: The Complete Guide

    Mongolia, at the eastern end of Central Asia,  is a setting of steppes and forests, remote mountains and arid plains. Smoke rises from the chimneys of warm ger camps tucked between the dunes of the Gobi. Desert foliage shimmers in…

    By Alice
  • Charyn Canyon: The Complete Guide

    Whether you’re travelling around Kazakhstan or just passing through, a visit to Charyn Canyon should definitely be on the cards. This guide covers all the information you need to know about visiting Charyn Canyon, including, how much it costs, how…

    By Marius
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ALICE

Based in Scotland, I’m just an average human with wandering feet. Life is short and I want to experience everything this world has to offer, but without having a negative impact.

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