Autumn is a great time to escape to the country, especially if you have just done a summer backpacking around Europe. Maybe you have a great tan with a beer belly to match, or maybe you are worn out from seeing so many museums, churches and piazzas. If so a …
My Top 3 English Country Escapes on a Budget
Autumn is a great time of year to escape the hustle of London. Your average backpacker usually is mesmerised by the bells and whistles of London and never ventures further than Clapham, but England has so much more to offer. Jump on a train and head into the countryside to …
3 Free Cultural Things to do in London when it Rains
London is a city that is constantly plagued by the big black cloud. Sometimes the cloud brings a downpour that has you running for cover, other times it’s a constant yet irritating drizzle that follows you around for hours, and then of course there is everything in between. Finding things to …
An English Farmers Market Frittata
Wet weather, warm beer, crowded streets and bad food are what most people expect when they head off on an English adventure. The first three may still be true but ‘bad food’ definitely isn’t. England has gone through a culinary revolution since the eighties thanks to likes of Rick Stein, Jamie …
Palau Ubin – Off the Beaten Track in Singapore
Palau Ubin is Singapore’s “off the beaten track” location, spend a day on this picturesque island and you may forget that you are in the middle of a city-state. Surrounded by palm trees and lily ponds, beaches and forests – it’s an oasis in the middle of a concrete world. …
Lotus Hostel, Singapore – Review
Note: all thoughts are my own and my accommodation reviews are not sponsored unless otherwise stated. The Details Where: Lotus Hostel, Outram Park, Singapore How Long: 2 nights Number of persons: 2 – a couple Cost: Mixed Dorm $32 SGD per night, Double room $88 SGD per night Link: www.bpkers.com For …
The Hipster Trail of George Town
George Town, Penang is a hipsters dream! The type of place that hipsters all around the world are trying to create. In George Town it hasn’t been a conscious effort – it has just happened organically. The city is dotted with bicycles and brightly coloured houses, boutique coffee shops sit …
Singapore Stir-Fry: a Cheap Hostel Meal
Cooking in hostels isn’t always easy but it is always worth it! In Singapore, we stayed at the Green Kiwi Backpackers in Bugis. Which was only a short walk from Little India home of massive fresh food and wet market. Lingo: Wet Market, is where people kill (usually) and butcher …
Green Kiwi Backpackers Hostel, Singapore – Review
Singapore is one of my favourite countries in South East Asia. Which may shock some people as it isn’t generally a favourite with backpackers on account of how expensive it is. Don’t get me wrong, paying $20AUD for a glass of wine isn’t my idea of fun, so instead when …
3 Free Cultural Things to do in Sydney
Sydney is known for its beaches, bars and harbour. If you are looking for a holiday full of outdoor activities, sunshine and exercise – then Sydney is the destination for you! However, what most travellers don’t realise is that for at least two months of the year (in winter) it …