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All, Art and Culture, Asia, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Photography, Turkey

Istanbul in photos: 20 postcards from Turkey’s beguiling capital

Istanbul was one of those places I didn't feel a need to 'do' but rather just to 'spend time' in. I soaked it up and snapped away. These 24 photos should be enough to make you get booking your own Turkey ticket...

All, Asia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Sri Lanka, Wildlife and Nature

Tea & Trains: Exploring Sri Lanka Hill Country

The breathtaking train from Kandy to Ella delivers you to Sri Lanka hill country. Tea plantations, rolling hills and a slower pace of life welcome you. This was one of my favourite parts of my journey through Sri Lanka, come find out why.

All, Asia, Destinations, Indonesia, Islands and Beaches, Responsible & Eco Tourism

Bali: Beautiful or Beyond Repair

Love it or hate it? There are two camps when it comes to Bali. From trashed beaches and trashy nightclubs to black sands, incredible culture and never ending natural beauty. Three visits gave me plenty of insight...

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Reviews, Sri Lanka

Climbing Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka

Heights, seriously petrified! But, If I made it to the top then you can too. Climbing Sigiriya rock is well worth it, I have the photo proof right here! Come and explore one of Sri Lankas UNESCO world heritage sights and discover the remains of history.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Myanmar, Reviews

The Best Bagan Sunrise Spot? In the air…

The breathtaking sight of sunrise over the old Pagan Kingdom is one of my all time top travel memories. But is a flight with Balloons over Bagan worth the crazy money and is it the right thing to do?

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Not screwing up Mount Bromo without a tour

Crap, it's already 4am! I was cussing myself for not getting on board the jeep tour, there was no way I would see sunrise now... But, hey, these things have a way of working out. Exploring Mount Bromo without a tour (and very last minute) is totally doable!