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The 8 Best Restaurants Airlie Beach Has That I Tried (And Why You Should Too!)
Airlie Beach is known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays. What it’s not exactly famous for is its food scene. To be totally honest, there aren’t that many mind-blowing restaurants in town. With backpackers coming and going, chefs hopping between gigs, and a tourist-heavy crowd,…
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The Best Place to See Orangutans in Borneo: My Experience & Travel Tips in 2025
The number one reason most people come to Borneo is to see orangutans and yes, that was definitely the main reason I came too. Orangutans are one of the most endangered species in the world, and outside of Sumatra, Borneo is the only place you can still see them in…
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Kinabatangan River Accommodation: My Best 7 Riverside Lodges in Borneo
Just in case you didn’t know, the Kinabatangan River is part of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Borneo, Malaysia. It’s one of the most untouched pieces of rainforest left in the world, and it’s packed with incredible wildlife. I was lucky enough to see wild orangutans, plus loads of…
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Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary: Is It Worth Visiting? My Honest Review (2025)
The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary isn’t just one of Borneo’s top wildlife destinations, it’s honestly one of the best places in all of Asia to spot animals in the wild. It’s home to one of the last remaining patches of lowland rainforest and one of the few places on Earth where…
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Philippines Travel Cost Breakdown: Our Exact Spending for 2 Amazing Months in Paradise
After five years of full-time travel, people always ask how I afford it. Some think I’m rich, others assume sugar daddy (I wish), but really, it’s just budgeting, priorities, and a lot of uncomfortable moments. Oliver and I aren’t backpacking on $10 a day, but we’re not splurging either. It’s…
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