Kinabatangan River, located deep in the rainforests of Sabah (that’s Malaysian Borneo, in East Asia if you’re still figuring out the geography), was definitely one of the best places I’ve ever visited for seeing wildlife. Orangutans swinging through the trees, proboscis monkeys doing their weird little nose thing, hornbills flying overhead, and if you’re lucky,…
The Kinabatangan River was for sure the highlight of my time traveling through Borneo. It’s this stretch of mostly untouched rainforest, full of incredible wildlife, and I had the best time staying along the river and heading out on multiple cruises to spot orangutans and (hopefully) elephants. When I was planning my own trip, I…
El Nido is one of the big highlights here that almost every traveler in the Philippines ends up going to, and after finally making it there myself, I get why. Between the island hopping, the landscapes, and the general vibe around here, it’s definitely one of coolest and most iconic spots I’ve been to. When…
Malapascua isn’t exactly on every backpacker’s radar. It’s not as hyped as Siargao or Palawan, but if you’re into scuba diving, chances are you’ve already heard of it. That’s how I found out about it too. I was backpacking around the Philippines when another traveler mentioned this tiny island where you can dive with thresher…
Planning an East Coast trip in Australia can be chaotic. There’s just so much to see and do, and this country is massive. But if there’s one experience that deserves a non-negotiable spot on your itinerary, it’s sailing the Whitsundays. Last year, my whole family came to visit Oliver and me in Australia for two…
Diving with sharks in Malapascua Island, Philippines, definitely wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card but it still happened. I hadn’t even heard of Malapascua when I first planned my Philippines trip, but you know how it goes, plans change, new places come up, and diving with thresher sharks quickly made its way onto my list….
Last year, Oliver and I were planning our East Coast road trip to celebrate my 30th birthday. Since my birthday is in August, I was a little worried it might end up being a cold, rainy trip, especially coming from winter in Perth, where the weather isn’t exactly in a party mood that time of…
Malapascua Island in the Philippines isn’t exactly on every traveler’s radar and I get why. It’s mostly known as a scuba diving hotspot, and unless you’re already part of that world, you might not even know it exists. I hadn’t heard of Malapascua either. It wasn’t until I was already in the Philippines that another…
Malapascua Island in the Philippines is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the country and for good reason. It’s one of the only places in the world where you can dive with thresher sharks and pretty much guarantee a sighting, which is super cool. I personally had an amazing experience diving here, and…
Scuba diving in Malapascua is one of those things that needs to be on your Philippines itinerary, especially if you’re into the idea of being underwater surrounded by sharks. (Spoiler: it’s not as terrifying as it sounds.) When I spent around three months traveling through the Philippines, I hadn’t even heard of Malapascua until I…