I’m sure you already know about Sepilok in Sandakan and the orangutan sanctuary, I probably don’t need to tell you about that. But what you might not know is that there’s more to do in Sepilok than just visiting the orangutans. The Rainforest Discovery Center is also located in Sepilok, just outside of Sandakan, and…
We road-tripped from Brisbane to Cairns last year, and of course, we had to make a stop in the iconic beach town. Honestly, it ended up being one of our favourite spots. With easy access to the Whitsundays and a bunch of solid caravan parks to choose from, it’s a great base whether you’re travelling…
If you ask literally anyone what to do in Airlie Beach, they’ll probably say “Sail the Whitsundays!” And yeah, fair. Sailing around those islands is the main event. But Airlie isn’t just a boat launch pad, and let’s be real, you can only spend so long bobbing around on a catamaran before you need dry…
I just wrapped up my two-week Borneo adventure, and now I’m trying to pull together all sorts of guides and reviews based on my experience there, mainly because when I was planning my trip, I felt like there wasn’t much actual good information out there. Blog posts and travel guides were pretty limited, so now…
I’m going to assume you’re in Borneo for the same reason I was: the wildlife. Seeing wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants was at the very top of my list when I planned my trip to Borneo. The good news is, you can do all of that from here, Sandakan. The city was my…
Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Borneo, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably flying into Kota Kinabalu too, at least that’s how my trip started. It was my first stop in Sabah, Borneo, and the beginning of my little adventure through the island. At the time, I had no idea what to expect,…
Getting from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is one of those classic Borneo travel routes most people end up doing at some point, especially if you’re here for the orangutans. I did the same. I flew into Kota Kinabalu without realizing I could’ve flown straight into Sandakan (rookie mistake), and then had to make my way…
Airlie Beach isn’t just the gateway to the Whitsundays, it’s a destination in its own right, packed with dreamy views, waterfront stays, and enough accommodation styles to suit every kind of traveler. But where you stay can really change the type of vacation you have, Whether you’re car-free and want to be smack in the…
Arequipa is, after Cusco, my favorite city in Peru. I really liked the colonial architecture, the great food and coffee scene, and overall just thought it was a super chill place to hang out for a few days. Most people come here for the adventures around it, especially the Colca Canyon, which I think is…
Let me say this right off the bat, if there’s one country where it really pays to do your packing research, I’d say it’s Peru. You’ve probably already got a rough idea of how rugged and diverse Peru is (and if you’ve read any of my other guides, you know it’s my #1 country to…