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…
Airlie Beach is one of my favorite little beach towns in Australia. It’s chill, walkable, and has just enough going on to keep you entertained between Whitsundays adventures. Since it’s the main jumping-off point for island tours, sailing trips, and scenic flights, there’s a good chance it’s already on your East Coast itinerary. But how…
So on one of my recent trips to Corfu, I stayed at this small boutique hotel in Corfu and I genuinely loved it. I wasn’t planning on writing a whole post about it, but it ended up being such a good experience that I figured it deserved its own little shoutout. Corfu has no shortage…
I’ve probably said this in every single article I’ve written about Corfu, but I love it. It’s genuinely one of my favorite Greek islands and still feels a bit underrated if you ask me. Corfu has stunning beaches, some really great (and surprisingly affordable) hotels, loads of culture, and way fewer crowds than the usual…
Porto Timoni Beach is easily one of the most talked-about beaches in Corfu and probably one you’ve already seen on Google Images or Instagram while figuring out if it’s worth the hike. Spoiler: it is. There are hundreds of beaches in Corfu, some sandy, some pebbly, nearly all with ridiculously clear water but Porto Timoni…