Kuala Lumpur is a big, vibrant, very green (hello palm trees!) cosmopolitan city, with so much to see and do. With only three days to explore this metropolis I wanted to use my time wisely, and not rush about too much in the steamy and sweltering heat. These were my highlights. 1. Petronas Twin...
Why not to leave anything to the last minute
I consider myself an avid planner when it comes to my travels. Sometimes I would venture to say that I am a serious overplanner. So why I left checking that all of my electronic devices were compatible with each other until 2 days before I left is a bit of a mystery to me....
A Travel Photographers Packing List
I recently shared my packing tips and ultimate list for a backpacking adventure around the world. But what to pack for the budding amateur travel photographer? Gone are the days when I took only a point and shoot camera with me, or even a DSLR with a single lens. Now I travel with multiple...
Solo Travel Safety Tips
During all of the planning for my twelve month career break I have been so lucky to have overwhelmingly positive support from friends and family. Most people who know me know of the amount of travel I’ve already accomplished and the types of places I go. Still, there are those that baulk as I...
Top tips on what to pack
I’m frequently asked what I’m going to take on my twelve month sojourn and how I’m going to take it. This is not an easy question to answer, as I’m still trying to figure it out myself. However, after years of honing my packing technique over many varied travel experiences, I offer the below...