Category : South East Asia

How about setting up your own tour company? Interview with Ian from WSE Travel

AnnaAugust 3, 2015October 16, 2022

So you love travel, love meeting people and you want to share your passion with others and make a living from it!? Ever thought about setting up your own travel or tour company? I recently met Ian Ord who has done just that! So I wanted to ask him more......

18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines

AnnaJune 8, 2015June 18, 2015

This is a guest post from Elsa Thomasma, who fell in love with the Philippines when she volunteered there in 2009 and now lives there fulltime. 18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines International volunteer programs and study abroad programs are much more similar than you may......

Backpacking Singapore: Money Saving Tips & 25 Free Things To Do

AnnaApril 19, 2015August 2, 2025

Backpacking Southeast Asia is a budget travellers dream – with one exception – Singapore. This slick island city is not a budget destination, it’s actually one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it’s still well worth visiting and it’s possible to enjoy backpacking Singapore, even on a......

12 Of The Best Temples To Visit in Asia: My Favorites

AnnaJanuary 19, 2015November 29, 2024

Asia offers a western visitor an exciting, exotic change of culture. The abundance of gilded temples in Asia earned this region the nick name ‘The Golden East’ and the best temples in Asia offer a tantalising glance into a different way of life, religion and fervent belief. Religious structures in Asia......

14 Travel Highlights of 2014

AnnaDecember 27, 2014October 13, 2022

14 Travel Highlights of 2014 2014 was my 2nd year as a full time traveller after deciding to live my life to the full. In Dec 2012 I gave up everything to travel the world because I believe life is not about amassing titles, money and material goods. I believe life......

Packing for Southeast Asia

AnnaJuly 8, 2014December 6, 2015

Packing for Southeast Asia? Firstly, the number 1 mistake made by all travelers, including myself, is packing too much! (Read more about the common mistakes made by first time backpackers) I am guilty of this myself and now, looking back, it seems stupid to bring so many clothes from home.......

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Category : South East Asia

How about setting up your own tour company? Interview with Ian from WSE Travel

18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines

Backpacking Singapore: Money Saving Tips & 25 Free Things To Do

12 Of The Best Temples To Visit in Asia: My Favorites

14 Travel Highlights of 2014

Packing for Southeast Asia

Phuket vs Bali – Which Island Should You Visit?

How to Prepare for Travel & Handle Flight Disruptions with AirHelp+

Koh Nang Yuan Island – A Little Slice of Paradise

My Guide to Koh Lanta – The Hidden Gem of the Andaman Islands

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