Tag : beaches

Why I Loved Backpacking Cambodia And Didn’t Want to Leave

AnnaApril 29, 2020October 4, 2023

When I decided that after 2 years of backpacking the world I needed to settle down a bit. It was a choice between Cambodia and Goa in India. Goa won but Cambodia still has a special place in my heart and is somewhere that I still dream of returning to.......

Indonesia’s Gili Islands: A Backpacker’s Paradise

AnnaMarch 15, 2017October 24, 2022

The Gili Islands – Indonesia’s backpacker’s paradise Only 2 hours by boat from Bali lie the gorgeous Gili islands. A string of 3 white sand, reef fringed islands in turquoise seas just off the coast of Indonesia’s Lombok each with an individual feel. Motorized transport is not permitted on any......

How to Find the Best Beach in Goa for you! Insider’s Tips

AnnaNovember 23, 2016October 4, 2023

“There are so many beaches to choose from I can’t decide where to stay to stay in Goa. How do I find the best beach in Goa for my trip?’ After living in Goa since 2015 this is a question I get asked A LOT! While Goa is India’s smallest state......

I’ve Found Paradise! – Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia

AnnaSeptember 9, 2014December 22, 2024

From the first time I saw a photo of Whitehaven Beach in Australia I put it straight on my bucket list and let’s just say it didn’t disappoint. I’m a cynic, I’m always prepared for a beauty spot or tourist attraction to not look as good as it does it......

Koh Rong, Cambodia’s Backpacker Paradise Island

AnnaFebruary 25, 2014July 27, 2025

All across Southeast Asia I heard the same 2 words whispered over and over again by backpackers and travelers – “Koh Rong.” The whispers told of an undeveloped paradise island in Cambodia, like something out of Alex Garland’s classic novel ‘The Beach’, a unspoilt tropical paradise island that was like......

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Tag : beaches

Why I Loved Backpacking Cambodia And Didn’t Want to Leave

Indonesia’s Gili Islands: A Backpacker’s Paradise

How to Find the Best Beach in Goa for you! Insider’s Tips

I’ve Found Paradise! – Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia

Koh Rong, Cambodia’s Backpacker Paradise Island

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