The picturesque town of El Nido situated in the north of Palawan is the gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago. The stunning scenery of limestone cliffs and turquoise waters is what brings many people here. As the town is a little off the beaten track, there’s not many foreigners; making it even more special. I visited the area at the beginning of low season, the weather was perfect and the streets and tours were less crowded. Continue reading
Live-aboard diving at Tubbataha Atoll
One of the worlds hidden secrets, this World Heritage Listed National Park situated a 15 hour boat ride from Puerto Princesa is an atoll haven. With two main atolls stretching over 90,000hectares, the dive sites are unbelievably untouched and pristine. Continue reading
A short stay in Puerto Prinesa, Palawan.
Puerto Princesa located in the mid-east of Palawan is a bustling little city with a soon to be international airport. It is the gateway to the famous Tubbatha National Park and within a couple of hours the famous underground river and El Nido further north. Continue reading
10 reasons your must visit Borneo!
Are you contemplating travelling South East Asia? Wondering which countries to visit? In my opinion you can not miss Borneo. With an abundant amount and range of activities, it is an adventurists playground. Continue reading
Gunung Mulu National Park
A short flight from Kota Kinabalu hidden amongst the rich jungle, lies the incredible world heritage listed Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Borneo. Listed as ‘one of the top sites to visit before you die’ i had to see it before i left Borneo. It honestly was an unbelievable site to see. Continue reading
Into the jungle in Kinabatangan National Park
If your up for a David Attenborough style adventure, you should visit Kinabatangan National Park in eastern Sabah. Borneo is the oldest rainforrest in the world and has been aged at 130 million years old being one of the only remaining habitats for the endangered orang-utan. Continue reading
Mabul Island; a macro life wonder
The Island
Close you eyes and imagine an island with floating hotels and fishing village, perched on crystal clear waters surrounded by palm trees. Well thats Mabul. The serene beauty with dive sites on the door step is an ideal destination for those willing to spend some time exploring underwater and chilling out in hammocks above. Continue reading
Sipadan – a divers dream
One of the top dive sites in the world in Sabah, Malaysia. We did 6 dives on Sipadan including Barracuda point, south tip, hanging garden and turtle cave. All were incredible. Unfortunately we didn’t spot hammerheads but the diversity and abundance of coral and marine life with plentiful grey and white tip reef sharks and turtles made it live up to its name. Continue reading
The Secrets of Batu Caves
The majestic Hindu Shrine cave located 20 minutes drive north of KL is a must see for anyone looking for a small cultural day trip. The Caves are perched on top of an isolated limestone hill which does mean you do need to climb over 250 steps to reach the top. Continue reading
The Breath Taking Mt Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu; one of the highest mountains in South East Asia and definitely the highest in Malaysia. The picturesque mountain is perched in the Kinabalu National Park around a 2 hour drive from KK. The summit of 4095m is a tiresome effort to climb but its well worth it. Continue reading
Kuala Lumpur – The heart and soul of Malaysia
I’m sitting in a cafe on Labour day on Jalan Bukit Bintang watching all the different people walk on by. An incredibly multicultural city, very fascinating but at the same time you can see the is a big gap between the wealthy and those less fortunate. I was lucky enough to live it up at the Hilton (KL Sentral) for a week having what felt like endless amounts of time to walk and explore the city. Here’s my two cents! Continue reading
Life in Phuket, Thailand 2013-2014
Sawatdee Ka! As you’ve known i’ve been living and working in Phuket, Thailand for over 6 months. Originally, i thought no way was i going to live in Thailand; full of dirty, crowded, littered cities and beaches (and dive sites), ping pong shows and neon lights, definitely not my cup of tea. However, once you look beneath the surface and know the places to go (or avoid at all costs) then i’m sure you’ll love this picturesque cultural country just as much as i did. Continue reading
Taking vitamins while on the road
From experience i know its hard to stay ‘healthy’ while on the road. Yes, there are often many vegetable options, but its part of the experience to try traditional foods in different countries. In Thailand for example, the majority of street food is deep fried or based on rice or noodles and for someone like myself with an incredibly slow metabolism its not ideal. However, if you manage to get non-deep fried vegetables here they are often very fresh; bought from the local markets that morning. This doesn’t mean your getting all you daily vitamin and mineral requirements.
Travelling with Gadgets!
So your heading out on road, contemplating which gadgets to take with you? You can start of with 2 questions – purpose and duration of travel?
Music, photos, movies, communication; what are you using technology for while on the road? As my road doesn’t end, i’m out travelling the world on a one-way ticket i guess i could say i’m pretty gadget up; travelling with many items but for me they all have a different purpose. Continue reading
Sawasdi Pi Mai Ka – Happy New Year!
Songkran – Aka Thai New Year, one of the best days in Thailand and the best festivities around the world. A day filled with laughter, happiness, water fights and a few drinks it is an exceptional day to experience. In Phuket, the festivities last one day; however further north they can last up to 6 days, bringing in the new year. Continue reading
Basic things to know about Thailand before you travel
Thailand is a beautiful country that has attracted expats, tourists and backpackers for decades. Thai culture and society is very strong and they love their country, there are a few things you should know before travelling to Thailand. Continue reading
To Liveaboard or Day-trip?
I’m currently planning my next diving adventure and stumbled across a question many people would struggle with when planning a dive trip; to go on a liveaboard or do multiple day-trips? Continue reading
Diving Ko Lanta
Thailand is well known for its scuba diving hot spots. Ko Lanta in the South Andaman offers some terrific diving from this island oasis. In actual fact; its where i did my open water course many years ago! Continue reading
Ao Sane Beach – Best kept secret in Phuket!
Ao Sane Beach; a secret little hideaway in the south of Phuket. Its my little haven and a definite must see for anyone searching for a secluded beach in the heart of a busy town. The surrounding area is Naiharn, with a few hotels, markets and restaurants close to the beach in my point of view, it is the nicer parts of Phuket. Continue reading
Which Dive Gear to Buy First?
Once you become certified it is very tempting to purchase your own gear, but it can add up to be very expensive. The more experienced you get the more you will find out what features you like more and what you need/are looking for, for your own personal equipment. When first starting off i can recommend a few basic items. Continue reading