A few years ago, I was preparing to take a round-the-world trip by myself. I started with backpacking on a solo trip to Goa in India. Boarding the plane, ticket in hand, my stomach flipped. I was going on a solo trip to Goa. For a month. What was I thinking? Friends had warned me […]
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Author: Claire
Hi, I'm Claire, a writer and communications specialist who left behind my media career in London in 2013 to travel. I put my life in a backpack and embarked on beautiful adventures to India, South East Asia, New Zealand, South America and beyond - and it changed my life.
This is the Best 3 Day Penang Itinerary for Backpackers (2025)
Located on the northwest coast of Malaysia, Penang Island is a backpacker’s dream. With new direct flights just launched from Hong Kong and Chennai, it’s a destination you can’t afford to miss. I spent several days here as part of my three weeks in Malaysia. Here is a guide to the perfect 3-day Penang itinerary, […]
This is the Best Time to Visit Iguazu Falls (2025)
Straddling the borders of Brazil and Argentina is one of the world’s most spectacular set of waterfalls: Iguazu Falls. Its name derives from the indigenous words for ‘big water’. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of South America‘s natural seven wonders of the world. Here’s all the information you need on the […]
This is the Most Peaceful Place for Yoga in Palolem (2025)
On my first trip to India, I spent a month at the hippie beaches of Goa. In Palolem, I attended yoga classes at a nearby well-being centre called Bhakti Kutir. Secluded among the trees 200 metres above the south end of the beach, it’s a great place to go if you’re looking for yoga in Palolem. […]