The beautiful Tioman Island in Malaysia is home to beautiful beaches, marine life, waterfalls and a special turtle conservation project. I spent several days here as part of my 3 weeks in Malaysia learning about the important work to save the region’s endangered turtles. Here’s the lowdown on the best things to do in Tioman Island, […]
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This is the Ultimate Guide to Coral Bay, Perhentian Islands (2025)
If you’re travelling in Malaysia and want to visit idyllic beaches, then the Perhentian Islands could be a good stop for you. Here is a backpackers guide to the paradise location of Coral Bay, Perhentian Islands, including how to get there, the best accommodation and about the incredible scuba diving in the area. Introduction to the […]
This is the Best Kuala Lumpur Backpacking Itinerary (2025)
It’s funny how comparisons can influence your view of a place. My first arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was after spending a month in Goa. In comparison with India I appreciated the city’s relative calm, modernity and cleanliness. I felt the KL love so much, a few months later I returned. If you don’t have long here, […]
Thoughts On My Travels So Far
This was written in April 2013 in Malaysian Borneo, shortly after I’d arrived following my solo trip to Goa. Over lunch earlier this week, a girl I recently met commented that I seem very happy. It made me stop and think how great that is, and how true it is. How happy I have become since […]