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Ireland - A day and a night in Lahinch, County Clare
I hail from Ireland but have never really seen much of this beautiful country as I was living most of my 20's in Australia and South East...
lorisolan
Oct 3, 20184 min read
Songkran 2018 - The most saturated, colourful and fun filled weekend EVER!
Since I began researching for my backpacking trip to South East Asia back in 2016, before I knew anything about anything, one thing that...
lorisolan
May 13, 20187 min read
20 Pictures That Will Inspire You to Visit Malaysia
Malaysia is such a beautiful and diverse country. Its population of over 32 million people is mainly made up of three cultures,...
lorisolan
Mar 26, 20187 min read
Useful Malay Phrases
Malaysia is a country that is made up of various different nationalities and cultures mainly Malay, Malay-Chinese and Malay-Indian. Most...
lorisolan
Mar 18, 20181 min read
Tết - Vietnamese Lunar New Year
I was lucky enough to be in Vietnam around the time of the build up to Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. We landed in Hanoi on the 4th...
lorisolan
Feb 24, 20183 min read
A 2-day Itinerary for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Many people use Kuala Lumpur as a connection hub to their onward destination, however I would say get off the plane and stay for 1 or 2...
lorisolan
Feb 24, 201810 min read
Vietnam - Cát Bà Island, the better Ha Long Bay destination
Of course when you think of Vietnam, your mind instantly goes to the iconic landmark of Ha Long Bay. It is one of the most recognisable...
lorisolan
Feb 20, 20187 min read
Top 5 things to do in Tam Coc/Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Ninh Binh is located approx. 100kms south of Hanoi and is one of my favourite places in the country. It is similar to Phong Nha in the...
lorisolan
Feb 19, 20185 min read
Top 5 things to do in Phong Nha
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site and is located approx. 4 hours from Hue and 9 hours from Hanoi. This park...
lorisolan
Feb 10, 20188 min read
My Top 10 on Netflix - Series' & Documentaries
Netflix is highly addictive especially when you have the time and opportunity. For $8.99 per month, you have access to some of the best...
lorisolan
Feb 3, 20184 min read
TED Talks - my top 5
Whilst travelling, there is an abundance of opportunity to browse the internet and watch what you like while spending hours at a time on...
lorisolan
Feb 3, 20184 min read
Malaysia - Thaipusam at the Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (youngest son of Shiva and his wife Parvati). The festival...
lorisolan
Jan 31, 20184 min read
Tips on how to travel as a couple
I was so excited about travelling with Denver, I mean who wouldn't want to spend so much time with their respective partners. NEVER did I...
lorisolan
Jan 30, 20186 min read
Do you have a fear of flying? Read 8 tips to help overcome that fear
I have this irrational fear of flying which I don't understand. My Mum was a Air Hostess for almost 30 years and as a result, we got to...
lorisolan
Jan 30, 20185 min read
Malaysia - A tough hike up Broga Hill
We have been living in Malaysia for the best part of a year now. As Denver works every Saturday since we got here we usually went out for...
lorisolan
Jan 30, 20182 min read
Backpacking - The Ultimate Female Packing List for South East Asia
I did lots of research before we went travelling and one of the main searches was what to pack. In hindsight, if I had of actually...
lorisolan
Jan 26, 20185 min read
Ireland - Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow, the perfect picnic destination
Since I was home in Ireland last July, I vowed that I would explore my country more every time I returned home. For such a small island...
lorisolan
Jan 25, 20182 min read
My Top 10 Books for Holiday reading
When you are backpacking around different countries, there are a lot of days where it is go, go, go as you want to see and do as much as...
lorisolan
Jan 25, 20185 min read
The weird, the wacky and the wonderful sights of Asia
There really is no place like Asia for the random sights, sounds and smells you experience as you travel around the different parts. I...
lorisolan
Jan 24, 20186 min read
Malaysia - My Top 3 Restaurants in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Changkat in Bukit Bintang is one of the liveliest streets to go in Kuala Lumpur for food and drinks. It is the number one tourist area in...
lorisolan
Jan 23, 20183 min read
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