Discussions
18 Ways to Save Money While You Travel
Let’s face facts, travelling isn’t cheap! The price of hotels, flights and cocktails on the beach quickly adds up! Many people assume you have to work your fingers to the bone and save money for multiple years before you get…
COVID in Taiwan: Prostitutes and the Lion King
While the entire world has been brought to its knees in the wake of a global pandemic, Taiwan is one of the few countries that’s avoided the worst of COVID. For over a year nations across the world have been…
Tourist vs. Traveller: What’s the Difference?
What kind of person are you, a tourist or a traveller? Most people would say that these are actually the same thing, though in reality, they couldn’t be more different. Both have completely different approaches when it comes to travel…
Gili Trawangan: The Island Paradise of Drugs
Many people travel to the tropical island of Gili Trawangan in search of white beaches, turquoise oceans and ultimate tranquillity. Others visit Gili Trawangan for more nefarious desires: bustling nightlife, bikini ladened boat parties and more importantly, drugs… a lot…
The Ultimate Guide to Street Food: Is It Safe?
Sampling local food is a must-do when travelling around the world, and there’s no better place to get a taste of the region than on the streets! Night markets and rows of stalls selling street food has become a permanent…
A Westerner Abroad: How To Feel Like A Celebrity
Everyone must have wondered at some point “What’s it like being a celebrity?”. Most of us will never know what it feels like to walk in the shoes of the rich and famous. Except for a Westerner, there’s a way…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Getting a Sak Yant in Thailand
Getting the obligatory tattoo has almost become a rite of passage for travellers in Thailand. Only a few countries are renowned for the skin altering artform, and Thailand is the most famous of them all. The unique Buddhist form of…
What COVID Means for Travel
COVID has brought the adventures of many travellers to a screeching halt. Flights are limited to extreme cases, borders are closed and much of the industry has shut down for good. Not only has COVID had a profound effect on…
Chinese Kids with Western Names
Ever wondered how your parents chose your name? Maybe you were named after a family member, or more likely your name was completely picked at random from a long potential list. Many people will even have a bit of resentment…
Package Tours: Pros & Cons
Most fresh-faced travellers find themselves with a very difficult question: should I book a package tour or not? Even seasoned travellers have to ask themselves this from time to time. Is it better if someone else is responsible for your…
