Packing a few little things can make a big difference when you’re travelling long term. You already know about noise cancelling headphones, packing cubes, portable chargers. But here are a few things you won’t find on every generic list of packing essentials: post-it notes, S-hooks, a Google Chromecast, a multiboard, and a length of rope. […]
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Travelling from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu is more fun on the Sipitang Express Bus. It’s not often that I’d recommend a long bus ride — I’m in my 30s now and happier to spend a little more money to be comfortable. But taking the bus was not only affordable, it meant we got 7 new
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Brunei, the sultanate country on Borneo’s northern coast is just half the size of Cypress. It’s an often overlooked destination for travellers in Southeast Asia but super unique. If you’re getting off the beaten track and passing through Brunei, you’ll need to choose an eSIM carefully because it can be incredibly expensive to get data.
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You might expect the best wildlife area near Kuching to be Bako National Park — so did I. But this little cruise along the Santubong River took the cake. We saw rare Irrawaddy dolphins, Proboscis monkeys, fireflies, and even bioluminescent plankton. (Crocodiles are usually on the itinerary, too.) If you’re wondering what to do in
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Controversial opinion: Kuala Lumpur might be the best stopover city in Asia. It’s the natural hub if you’re heading to Borneo, and is an underrated jumping off point for Maldives-bound travellers. Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia both call KL home, so flights onward tend to be plentiful and well-priced. This post may contain affiliate links. Bookings
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I found it soooo hard to find the answers I needed to figure out how to get to Bako National Park. There are tour operators that bundle transport with a guided walk through the park, but you can also get there yourself for a lot less money. Here’s everything I wish I knew before going
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I’m a Canadian living in New Zealand who loves to travel for long periods of time, which makes managing Wegovy a little complicated. I’ve had to learn how to travel with Wegovy injection pens and get ahold of new ones overseas. Fortunately, it’s been much easier than I was expecting! Here’s everything I can tell
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Koh Phi Phi island has some of the most stunning water anywhere in Thailand, but it’s no hidden secret. Beyond its reputation as a party destination, beaches like Maya Bay are notoriously crowded and it can be hard to find a moment of peace. Enter Loh Moo Dee Beach — Koh Phi Phi’s best-kept secret.
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If you’re not using an eSIM to travel in 2026, it’s time to hop on board! It’s game-changing tech that’ll stop time wasted hunting for questionable wifi. I recently tried a Roamless eSIM on a trip to Thailand and loved it. Here’s my review of how the data and calling functions work, its pricing structure,
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No matter your destination in the western Thai islands, you’ll probably pass through Ao Nang in Krabi province. You only need a few days at most, but I spent two weeks and came away with a solid list of where to stay in Ao Nang, how to get there, what to do, and what to
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