So you’re thinking about visiting Malaysia? Looking for that perfect Malaysia itinerary? Check out my 2 week Malaysia itinerary below. After spending over a month travelling around Malaysia, I’ve narrowed this down to the best places to visit in Malaysia for two weeks. This itinerary works its way from north to south of peninsular Malaysia. If you would like to… View Post
Is it dangerous to be mentally ill in the UK?
Having suffered with mental illness including depression and bipolar disorder, for the vast majority of my life, I have many experiences with the UK’s healthcare system, having grown up in the country. Since these experiences I have grown to love travel and now have regular treatment. However, getting to this point was difficult. Therefore, I’ve written this slightly more personal… View Post
10 Amazing Things to Do in Suzhou
After living in China for one year and travelling extensively throughout the country, I’d like to tell you more about one of the most interesting cities I visited. It’s known as the ‘venice of the East’, due to it’s many canals. Here’s my top 10 things to do in Suzhou. Where to stay in Suzhou: Price-Range Accommodation Why stay here?… View Post
10 Awesome Things To Do in Freiburg
Freiburg will always hold a special piece of my heart. I spent one year living and working in the city. Freiburg is one of the eco-friendliest cities in Germany, and is nestled at the bottom of the beautiful Black Forest. I know the city very well and would like to tell you my favourite things to do in Freiburg. This… View Post
10 Best Apps for travelling in China
So you’re heading to China soon? Looking to find the best apps for travelling in China? Whether you’re moving there or just travelling… these 10 best apps in China will be your life-line there. 10 Best Apps for Travelling in China 1 Didi DiDi is China’s version of Uber. It’s the easiest way to get around as a foreigner. Taxi’s… View Post
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Huangshan
Would you like to go hiking Huangshan? The most beautiful mountains in China? Huangshan literally translates to yellow mountains. This stunning mountain range is located in Anhui, towards Shanghai. Although there are many other amazing hiking place in China, such as Tiger Leaping Gorge and Huashan, Huangshan is meant to be the most stunning. After living in China for a… View Post
The Perfect 3 Day Beijing Itinerary
Beijing is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China and there are many amazing things to do in Beijing to keep you entertained for a 3 day Beijing itinerary. Spectacular sights such as the Forbidden city and Great wall, draw in the most travellers in China. Notably, the city has a lot more to offer; such as tasty… View Post
Travelling Solo With Bipolar Disorder
Sitting on the plane on my way to South America alone, my emotions began to overwhelm me. What was I doing? Was it a good idea to jet off on my own given my recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder? Would it have been better to stay at home, or travel with a friend? Fast forward two months, I couldn’t believe… View Post
How to become an English teacher in China: A step-by-step guide
So you want to know how to teach English in China? This guide will show you how to become an english teacher in China – and it’s easier than you might think! Do you want to travel the world whilst earning along the way? I was drawn to TEFL (teach English as a foreign language), also known as ESL/EFL, as… View Post
10 reasons to teach English in China
I spent one year teaching English in China, and I thought it was about time I told you why I chose China. There are many reasons to teach English in China – here are just 10 of them. If you know you would already like to teach in China – read this guide to help get you started. 1 –… View Post