Moving to a new city can be daunting. Making new friends, searching for a job, coming to terms with new systems and new customs. We have been there. When we finally made the plunge to leave Ireland and move to Vancouver it was exciting and daunting all at the same time. A huge part of moving anywhere is to find a community that you feel a part of and one that you...
A list of some of our favourite places to watch the sunset near Vancouver
They say that over two thirds of the world is covered in water. This means that over two thirds of the world goes undiscovered by most people. Scuba diving courses can be very expensive, particularly in Europe, and this puts some people off. Luckily, if you are planning a trip to Asia then this isn’t the case. After deciding that we wanted to do a PADI open...
Komodo Island in Indonesia has fascinated travellers and backpackers for years. The island is incredibly unique and is home to the largest population of Komodo Dragons in the world. How To Get To Komodo Island in Indonesia? There is only one way on and off Komodo Island, and that’s by boat. Boats leave on daily tours from Labuan Bajo on the island of Nusa...
Trying to escape the madness of Hanoi? Looking for something more remote like the mountains of Sapa? Unsure of how to get there? This post will give you all the information you need. Transport From Hanoi To Sapa There are two main options available to get from Hanoi to Sapa – the bus and the train. We opted for the train as we have not had good experiences on...
Halong Bay in Vietnam is a place that you really need to see at least once in your life time. The bay is now listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and is on almost every backpackers list. The bay has become famous for its limestone columns (approximately 1600 of them!) that jut from the ocean. Getting To Halong Bay Getting to Halong Bay from Hanoi (the capital city)...
Love exploring abandoned places? Or just want to see something different? Check out our complete guide on the Abandoned Water Park in Hue, Vietnam
Wondering if you can stay overnight in Jakarta Airport? This is what happened when we tried.
Ever wanted to drive a go-kart through the streets of Tokyo dressed as a computer game character? Yes, us too.
Looking to do some driving while abroad? Make sure to get your International Drivers Permit using this guide.