Personal Safety

Solo travel – it’s an enticing lure away from the hustle and bustle of life, and a pathway to self-actualisation. However, not all life-changing experiences are positive ones.

I'm no stranger to solo travel and embarked on a solo trip to Kota Kinabalu. On my walk to the hostel, I was sexually assaulted. Here's how I overcame fear and shame.

An independent study by Asher & Lyric has listed Malaysia as the third-worst country in Asia for solo female travellers. The blog’s ‘Women’s Danger Index’ was released last week.

Even now, as I work and travel the world full-time, I still believe that Asia is a must for every student. If you’re ready for your solo travel in Asia, there are some things you should definitely know.

One of the best things about travel is the people you meet along the way. However, there are a few people you meet while travelling who might ruin your trip.

Did you know that it’s possible to motorbike from the north to the south of Vietnam in just one month? In just four weeks, you get to see all the Instagram-worthy attractions this beautiful country features. So how do you get started?

Southeast Asia — an eclectic region of food markets, jungles, beaches, hot humid summers, and wild wet monsoon seasons. Many backpackers view travelling here a rite of passage. Avoid these mistakes if you plan to embark on this journey of a lifetime.

The Full Moon Party is a beach festival attended by over 350,000 people every year on Haad Rin Beach, Thailand. Is it just another beach party? What can you expect, and finally, what can go wrong?

Truth be told, I hadn’t actually planned to trek up to Everest Base Camp. I turned up in Kathmandu with minimal planning and decided to tackle the hike.

Cambodia is famous for its Angkor Wat temple ruins and unique spin on food among other things. However, there are lesser-known facts about Cambodia that would be useful to know before you visit.

Accommodation is one of the most important things one has to consider when travelling. Learn how to avoid fraud when picking a place to stay.

It’s important that you have secure internet access wherever you go. Travellers generally use a VPN for getting around filtered internet access, but besides that, there are many reasons to use one when travelling.