Solo Traveller

Being a zero-waste traveller is possible and quite easy.

The ever-growing trend of people surrendering to the idea of “wanderlust” has gone wrong in the hands of the Facebook army.

This hostel is a backpacker’s paradise! Arcadia Backpackers is a wild and adventurous riverside waterpark hostel in the village of Snam Brampi. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with a twist.

Exploring the pancake trail last year was the trip of a lifetime for me, so I decided to relive the experience by backpacking through Europe. Here's how the experiences compare:

I think it’s official. I’m allergic to water. Me, who drinks water from the taps in India and doesn’t get diarrhoea. Now, my body swells up when I touch the water in Madidi. I wash my hands and they start to itch like mad. I'm ready to head for La Paz.

Whilst backpacking solo through Europe, I randomly chose to visit Slovenia. To be honest, I’d barely even researched Slovenia before visiting the country, but because of that, I was more than pleasantly surprised upon arriving.

Vietnam is on the up and up, fast becoming one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations. It’s a painfully beautiful country, full of hospitable people. If you’re a woman and decide to travel alone, Vietnam is also a great choice.

I booked a solo trip to Phuket, Thailand when I was 22. I remember dancing to MC Hammer and having a great time, but as the night wore on, there was a sudden point at which I lost all control.

When visiting Italy, exploring Venice becomes a must for so many reasons. If you’re short on time, or on a layover, just know that you can appreciate Venice even in just five hours!

Did you know that, instead of trains, the metro system in La Paz is cable cars? So cute. Naturally, I got lost. The people have been really helpful too in taking their time to explain what is where.

There are multiple ways you can effectively tag your travel and adventure pictures on Instagram to maximise its reach, and here are just a few of them to get you started.

Take a walk on the wild side. Or a hike. You can count on being rewarded with picture-perfect vistas and photo-ready wildlife as long as you’re exploring one of these picturesque national parks in Asia: