Be aware: Siem Reap’s “Milk for the baby” scam

Milk Baby Scam Siem Reap

Siem Reap is wonderful, the people are fascinating; the nightlife has a great buzz and of course the place to stay while visiting the temples of Angkor Wat which are a short tuk-tuk (or long bike ride) away. But, while enjoying the nightlife I spotted a troubling scene unfold in front of me – something …

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10 must read tips on surviving a Bangkok street market

Visiting the markets of Bangkok

A Bangkok inspired cocktail of hangovers, pushy sales, tuk-tuks and scam artists are not a great combination and make surviving the Bangkok market experience quite a challenge. Luckily for you, I have written these quick tips to make the experience a little easier. Bangkok, as crazy as it is beautiful Markets could certainly be considered …

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19 travel tips you need to know and how I learnt them

In hindsight, maybe travelling through Africa as a first-ever solo travel trip may have been a bit ambitious, but as they say, if you’re gonna go, go big! Do they say that? Maybe I say that. Anyway. The route had me arriving in Kenya, before travelling To Tanzania where I would be volunteering for a …

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10 tips for taking great sunset photos

Sunset at U Bein bridge in Mandalay

I LOVE sunset photos, and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that. In fact, this was proved recently when I placed a post in a Facebook travel blogger group, asking for some sunset photos to share on my Instagram page for a feature. The response was overwhelming, with over 168 different photos offered in …

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10 Tips for taking great photos of waterfalls

Take better pictures of waterfalls

Waterfalls are one of nature’s finest gifts to us. From small, jungle falls to the raw power of giant mountain cascades, the sound, freshness and smell of the kicked up water is sure to relax and inspire. That said, have you ever struggled to get a great photo? You’re there, standing in front of this magnificent …

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