Month 3 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month three in Italy brought heat, visitors, side trips, and a growing sense of rhythm. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we navigated public transport chaos, hosted friends from home, explored beyond our doorstep, and leaned into the slowness of summer along the Amalfi Coast — with a quick hop to Rome and London along the way.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: What to Expect
Trying to decide if the Salkantay Trek is right for you? Here’s a full day-by-day breakdown of what to expect on the Inca Trail’s “savage” counterpart. From glacier fed lakes to the final day spent in Machu Picchu.
Month 2 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month two in Italy: settling into Vietri sul Mare, embracing small-town life, and finding rhythm on the Amalfi Coast. From salty swims and gelato experiments to new friendships and slow days, follow our journey as we continue navigating life abroad.
A Love Letter to New Zealand
Some places wrap around you like an embrace — warm, familiar, and impossible to forget. New Zealand was that for me. From mountain peaks to winding roads, this vanlife journey was pure magic.
Month 1 | Salerno, Italy
Month one in Italy: navigating bureaucracy, settling into Salerno, and finding rhythm in a new life abroad. From first espresso mornings to unexpected swim cap lessons, follow our journey as we begin a year of adventure, learning, and small wins.
Queenstown: The Adventure Capital
New Zealand’s “Adventure Capital” earned its title — whether you’re looking to jump into a canyon with nothing but a bungee cord to save you or simply looking to enjoy the jaw-dropping landscapes that surround the city, Queenstown will deliver.
Hikes, Highlands & Hot Tea: A Guide to Malaysia’s Coolest Escape
After island hopping and city strolling through Malaysia, the Cameron Highlands offered a breath of cool, green serenity. From jungle hikes and mossy forests to misty mornings with a steaming cup of local tea, here’s everything we loved about this mountain escape — plus where to stay, what to do, and how to make the most of it.
Perhentian Islands Guide | Snorkel with Sharks and Chill in Paradise
Tents in the jungle, sharks in the shallows, and cocktails on the sand — the Perhentian Islands were a barefoot blur of salt, sun, and slow days. Here’s why this Malaysian paradise was the perfect pause between city streets and mountain trails.
City Guide | Georgetown, Malaysia
Georgetown, Penang is where street art meets street food and sweaty hikes end in skyline views. From mural-hunting and noodle-slurping to heatstroke-on-the-hill moments, here’s why this buzzing little city deserves a spot on your Malaysia itinerary.
Pangkor: Malaysia’s Quiet, Tropical Paradise
Quiet beaches, curious hornbills, and one scooter crash I’ll never forget — Pangkor Island was the peaceful reset I didn’t know I needed. If you’re craving slow travel, local fruit, and the kind of travel stories that leave a scar (and a laugh), here’s everything you need to know.
Kuala Lumpur City Guide
Street food, skyline views, and temple steps under the tropical sun — Kuala Lumpur was our first taste of Malaysia, and it delivered. From the colourful chaos of Chinatown to the quiet calm of the National Mosque, this city surprised me at every turn. Here’s where we stayed, what we saw, and why I knew — even after just a few days — that we’d made the right call choosing Malaysia.