Where to Stay at Lake Atitlan: Why I’d Pick San Juan
We stayed in San Marcos, but I’d book San Juan La Laguna. A town-by-town look at Lake Atitlan, with lancha fares, last-boat times and how long to stay.
Where to Stay in Sri Lanka – 6 Epic Locations
Six epic places to stay in Sri Lanka, with one memorable hotel for ancient cities, sacred mountains, tea country, elephants and the beach.
Where to Stay in Goa: My 3-Base Route for 7-10 Days
My honest three-base Goa itinerary: Arambol, colonial Panaji and Palolem, with characterful places to stay and a practical 7-10 day split.
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Best Places To Stay In Vanuatu (Where I Would Book In 2026)
If you want one answer for where to stay in Vanuatu, book Nasama. Here are the caveats for budget, couples, families and luxury.
The 5 Kilimanjaro Tour Operators I’d Actually Shortlist
My honest shortlist of Kilimanjaro tour operators after climbing the 8-day Lemosho route, plus how to avoid cheap operators that cut corners on safety or porter welfare.
Best Things To Do In & around Port Vila, Vanuatu (5 Days on Efate)
The Efate activities I would actually prioritise: one island-loop day, Lelepa, Paradise Cove, Top Rock, Blue Lagoon/Eton, kava, local food, and the caveats I would watch.
The Best Beaches in Koh Phangan, Thailand (I Visited Them All!)
My honest ranking of the best beaches in Koh Phangan, from the north-side swimming beaches to the places I would only visit for sunset, food or chaos.
12 Best Things To Do In Zanzibar (My Two-Week Guide)
The 12 Zanzibar experiences I would actually prioritise after spending almost two weeks there, plus a realistic one-week route.
Hiking Mount Rinjani, Lombok | My Tips + Route Map!
Mount Rinjani is a 3,726-meter-high (active) volcano on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It’s known for its stunning caldera lake,…
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