Best Yoga in Ubud, Bali (5 Studios I Actually Tried)
Five Ubud yoga studios I actually tried, with my honest picks for beginners, atmosphere, price, location and the best overall class experience.
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How Many Days in Ubud? (After Spending a Week There)
My honest answer on how long to spend in Ubud, whether two days is enough, what to do with three or four, and where I would stay and eat.
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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.
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What Is Bali Belly? (And What to Do If You Get It)
What Bali belly actually is, what happened to us, how to reduce the risk and when travellers’ diarrhoea needs medical attention.
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How to Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (After Doing It 5 Times)
I’ve walked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at least five times. Here is how to organise the shuttle, choose the weather and walk the route from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi.
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10 Best Restaurants in Leh, Ladakh (Where to Actually Eat)
The ten Leh restaurants I would actually recommend, from proper Ladakhi food and giant momos to pizza, coffee and one excellent Alchi day-trip lunch.
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New Zealand’s 11 Great Walks (Which One Should You Do?)
I’ve completed eight of New Zealand’s eleven Great Walks. Here is my honest comparison, who each track suits and which one I would book first.
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The 5 Best Luxury Resorts in Koh Samui (My Honest Shortlist)
My honest shortlist of Koh Samui’s best luxury resorts, with current USD prices, one full resort stay and two shameless pool-crashing visits.
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The 5 Best Beaches in Zanzibar (And Which Coast to Choose)
My honest comparison of Paje, Matemwe, Kendwa, Kizimkazi and Michamvi, including Zanzibar’s tides, swimming conditions and which coast I would choose.
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Tongariro Northern Circuit: My Complete 2026/27 Guide
My first-hand Tongariro Northern Circuit guide, updated for the temporary 2026/27 one-way route, new Oturere Hut, current fees and a practical three-day itinerary.
