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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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.
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6 Places to Swim on the Kumano Kodo (That I Actually Swam)
Six places I actually swam while walking the Kumano Kodo, including Chikatsuyu, Kawayu, Kowaze, Koguchi and Blue Beach Nachi.
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Coromandel Pinnacles Walk (My Complete Guide)
My practical guide to walking the Coromandel Pinnacles as a day hike or overnight trip, including the route, hut, packing and Hoffmans Pool.
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Best Places to Eat in Koh Phangan (6 Spots I’d Go Back To)
My honest Koh Phangan food guide: the markets, Thai restaurants, coffee spots and one Italian place I would actually go back to.
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What To Eat In Vanuatu (Local Foods I’d Actually Look For)
What to eat in Vanuatu, from laplap and tuluk to Kai Vanua, fresh fish, Vanuatu beef, kava, Tanna coffee, and 83 Islands rum.
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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.
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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.
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Kumano Kodo vs Nakasendo Way: Which Hike Should You Choose?
My honest Kumano Kodo vs Nakasendo Way comparison after walking both: which hike is harder, which feels more immersive, how accommodation works, and which Japan walking route I would choose first.
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Where to Eat in Panjim, Goa | Updated 2026 Local Guide
The 7 restaurants in Panjim that are actually worth your time – from Bombil’s lunch-only Goan thali (the best I’ve ever eaten) to Cafe Tato’s 1913 patal bhaji and the wood-fired bakery that’s been running since 1930. Updated 2026.
