Alaçatı (pronounced “Ala-cha-ti”) is a small town just a hop and skip away from Izmir on the west coast of Turkey (now officially known as Türkiye). The charming town is a hidden gem that most people haven’t heard of, and the majority of first-time visitors leave Alaçati off their Turkey itinerary. In fact, we hadn’t…
Pamukkale is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. How can we ensure that it is preserved for generations to come? Pamukkale’s white calcium travertines have been described as “stunning”, “unreal” and “otherworldly”, and the name literally means “cotton castle” in Turkish. Pamukkale is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular natural landscapes…
The underrated Turquoise Coast in Turkey has it all: from a spectacular aquamarine coastline to ancient ruins and cities. Read on for the best things to do in Fethiye and Oludeniz! It’s taken me a while to write this guide to Fethiye in Turkey, and I’m convinced that it’s because I just want to keep…
Wondering what not to do in Hong Kong? Read on to avoid making any Hong Kong travel mistakes! Are you traveling to Hong Kong for the first time? As with any new travel destination, there are some important dos and don’ts that you should know before traveling to Hong Kong. Keep reading for some insider…
Vang Vieng is famous for its idyllic aquamarine-coloured blue lagoons. Read on for how to get to the blue lagoons, the differences between them and which one is my personal favorite! Though there are a number of incredible things to do in Vang Vieng, frolicking in the blue lagoons of Vang Vieng is still one…