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Taiwan Lantern Festival vs Sky Lantern Festival

All, Asia, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Taiwan

Attending the Taiwan Lantern Festival vs Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

Every Lunar New Year, Taiwan's Lantern Festival and Sky Lantern Festival illuminate and excite. Here's what to consider when planning your visit.

Incredible islands with penguins

Africa, All, Aruba, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Destinations, Europe, Fiji, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Islands and Beaches, Jamaica, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Oceania, Off the beaten path, offbeat, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, The Falkland Islands, Wildlife and Nature

25 Unique and Incredible Islands To Visit in 2026

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and temples, these are some of the world's best islands to visit for a unique escape in 2026.

Sunrise angkor wat photography

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, Destinations, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan

11 Amazing Places to Visit in Asia

Backpacking around Asia has been incredible. From unforgettable Angkor Wat to gorgeous remote islands, these are some of my favourite spots.

Waking up to views like this in Tajikistan was magical

Africa, All, Asia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Caribbean, Destinations, Dominica, Estonia, Europe, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Peru, Portugal, seasonal, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, The Americas, Wildlife and Nature

14 Epic Multi-Day Hiking Destinations: From Famed Peaks to Offbeat Trails

Get outside and soothe your soul on one of these offbeat multi-day hiking trails covering peaks, pilgrimages and coastal escapes.

Hey, I’m Dan…

...and I'm obsessed with getting lost in new places and meeting new faces. From remote Atlantic Islands full of Penguins, to bustling Italian cities crammed with amazing architecture. I've been lucky enough to turn my passion for travel and photography into my job, and spent four years travelling full time before settling down in Portugal - a far cry from the life I thought I would have when I left my London restaurant managers job. This website is full of my favourite places and people, and stories from the road - I hope it can help you explore the world a little bit better through tips, advice, and personal stories. Safe travels!

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