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    The Lite Backpacker Activities, Backpacking Tips, Cambodia, Countries, Laos, Malaysia, Reviews, Thailand, Tips, Vietnam September 15, 2016
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    The Lite Backpacker Cooking Classes, Countries, Eating Out, Hong Kong, Reviews May 16, 2018
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    The Lite Backpacker Activities, Countries, Reviews, Singapore September 21, 2015
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Why You Should Visit Turtle Island in Borneo

Borneo’s turtle island is a once in a lifetime experience. A chance to get up close and personal with some of this planets ancient creatures, in a sustainable and environmentally supportive way. Who doesn’t love turtles? Not loving turtles is like not loving puppies or kittens. They are amazing creatures …

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How to Dive in Borneo on a Budget

Heading to Malaysia and want to do something adventurous? I suggest going for a dive in Sabah, Borneo, in particular the island of Mabul. The diving in Borneo is spectacular, the water is warm and clear, the wildlife is plentiful and the people are friendly. If you are a dive …

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Scuba Junkie’s, Mabul, Borneo – Accommodation Review

Not booking more time at Scuba Junkie’s Resort on Mabul, Borneo was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Ok, maybe that is a little bit of an exaggeration… I have definitely made worse decisions, but this one is definitely in my top 20. So why did I …

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Top Tips for the Everyday Person Climbing Mt Kinabalu

Climbing Mt Kinabalu was simultaneously one of the hardest things I have ever done… and one of the most rewarding. I have never felt so miserable and yet so determined. So elated yet exhausted. So cold and yet excited. Everything about the experience was a challenge which drew me far …

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A Taste of Borneo Cooking Class – Review

Doing a Borneo cooking class is a must for anyone who is visiting the island. It is a unique opportunity to taste and experience food that is authentically Bornean. I was staying in the district of Sabah on Borneo, which is one of the Malaysian sections of the island. I …

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Interesting and Fun Things to do in Canberra, Australia’s Capital City!

There are loads of interesting and fun things to do in Canberra if you know where to go, I always say that a local’s guide to any city is the key to unlocking its hidden gems. Well lucky for you, I am a former Canberran, having spent my formative years …

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Alas! Another a walk in the South of France

Escaping to the South of France for a week of relaxation wasn’t just great for the body but also amazing for the soul. Everyday I took myself out for a walk, sometimes I would visit mountain lakes, other times I would wander through the cobbled streets of historical towns and …

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5 Ways to Sell Your Stuff before Travelling the World

Selling your stuff is a great way to make a little extra cash before you head off on an adventure. I have said it many times before but travel, especially long term travel, is a choice. Unless you oober wealthy then you need to make changes to make adventures happen. …

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Put Snorkelling, Caye Caulker, on your Bucketlist

Planning a trip to Central America? Make sure you add snorkelling Caye Caulker, Belize, to your itinerary. Not only is it beautiful and fun, but a day of swimming is a great way to stay fit while you are travelling.  Caye Caulker is one of the most beautiful places I …

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Stay in an AirBnB Chateau in the South of France – Review

Staying in a château in the South of France has always been a dream of mine, but I thought it would have to wait until I won the lotto or sold the rights to my screenplay. After weeks of travelling through some of Europe’s most amazing cities I had decided …

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Hello, I’m Helen, AKA The Lite Backpacker – an Australian with an English accent (thanks to having one English parent) on the 30 side of my 20s. Like so many Australians, at 18 I packed up my backpack and headed to Europe, flittering from museum to bar for nearly a year. When I came home I thought I had gotten the “travel bug” out of my system as well as putting on an unhealthy amount of “backpacking weight”. Instead, within 6 months I had booked my next trip, with a vow of finding a way to enjoy travel food without the weight gain. Read More about “About Me”…

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