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The Ultimate Sabah, Borneo Itinerary on a Budget

Looking for a cheap and easy tropical escape? Then put Sabah, Borneo on your list of places to visit! I was in need of a winter escape but didn’t have the funds to head to Europe. After a quick “Skyscanner fly anywhere” search, I discovered that Sabah, Borneo was close, …

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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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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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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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Get Lost in Venice

I love Venice, it is one of my favourite cities in the whole world. I love the streets, the history, the people, the boats and most of all – I love how I can spend a day getting lost. A lot of people will tell you that they didn’t like …

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Tips for Riding a Moto in South East Asia

I often get asked if I would hire a moto in South East Asia as a solo female backpacker…. well the short answer is, yes. I have done on a number of occasions. Riding a moto in South East Asia is a rite of passage for many backpackers. However,  the long …

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Chanita Thai Cooking Class – Review

Thailand is full of amazing food and amazing cooking classes. However, Chanita Thai Cooking Class on Koh Samui was a disappointing experience that I wouldn’t recommend. I would recommend doing a Thai cooking class somewhere else though as I have had lots of amazing experiences in the past. On this …

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$5 Feast – Taco’s in Tulum, Mexico

Today’s $5 Feast – is from one of my favourite places in the world. Mexico. I always knew that I loved Mexican food, but it wasn’t until I went there that I realised that I also love the country. So this month I have been chatting with the amazing Brittany …

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Australian Prawn and Mango Lettuce Cups Recipe

It is an ongoing struggle for Australian’s that where ever we go in the world we are asked to repeat the phrase “throw a shrimp on the barbie”. We don’t have a problem repeating this phrase, or any other iconic Australian ling to show off our accent that many think …

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Every single beach we walked past had crystal clea Every single beach we walked past had crystal clear water and stunning sand. All I wanted was to jump in every time. Didn’t help that it was 31 degrees by 9am (87 in Fahrenheit) 
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#australianbeaches #beachdays #summerdays #australiantravel #travellocal #nswtravel #travelnsw #sydneybeaches #thisissydney
Hiking the Mare e Mare in Corsica - absolutely ama Hiking the Mare e Mare in Corsica - absolutely amazing few days. We did this using a self guided walking company… so our bags and clean clothes would be waiting for us each day. I loved the accommodations we stayed in, as everyone was so friendly. But mostly, I loved the views! 
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This weeks recipe from my grandmothers stack of re This weeks recipe from my grandmothers stack of recipe cards is Baked Red Mullet. I had never eaten mullet before… except when she cooked me this meal, but I didn’t know what it was then (I wish I asked more questions). I quite liked it, it was a meaty fish but with a great flake. Her recipe said to peel the tomatoes… I did not do that, because who can be bothered. I also added some chilli. And I served it with beans and potatoes, just like she would have. 
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#grandmotherskitchen #fishrecipes #omnomnom #mulletfish #mulletrecipe  #summermeals
Afternoon bushwalks up Alum Mountain. A nice easy Afternoon bushwalks up Alum Mountain. A nice easy climb, with views that take your breath away. 
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Ajaccio - what more can I say Ajaccio - what more can I say
Off on a ramble today to pick some blackberries fo Off on a ramble today to pick some blackberries for our dessert tonight. Problem was I ate two blackberries for everyone I put in my bowl… ended up walking for 7.5kms to get enough.
A great day of bushwalking today, trying hard to g A great day of bushwalking today, trying hard to get my fitness back before my big hike in Corsica… stupid COVID. Loved how many different landscapes there was on this hike, something different every kilometre. 
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London really put a show on today, just enough sun London really put a show on today, just enough sunshine to keep us warm but not so much that it was sweaty while walking around… which is great because we did over 28,000 steps between pubs today. Best way to earn my next drink. 
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Every time I go on a weekend escape to the country Every time I go on a weekend escape to the country I say to myself “I am going to sleep in”… and every single time I wake up at dawn, too excited to sleep. Why can’t I be like that on mondays! 
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Absolutely stealing this Buddha bowl idea - shawar Absolutely stealing this Buddha bowl idea - shawarma chicken, hummus, grated cucumber, pickles, cherry tomatoes and roast potatoes on a bed of lettuce! 
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Day two of hiking the Mare de Mare, it was a very Day two of hiking the Mare de Mare, it was a very intense day! 35,000 steps and so many mountains climbed. But also breath taking views and glorious waterfall swims. These photos do not capture the beauty at all. 
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I may not be a fan of the winter darkness in the u I may not be a fan of the winter darkness in the uk, but I sure do love the late summer evenings with views like this for my aperol spritz. 
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I am a little in love with Corte, up high in the m I am a little in love with Corte, up high in the mountains of Corsica. Beautiful people, epic views, fantastic food and super nosey cat neighbours. 
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Exploring all the beautiful lane ways, getting los Exploring all the beautiful lane ways, getting lost looking at the ceramic art shops and of course the cheese shops… 🤤🤤🤤
It was a scorching hot day today, which makes for It was a scorching hot day today, which makes for some glorious evening photography. Loving these reflections.
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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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