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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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Star Mabul Lodge, Borneo – Accommodation Review

Booking into Star Mabul Lodge on the island of Mabul off the coast of Sabah, Borneo was one of the worst decisions travel decisions I have made. This is a negative review, but I am aware that there were some great things about the place such as the staff and …

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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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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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25 Backpacker Tips for South East Asia

Heading for a trip to South East Asia and not sure what to expect? Trying to get your head around all the stories (good and bad) to work out what to do? You know to eat from the street stalls, and to always haggle but what about the little things, …

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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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