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What’s the Point in Writing a Bucket List?

Ten years ago I wrote a “life list” which I have kept in my wallet ever since. I have always loved lists and as the trend to create bucket lists had lead to a blockbuster film, I felt that writing out a list of things to do in my life …

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Hong Kong Island Food Tour – Review

I love sampling new food when I travel, and what better way to experience a new city than doing a walking food tour. A city like Hong Kong has so many different cuisines to sample that unless you know where to go, you will miss something. Normally when I travel …

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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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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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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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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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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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