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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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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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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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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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#bushwalk #hiking #getlost #adventure #hollidays #summerdays #nswtravel #travelnsw
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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