TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Explore my honest travel guides from around the world, including Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, India, the Netherlands, Italy, Iceland, Mauritius, South Africa, Hawaii, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and more. Each destination guide includes real travel tips, personal experiences, vlogs, itineraries, food, culture, things to do, and the kind of understanding you only get after actually going there.

Planning a trip to Indonesia? Start with my Indonesia Travel Guide, then explore my 3-Week Indonesia Itinerary, Best Islands in Indonesia, 2-Week Bali Itinerary, Best Snorkeling in Bali and Best Volcano Hikes in Indonesia.

I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Indonesia, from living in Bali to road tripping across Java, island hopping around Lombok and exploring the Nusa Islands. I’ve sailed through Komodo, road-tripped wild Sumba and travelled all the way to remote Rote.

Every island feels completely different, which is exactly why Indonesia is a country you keep coming back to.

Traveler wrapped in warm clothes during sunrise near Mount Bromo in East Java
Girl sitting with a coconut in hand, on a sunny day in the Tegalalang ricefields in Ubud, Bali.
Travelers sitting on a local boat during a trip to Gili Asahan in southwest Lombok
Traveler sitting on a liveaboard boat during a Komodo National Park sailing trip
Carlijn standing at a dramatic island viewpoint in Komodo National Park for her Indonesia travel guide
Crystal-clear turquoise lagoon and white sand at Le Morne Beach in Mauritius.

Mauritius is so much more than a honeymoon island. Beyond the turquoise lagoons and beautiful resorts, you’ll find mountains, waterfalls, temples, markets, hiking trails, fishing villages, incredible beaches and a culture shaped by Indian, Creole, Chinese, French and African influences. It is one of those destinations where you can spend one day doing absolutely nothing by the water and the next hiking, road tripping or chasing waterfalls.

If you’re planning a trip, start with my Mauritius Travel Guide, then explore the Best Things to Do in Mauritius, follow my 2-Week Mauritius Itinerary, discover the Best Beaches in Mauritius, read about Whale Watching in Mauritius or figure out Where to Stay in Mauritius. These guides cover everything from Le Morne and Chamarel to Black River Gorges, Grand Baie, Port Louis, Île aux Cerfs and the wilder southern coastline.

Mauritius is perfect if you want a tropical island trip that mixes beaches with actual adventure, rather than spending the entire holiday inside a resort.

Traveler relaxing beside clear lagoon water after snorkeling in Mauritius
Traveler on a boat with Le Morne Brabant behind her in Mauritius
Traveler walking beside a palm-lined tropical beach in Mauritius
Traveler standing beneath palm trees on a beach in Mauritius

New Zealand’s South Island feels almost purpose-built for road trips. Snow-covered mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, rainforest, vineyards, wild coastline and huge stretches of empty road somehow all fit onto the same island.

Start with my New Zealand South Island Travel Guide for the complete overview, then use my How to Plan a New Zealand Road Trip to work out your route, driving times, weather and campervan logistics.

If you’re travelling by motorhome, I’ve also written a complete Freedom Camping in New Zealand South Island Guide covering the current rules, Green Warrant requirements, DOC campsites and legal overnight options, plus my New Zealand Campervan Tour + 10-Day RV Road Trip Cost with the real numbers behind our trip.

Once they’re published, this paragraph should also link naturally to the 10-Day New Zealand South Island Itinerary and Must-See Spots in New Zealand’s South Island.

Winding road through a mountain valley with snowy peaks in New Zealand
Bright blue lake surrounded by forest and mountains in New Zealand
Lupin flowers blooming beside a lake at sunset in New Zealand
Scenic mountain road through golden hills in New Zealand
Scenic mountain road during a New Zealand road trip
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