Author Archives : Jess

Expat Getaways Top 10 destinations of 2016

Top 10 of 2016


As we move into December you start to reflect on the year that was. Looking back I can confidently say it was nothing short of EPIC! Especially coming off the back of a fairly turbulent 2014 and 2015. In short… Hong Kong, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Italy, Malta, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Malaysia, Dubai, Vietnam and four trips home to…

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48 Hours Layover Bangkok

48 Hours in Bangkok


Bangkok is a popular stopover for many tourists visiting Thailand and is the gateway to South East Asia. In fact, it was the first place I ever travelled to as a naïve teenager fresh out of high school! It can be overwhelming for the first time traveller and many leave remembering only the heat, chaotic traffic and questionable smells as…

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3 Nights in Guangxi, China

3 Nights in Guangxi Province, China


When I think of China I think of big cities, pollution and chaos. The Guangxi province was the complete antidote to all that. Stunning rivers running through limestone karsts, rice-terraced mountains shrouded in mist and a lively city scene.   Our Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Guilin, transfer to Yangshuo, Impressions of Light Show Day 2: Explore the countryside by bike…

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5 Nights in India's Golden Triangle. Delhi, Jaipur and Agra

5 Nights Golden Triangle – Delhi, Jaipur & Agra, India


Colourful, loud, overwhelming… India delivered everything I wanted and more. People rave about India. They speak highly and with such passion, but it hasn’t really been on my radar. That is until I visited and became one of those people. I’ve seen one small corner of India and become hooked! Where in India should I go next? Have your say…

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