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Review: Pangkor Laut Resort – Malaysia


Wow…. Just WOW. That is the word that best sums up our stay at Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia. With our first anniversary coming up I was on the lookout for something special. This place certainly delivered on all counts. Just WOW!   Getting to Pangkor Laut Our journey started with a 3-hour drive from Penang (or if coming for, KL about…

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Expat Getaways 5 Days in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.

5 Days in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland


Tropical North Queensland is paradise. The Great Barrier Reef and world heritage rainforests are right on your doorstep. With direct international flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines and New Zealand, Cairns is the perfect gateway to start your exploration.     Lets be clear – three days is not enough. Hell, one week, one month, one lifetime is…

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Saving Sea Turtles, Costa Rica and Sri Lanka.

Saving Sea Turtless


  Last week in Sri Lanka I had an amazing experience. I got to release baby sea turtles into the ocean! It’s an experience I’ve had before in Costa Rica and something that I’m very passionate about. This time it was even more special because I got to share it with my husband Andrew.   If you know me you will…

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A scuba diving trip to Ticao Island Resort in the Philippines is the perfect mix of great diving, friendly hospitality and fantastic scenery.

Diving Ticao Island – Philippines


Pristine waters, warm temperatures, good food and great hospitality.  The perfect combination to a great diving holiday. I’m always looking for dive trip inspiration. Let me know your favourite scuba spot in the comments. Ideal Itinerary- 4 nights Day 1: Early flight to Manila in time for the lunchtime flight to Legazpi. Transfer to Ticao Island Resort and in theory you should be sipping a…

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