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Is Bali Still a Cheap Holiday in 2026?
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 8 September 2026
- 10 minutes read
Is Bali Still a Cheap Holiday in 2026? The extra costs that can make Bali more expensive than you expect For decades, Bali has had a reputation as one of those wonderful holiday destinations where your money goes a long way. Affordable accommodation, cheap meals, inexpensive massages and relatively low transport costs helped make Bali […]
When Going Home Doesn’t Quite Feel Like Going Home Anymore
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 27 August 2026
- 12 minutes read
When Going Home Doesn’t Quite Feel Like Going Home Anymore For most of my life, Perth was simply home. It was familiar, predictable and filled with the people, places and routines that shaped who I was. But after spending so much time travelling and living in Vietnam, returning to Perth now feels different. It is […]
A Slow Day Through Hoi An’s Local Villages
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 7 August 2026
- 7 minutes read
Beyond the Ancient Town: A Slow Day Through Hoi An’s Local Villages An unhurried journey through An Bang, Tra Que, Cam Kim and Thanh Ha Hoi An is one of those places that draws you back. Most visitors know it for the lanterns, ochre-coloured buildings and busy riverside streets of the Ancient Town. But on […]
Sapa, Vietnam: The Journey Is Long… But So Is the Memory
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 23 July 2026
- 16 minutes read
Sapa, Vietnam: The Journey Is Long… But So Is the Memory Three days, one mountain hidden by cloud, an unimpressed pony, and a journey I’ll never forget. If you’re planning a trip to Sapa, Vietnam, one thing you should know is that getting there isn’t quite as simple as booking a flight and jumping in […]
When Kindness Doesn’t Need an Audience
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 5 July 2026
- 9 minutes read
When Kindness Doesn’t Need an Audience In a world where compassion is increasingly measured in likes and views, two unforgettable experiences in Vietnam reminded me what genuine kindness really looks like. Somewhere along the way, kindness became content. Every day our social media feeds are filled with videos of strangers handing money to someone in […]
How Travel Changes As We Get Older
- by Sheridan-Leigh
- 22 June 2026
- 9 minutes read
How Travel Changes As We Get Older (And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing) Why the Perfect Holiday at 25 Is Often Very Different From the Perfect Holiday at 55 When I was younger, I thought travel was about collecting experiences. The more countries you visited, the better traveller you were. The more attractions you […]
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