Solo Traveller Archives - The Occasional Traveller

My 2-day Suncheon itinerary for sightseeing solo

June 17, 2019 October 17, 2019 / Korea

Whether it’s K-drama dreams, heritage architecture or spectacular viewpoints, Suncheon is the perfect escape from busy Busan. A guide for indie travellers on a budget.

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CabinZero ADV Pro Review: Does it match up to Military?

May 5, 2019 December 19, 2019 / Review, Sponsored, Travel Gear

Testing out the new CabinZero backpack – here’s a detailed CabinZero ADV Pro review and how it matches up to my current favourite CabinZero Military.

My favourite luxury hostels in Taiwan for an affordable yet stylish stay

April 24, 2019 October 14, 2019 / Taiwan, Travel Planning

No need to break the budget or rough it out – here are some of my favourite luxury hostels in Taiwan with super cool design and personality that are very affordable.

How to visit Dragonstone in real life: from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

March 31, 2019 December 25, 2019 / Spain

Have your Daenerys Targaryen moment: A guide on how to get from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, film location for Dragonstone in the HBO Game of Thrones TV series.

How I pack carry-on only for my travels

August 16, 2018 August 12, 2018 / How I Travel, Sponsored, Travel Gear

Curious about how I pack for carry-on only? Here’s a detailed breakdown of my favourite travel gear and howI squeeze it all into a cabin-sized backpack.

Behold Las Lajas Sanctuary – the most beautiful church in Colombia

January 6, 2018 September 5, 2018 / Colombia

Of 16 hour bus rides and making friends on a cable car – a story about my border-crossing experience from Colombia to Ecuador and my detour to see the beautiful Las Lajas Sanctuary in Ipiales.

That time I lost my voice while travelling

December 4, 2017 September 4, 2019 / Anecdotes, Poland

My travels aren’t always rosy: Here’s more about that time I lost my voice completely while travelling in Krakow.

How to enjoy a Xiamen weekend getaway solo

November 19, 2017 October 18, 2019 / China, FAM Trip

A practical guide on how to have yourself a Xiamen weekend getaway with a detailed 3D2N itinerary focused on the Siming district and the famous Gulangyu.