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The Best Hostels Around the World

I've stayed in over 100 hostels and these are my favourites: look no further for a regularly updated list of the best hostels around the world with my honest reviews.

Margaux

May 316 min read

Tall waterfall cascading through dense green rainforest, misty and lush with no people visible

How Much to Budget to Backpack Southeast Asia: Cost Breakdown

How much do you need to budget to backpack southeast Asia? Cost breakdown of southeast Asia’s most popular countries to travel: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Margaux

May 245 min read

Wooden pier over turquoise water with a forested green hillside and clear blue sky.

How to get around Borneo, Malaysia

How to get around Borneo, Malaysia: everything you need to know about taking buses, ferries, and taxis in Borneo.

Margaux

Feb 153 min read

Giant golden Hindu statue beside rainbow stairs at Batu Caves, with visitors climbing between lush limestone cliffs and blue sky

The Best Things to do in Kuala Lumpur: 2 day itinerary

A guide of the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, over two days. Including how to get around and budgeting.

Margaux

Jul 16, 20253 min read

Lush tropical rainforest canopy under a clear blue sky, dense green trees and palms in bright daylight.

One Week Malaysian Borneo Itinerary

A one week itinerary for Malaysian Borneo, including rainforest, orangutans, safaris, and beaches.

Margaux

Jul 28, 20246 min read

Jagged mountain peak at dawn with tiny hikers on a rocky slope beneath a pastel blue-pink sky.

Complete Guide to Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia

Your complete guide to climbing Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia: two-day itinerary, what the hike is like, how to book, what it costs, packing list, and top tips and advice.

Margaux

Jul 27, 20247 min read