Author: wildrosetravel
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How far is too far?
As a travel blogger all I do is write about journeys away from home, be it 1 hour by plane or 18. But what is distance? For me the most recognisable measure of being so far from “home” is the time. I’m 8-hours apart from my family, my dog, my things. When I’m awake they’re…
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Gozo
Here is your ultimate Gozo Travel Guide, introducing the top 7 things to do in Gozo, Malta. From Marsalforn Salt Pans to Ta Pinu Basilica, this guide has got your trip to Gozo covered.
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Ipoh
The History of Concubine Lane in Ipoh October 2022 Known mostly by travellers as the gateway to the Cameron Highlands, the British Colonial city of Ipoh is also known for it’s street art and street food. Ipoh is the capital city of Malaysia’s Perak state, lying 200km North of Kuala Lumpur. In 2010, it was…
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Langkawi
Langkawi October 2022 Situated 30km off the north-west coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea. Adjacent to the Thai border, this duty-free island boasts white sand beaches, lush green mountains and limestone cliffs. We arrived in Langkawi with no solid plan on how long to stay, but had…
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Lunch at the Waterfall
Lunch at the Waterfall October 2022 Location Inspiration: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Cooling water droplets land on my cheeks as I approach the rivers edge, beautifully deafened by the waterfalls roar. My skin prickles with the arrival of goosebumps as the temperature drops a degree or two by the water; a welcoming relief. After two hours…
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From Kandy to Ella
From Kandy to Ella by train January 2023 From Kandy to Ella, 7-hours I shall never forget. Tropical heat and suffocating air filled with an amalgamation of smells and plethora of nationalities, ages, shapes and sizes, consumed the 7-hour journey from Kandy to Ella by train. Jam-packed like sardines, hundreds boarded the train at Kandy…
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Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands October 2022 Roughly 200km North of Kuala Lumpur lies the Cameron Highlands. Travelling from Ipoh (90km East), the Cameron Highlands are in easy reach by bus. Not for the faint-hearted or easily unsettled stomachs, the short (approx. 2-3 hours) but heart-racing journey takes you up and amongst the highland hills via twisting roads…
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Zebra
Zebra is a piece I wrote a few years ago to remember the most standout moment of my two-week volunteer experience on a private game reserve in South Africa. Zebra “No phone, no camera, no book. Only water, a pen and paper and yourselves, are allowed.” Upon boarding the 4×4 land cruiser, apprehensive as always…
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Georgetown, Penang
Georgetown, Penang October 2022 Situated in the North West of Malaysia is Georgetown, the capital of Penang state. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, be sure to add it to your Malaysian itinerary. From the Cameron Highlands, the journey to Georgetown is a 2-3 hour bus, followed by a short 30-minute ferry.…
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Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island September 2022 Lying just off the West coast of Peninsular Malaysia is Pangkor island (Pulau Pangkor), with easy connections to the capital of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur. Whilst not initially on the Malaysian itinerary, Pangkor is a place I’d never heard of. One evening in Malacca, we sat down to plan our next…
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