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  • Mount Ryongak – Hiking in North Korea

    Mount Ryongak – Hiking in North Korea

    Of all the places I’ve hiked, which granted isn’t that large a list, North Korea is definitely the most unique! I was on an extended tour which meant that we had time to hike to the top of Mount Ryongak on the outskirts of Pyongyang. I was a bit hesitant, but it ended up being…


  • Spotting Seals at Forvie Sands

    Spotting Seals at Forvie Sands

    There are many places to find Seals in Scotland. When I’m in Aberdeenshire I love to visit the seals at Forvie Sands. I’ve been lucky enough to spot them every time I’ve visited, and it’s a beautiful location. Seals are one of my favourite sea creatures. In Scotland there is the myth of the Selkie…


  • The Devil’s Museum in Kaunas

    The Devil’s Museum in Kaunas

    I love visiting museums, especially more unique ones, and so I had to include a visit to the Devil’s Museum in Kaunas. I was originally planning to just head straight to Vilnius but decided to explore a little first. When I heard about this museum, I was very glad I didn’t miss it! Unfortunately I…


  • Swimming in Hinagdanan Cave

    Swimming in Hinagdanan Cave

    Although the Philippines is full of amazing beaches to relax and swim on, my favourite swimming spot was Hinagdanan Cave. Located on the North side of Panglao island, it’s a perfect place to add to your itinerary. It’s not a large cave, but it’s beautiful and the water is very refreshing and cool which is…


  • Pyongyang Cold Noodles

    Pyongyang Cold Noodles

    Pyongyang Cold Noodles, also known as raengmyŏn (랭면) is one of the most famous dishes from North Korea. There are records of it dating back to the Joseon Dynasty which ended in the 19th century. The Dish As you might have guessed from a dish called Pyongyang Cold Noodles, it’s served cold. The broth is…


  • An evening of Traditional Lao Storytelling

    An evening of Traditional Lao Storytelling

    In Luang Prabang, there is the opportunity to listen to some traditional Lao storytelling and I cannot recommend it enough! Aside from travelling, my biggest interest is definitely reading. I love fiction, and I especially love reading books set in the countries I visit. Traditional stories are so important due to their important role in…


  • Finding a cheap Ha Long Bay cruise

    Finding a cheap Ha Long Bay cruise

    Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, so there are plenty of companies offering tours, making it difficult to figure out how to get a good but cheap Ha Long Bay cruise. The cheapest options are definitely the single-day trips as they avoid the expensive fees for staying overnight. If…


Hi, I’m Sarah and I love to travel. If I’m not travelling, I’m curled up with a book or two. Here you can find information about both my adventures, and some suggested reading of books set in various countries.