1) Donsol, Philippines In this little town in southern Luzon just off the coast in a spot where Whale Sharks – the largest fish in the sea come to feed. From here you can go out for a day with a boat and swim with the sharks…

Thailand is usually the best place to start for the first time independent traveler. It’s very easy to get around and there are always lots of other backpackers about to chat and hang out with…

Puerto Princesa is like most capitols you will find in the Philippines with not much going on for visitors. It is a town to get yourself sorted with essentials before you move around the island…

If you are travelling over land from Ecuador in to Peru you will probably arrive first in Piura a fairly uninteresting border town. From here it is a further 4 – 6 hours to Chicalayo which…

When in Sucre cheesy as the ‘dino mobile’ looks a trip to the dinosaur footprints will exceed your expectations. The cost of a visit is cheap and the prints are extensive…

The capital city of Ecuador is Quito – a beautiful place built high up with in the mountains. For those with a head for heights take the telefonica cable car up from the base of the Pinchincha volcano for fabulous views…