A Beginner’s Guide to Bali

So you’re thinking of visiting Bali for your next holiday, but are not quite sure what to expect? Below I’ve put together a quick guide that will hopefully answer any questions you may have about visiting this tropical paradise. When to go? Bali has two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. The rainy season runs from … Read more

One Week Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak

Koh Mak Sunset - One Week Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak - The Trusted Traveller

When travelers think of the Thai islands, they commonly refer to the islands in the south of Thailand. Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. However, there are some equally as amazing islands located about 4 hours east of Bangkok near to the Cambodian border, which are just waiting to be explored. In this itinerary … Read more

The Ultimate Peru Itinerary: (up to) One Month

Machu Picchu - The Best of Peru Itinerary: (up to) One Month - The Trusted Traveller

Backpacking in Peru should be on any travel enthusiast’s bucket list. The South American nation has it all: ancient ruins and modern cities, humid jungle and searing desert, laid-back beach towns and highland communities. Additionally, Peru is cheap, relatively safe and has a fantastic community of travelers and expats. But, with so many attractions, it … Read more

3 Days in the Atherton Tablelands: The Perfect Self-Drive Itinerary

Millstream Falls - 3 Days in the Atherton Tablelands: The Perfect Self-Drive Itinerary - The Trusted Traveller

This is a guest post by Stephanie from the travel blog, Big World Small Pockets. Australia’s fabulous Atherton Tablelands lie in the beautiful rolling hills behind Cairns, the main city in tropical north Queensland. Full of stunning waterfalls, rainforest drives, bespoke food producers, country markets and fascinating heritage, there’s a whole heap of stuff to … Read more