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THE FLYING BELLE
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Oct 19, 20206 min read
Escape to Jersey, Channel Islands
Hello lovely friends! Is everyone managing to stay on board the frantic coronacoaster of life? There have been moments where I’ve been...
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![Lombok to Flores - The Wanua Adventure Experience](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afcd7c_9b9b098e27cd4f87ad638b4f9fd0afd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/afcd7c_9b9b098e27cd4f87ad638b4f9fd0afd7~mv2.webp)
May 9, 20206 min read
Lombok to Flores - The Wanua Adventure Experience
For my last adventure in Indonesia, I wanted to do something a bit unique and out there. A girl I had met in Vietnam suggested I do a...
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May 2, 202013 min read
A Baliful time in Indonesia
Hey everyone, hope you're all keeping safe and well. Can anyone believe it's already May? Time seems to have taken on a completely...
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Apr 24, 202011 min read
Backpacking from the South to North of Vietnam - Key stops and stuff you should know
Hey everyone, I hope you're all managing to stay positive and motivated during this lockdown. I tend to feel a vast ray of emotions every...
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Apr 13, 20203 min read
What it was like to experience the Killing Fields and S21 in Phnom Penh
"So, how are you guys all feeling?" asked our tour guide as we returned to our seats on the bus. No one spoke. Our tour guide could sense...
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Jan 11, 20204 min read
Island life in Cambodia, what could Koh Rong?
Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well and had a fabulous Christmas and new year. Yes, it's been a while. Over a month! Don't worry,...
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Nov 25, 20193 min read
Battambang homestay experience - spending the night with a local Cambodian family
Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well and getting into the festive spirit. I have to keep reminding myself that it's nearly Christmas....
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Nov 19, 20192 min read
All aboard the Battambang Bamboo train!
After Siem Reap, we drove to Battambang, Cambodia’s second largest city located in the northwest. We walked around the bustling markets...
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Nov 8, 20195 min read
What I learnt after spending 6 nights at a party hostel in Siem Reap
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all doing well, welcome to my second blog post about Cambodia. So, from what I’ve been told from fellow...
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Oct 25, 20194 min read
Angkor What? Exploring the most ancient 7 wonders of the world.
Hey everyone! Remember me? My god, it’s been nearly 2 weeks since my last post... so I guess I understand if you’ve totally forgotten...
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Oct 12, 20194 min read
Been there, Don Det
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. To those of you in the UK, I hope you’re carrying those happy sunshine summertime vibes into...
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Oct 5, 20195 min read
48 hours in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a great place to stop off if you’re travelling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. We only spent two nights there, so didn’t...
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Sep 19, 20194 min read
Mekong Village homestay : what it’s like to sleep in a jungle in Laos
Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m in Laos! I’m currently sat on the bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane feeling like a shell...
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Sep 11, 20192 min read
A day at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
If you have Instagram (or any form of social media), I’m sure you’ve come across people posting incredible pictures of themselves getting...
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Sep 7, 20193 min read
Bangkok will rock your socks
Hi everyone... here’s a post which is actually about my trip and not just me talking about feelings! Finally. I only spent 3 nights in...
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Sep 3, 20192 min read
Flight mode reflections
Tuesday 3rd September 2019 As I’m writing this, I’m on my second flight about 3 hours away from landing in Bangkok. Saying goodbye to my...
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Aug 23, 20195 min read
1 week until departure and packing tips!
Hi everyone, hope you're all good. If you're reading my blog for the first time, welcome! I'm Belle, just your average 22 year old...
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Jul 29, 20193 min read
34 days until departure
Hey lovely humans, sorry I've been a bit rubbish at posting lately. With only 34 more days until I leave, I've been working a LOT to save...
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Jul 11, 20193 min read
A heart-wrenching story about Cambodia
In these past months leading up to my departure, I've been trying to read a lot about the countries I'll be visiting (because, you know,...
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Jun 19, 20192 min read
I bought my backpack!
After having a bit of a nightmare with online shopping (I managed to accidentally order 4 bags in the process), I'm very happy with my...
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