Author Archives: Tasha Amy

La Paz Waterfall Garden & Monteverde – Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall Garden in Costa Rica | Travel Central America | San Jose | Hike | Zoo | Surf | Beach | Backpacking Costa Rica | Animals | What to do | Where to sleep | Swimming | Tubing | Backpackers Wanderlust |

Walking to school on a Saturday with two Australian girls make the early wake up slightly less horrible. Though, being the weekend, we weren’t at school to learn. Today it was a meeting point for our first trip outside the capital with Intercultura.  Soon enough we were travelling to La Paz Waterfall Garden and then onwards […]

Why Should I Pay to Volunteer?

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Why is being a volunteer so costly? So if you’ve come to this article, you’re obviously thinking about volunteering. Good for you, it’s such a rewarding thing to do when travelling, but can be expensive.  Though, like many people, when I first decided to volunteer I was sort of surprised by all the costs involved. My […]

Relaxing Day At Intercultura – Heredia, Costa Rica

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Thank the lord for afternoon classes ! After waking up surprisingly not hung over I skipped breakfast in exchange for some cooking lessons at Intercultura in Heredia. Thanks to my lack of general skills when it comes to food I stood back and ‘helped’ by occasionally touching the dough. They turned out yum though, made even better by some sweet fruit […]

The Best Tour Of Mandalay, Myanmar

Day Tour Mandalay Myanmar Including Visiting U Bein Bridge, Inwa Town, A Monestary, A Beautiful Sunset And Many More | What to do in Mandalay | Best things to do in Mandalay | Mandalay photography | Travel blog Mandalay | Backpackers Wanderlust |

All The Best Sites In Mandalay, Myanmar When I first put Mandalay on my itinerary I had the Robbie Williams song in my head and very little knowledge about what this city had to offer; well except the famous teak bridge of course. Even up until I arrived from Bagan I was still unsure of […]

A Layover In Kuala Lumpur

downstairs batu caves

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur Passing through immigration is a breeze. A quick hello to the customs officer and stamp of the passport and I am in. They wave me through security, because how much trouble could I be. KLIA2 is an expansive airport, multi leveled, half shopping mall half airport. It doesn’t take long for […]

Casco Viejo – The Jewel of Panama City

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Casco Viejo – The Jewel of Panama City Panama City is not the most beautiful place, though, hiding not too far away is the old city, Casco Viejo. With buildings constantly being restored the contrast between the old and the new as an amazing sight. The Spanish influences are around every corner making it the […]

Walking The Cinta Costero, Panama City

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What Is The Cinta Costero The Cinta Costero is the perfect place to take a walk while exploring Panama City in Panama. Located alongside The Bay of Panama it will take you from Punta Paitilla to Panama Viejo over a 32 hectare stretch. Throughout this time, you will be walking alongside grass areas, palm trees […]

Phillip Island, Victoria- A Day Trip From Melbourne

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This is part two of two from a day tour with Melbourne Coastal Tours to Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island. We had an amazing guide who made the experience that much better. After leaving the Mornington Peninsula we were heading further around the coast to Phillip Island. It was an hour drive away until we […]

How To Explore The Temples In Bagan, Myanmar

hot air balloons at sunrise in bagan

Everything You Need To Know About Exploring The Temples In Bagan A highlight of visiting Myanmar is exploring the temples in Bagan. The hundred of pagodas which are dotted around the Bagan area make it a photographers paradise. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets paint the sky the most beautiful shades contrasted against the many pagoda […]

Samara, Costa Rica

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Today is a travel day. We head to our final buffet breakfast before boarding the bus to our last destination on this adventure, Samara. A mere two hours away we quickly arrive next to the Pacific Ocean and are given a quick tour of the town before settling into our accommodation. The Samara Beach Hotel […]

Top 8 Things To Do In Yangon, Myanmar

Top Eight Things To Do In Yangon, Myanmar | Travel blog Yangon, Myanmar | What to do in Yangon | Dala Township | My time in Yangon | Shwedagon Pagoda | Dala Village | Tuktuk tour | Best photos of Yangon | Solo Female Travel | Backpackers Wanderlust |

What To Do In Yangon, Myanmar Arriving in Yangon life there can be fairly chaotic, though it is one of my favorite cities full of charm and amazing experiences. I have put together this list of what to do in Yangon to help you during your visit. From visiting the most beautiful temple to exploring […]