It’s no secret that Veeran and I are partial to a wee hike every now and then. It’s been one of our favourite hobbies here in Korea and we have big plans to do lots of it on our…
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“How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea?” This is one of the most common questions that I get asked by readers of my blog. It seems like a lot of people out there really want…
Our week in Taiwan seemed to come and go in a flash. Both Veeran and I have been excited to visit the country for a while, having heard great things from friends who had already been. As it was…
Ahhh, the Kerala Backwaters. If there is one stereotypical image of India’s tropical state of Kerala, these would be it. A trip on one of the famous houseboats that float down them can be found on most traveller’s bucket…
Savouring a Well-Spent, Practical Weekend in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a destination that I’ve always wanted to visit. As most of you know, I have a bit of a long running love affair with fast paced cities filled…
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Where to Stay in Taipei: Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons Hostel
Although our first trip to Taipei was a short one, we instantly felt like locals as we traversed around that city. We stayed at Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons in Shida, one of the less touristy parts of the…
It’s funny the things that you can learn about a new place in your first 24 hours of being there. When I’m on the move, I like to write down little observations about a new place and look back…
You might have noticed a bit of a change around Wee Gypsy Girl lately. For starters, I have a new logo and a new tagline to go with it, too. What used to be “live, work, travel” has now changed…
Falling in love with small, chilled out cities seemed to be a bit of a recurring theme on my trip to India. After my fleeting love affair with Mysore, the next unexpected city to steal my heart was Kochi; a…
This post is part of a series about hostels in India. As a budget traveller, hostels are my favourite mode of accommodation when I’m travelling. The facilities are perfect for backpackers and the opportunities to make new friends are…
