Is it possible to travel in Japan on a budget? As a budget travel gal, my long term love affair with Japan might seem like a bit of an inconvenient choice. Over the 3 years that I lived in…
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After living in Korea on and off for almost 3 years, it’s safe to say that I was excited to come back to Scotland. Friends, family, irn bru and tottie scones are just a few of the things that I…
Japan is known for having a lot of pretty unique things- heated toilet seats, beer vending machines and robots are just a few things that shock most foreign tourists. So, it should hardly be surprising that there are lots…
If I could give you one piece of travel advice, this would be it: you do not need to bring as much stuff as you probably think! When I go travelling, I rarely ever take more than a carry-on…
During our trip to Taiwan, we were lucky enough to experience Taipei not once, but twice. We returned to the vibrant, capital city after getting acquainted with the mountains of Taiwan at Taroko Gorge National Park. As we were coming back for…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
