Taipei is an incredible city to visit in Taiwan. It’s buzzing with activity, cool neighbourhoods, and some of the best bars we visited in Asia. It’s a totally epic city and one that’s well worth exploring if you’re heading to Taiwan (or the wider geographic region). We’ve spent quite a bit of time in the … Continue Reading

Night markets in Taipei are a thing! You honestly can’t miss them – and they’re not just for visitors to the city. Once here, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with locals and visitors to Taipei on the search for the most delicious foods of the evening. So, to help you have the best experience when visiting … Continue Reading

The first city in Taiwan and the historic capital of the country, Tainan, is one of the southernmost cities that you have to visit while exploring Taiwan. It honestly gives Taipei (the new capital) a run for its money when it comes to cities to visit while in Taiwan. For me, what makes Tainan extra … Continue Reading

Taiwan is an absolute gem of a country to explore. It’s a totally stunning island nation that’s got a little bit of something for every type of traveller to experience. If you’re into cities, you’ve got some totally vibrant cities like Taipei and the historic capital Tainan. Not only that, there is a huge swash … Continue Reading

Okay, this is big news! 🙂 *drum roll* HAND LUGGAGE ONLY HAS JUST MOVED TO SINGAPORE!!! For the next few months anyway… We’re so excited as this is our very first this far East and there is so much to see, do and taste! I will try to do a longer and more detailed post … Continue Reading

Walking around Singapore at night and then out of nowhere (or maybe there were warning signs and we just ignored them) this tropical thunderstorm appears lighting up the sky every few seconds and as you can imagine, I quickly whipped out my camera and captured a few shots. It’s a strange sensation being outdoors in that … Continue Reading

Okay, another exaggeration here (what’s with me and hyperbole today???) but I’m so excited so it is important dammit! Haha! 🙂 A couple of weeks ago, while exploring Singapore, I mentioned going to the Marina Bay Sands which is amazing and chok-a-block of expensive stores, nice restaurants and general tourist distractions. Anyway, one of the … Continue Reading

I need some advice! As part of my holidays anywhere, one of the things I enjoy the most is trying out local food! I’m such a foodie at heart and I genuinely get excited once I know there’s food involved in a trip anywhere. That is of course until I came across the Durian Fruit. … Continue Reading

The lengths we will go to look for beaches, eh? Like I said in the previous post, looking for great beaches in Singapore has been a bit of struggle however due to some time-staking research, I finally found what is apparently Singapore’s best-kept secret! What is this I hear you ask? Lazarus Island Beach! Okay, … Continue Reading

When my friends suggested booking a trip to Thailand, I immediately jumped on board – Thailand is a one country that possesses some of the most magnificent sights in the world and a travel destination that beckons to millions of people each year and rightly so. You may have noticed a lack of blog posts these … Continue Reading

In Bali, Indonesia… There she stood. Waiting… Wondering… Perhaps slightly bored and lost in a day dream… There they came. Sweaty. Stereotypical. Huge cameras and eyes glazed over in amazement at what she found the norm. They appear to reject every offer as they meandered through the maze of vendors…. until they noticed her place. … Continue Reading

Phi Phi Islands are a truly stunning set of tropical island and one of the gems in Thailand’s holiday destination. It’s a totally stunning area with so many of the best things to do in Phi Phi around all the islands.  The main island, Kho Phi Phi Don, is the mainstay of many a holiday … Continue Reading

Now if you’ve been keeping up with the goings-on on Hand Luggage Only, you’ll probably remember when I said I’d just booked a stay at the Marina Bay Sands for a mini staycation in Singapore. Yes, I know it’s kinda indulgent especially as I live not far from here (I could see my house from … Continue Reading

You’ve got 10 hours to see the sights in Bali. Okay, the reason you have 10 hours is that you have the car on hire for 10 hours. Well, 9 hours really but you know how to stretch things and get some extra time… And here’s how you do it! First off visit with the … Continue Reading