Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # In Search of Everywhere UK and overseas budget travel blog helping backpackers and vacationers visit the best places! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/blog/) - [My top ten moments from backpacking Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/colombia-top-travel-moments/) - A list of my top ten moments from backpacking through Colombia, from pretty views and tasty food, to jungle trekking and city exploring! - [The day trippers' guide to walking the Sandstone Trail](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/sandstone-trail/) - All the information you need to walk the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire, North-West England. Includes possible route options and parking suggestions. - [How much I spent backpacking for one month in Indonesia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/backpacking-costs-indonesia/) - Wondering how much it costs to backpack through Indonesia? In this article I break down the cost of my month backpacking, including food, hostels and transport. - [The backpackers' guide to Nha Trang, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/nha-trang-vietnam/) - Read all about how to visit Nha Trang, a coastal city in Vietnam, as a backpacker. Includes information on how to get there, what to do and where to eat. - [Tittesworth Water: muddy paths, willow tits and a working plug hole](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/tittesworth-water/) - Head to Tittesworth Water for a relaxed reservoir walk in Staffordshire. This post tells you about my day there and gives practical information on how to visit. - [Diving in Nha Trang: was it worth it?](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/diving-nha-trang/) - Learn about my day diving in Nha Trang, Vietnam, including what I saw and how I felt in each dive. Use it to decide whether it's worth diving in Nha Trang! - [Diving in Koh Rong Samloem: was it worth it?](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/diving-koh-rong-samloem/) - Learn about my day diving at Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia, including what I saw and how I felt in each dive. Use this to decide whether to dive there yourself! - [What it's like to travel into Cambodia from Vietnam by land](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/entry-into-cambodia-from-vietnam/) - Before crossing the land border into Cambodia, I was nervous about the whole process. This is an account of my day crossing the border (spoiler: it was fine!). - [The beaches of Tayrona National Park: an ultimate guide](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/tayrona-beach-guide/) - Want to learn more about the many beaches you can hike to in Tayrona National Park in Colombia? Look no further! This guide tells you all about them. - [The complete guide to visiting Tayrona National Park, Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/tayrona-national-park-guide/) - All you need to know about visiting Tayrona National Park, a jungle park in Colombia with gorgeous beaches. Includes simple practical info and itineraries. - [How to hike the Pipeline Trail, Boquete, Panama](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/pipeline-trail-boquete/) - This guide tells you all you need to know about hiking the Pipeline Trail in Boquete, Panama. Includes how to get there and what it's like to visit. - [How to hike the El Pianista trail, Boquete, Panama](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/el-pianista-boquete/) - Wondering how to take on El Pianista, a trail through cloud forest in Boquete, Panama? Start here! Includes info on how to get there and what it's like to hike. - [Batik in Bali: my experience learning batik art in Ubud](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/batik-class-ubud-bali/) - Read all about my time at a batik art class in Ubud, Bali, including details on the processes we used and more on how to take part in a class yourself. - [Making Indonesian food at a cooking class in Senggigi](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/cooking-class-senggigi-review/) - My account of attending a cooking class in Senggigi, a town in western Lombok in Indonesia. The class was great fun - and the food was so tasty! - [The brief backpackers' guide to visiting Hanoi, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/hanoi-vietnam/) - A brief introduction to visiting Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, including what to do, where to stay and how to get there. - [15 things you should know before travelling to the Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/15-things-you-should-know-before-travelling-to-the-philippines/) - I adored my trips to the Philippines, but there was a lot I should've known beforehand. Here, I summarise these things, with tips on how to visit yourself. - [Staying on the Khao Sok floating bungalows: my experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/khao-sok-thailand/) - All about my tour to stay on the famous floating bungalows at Khao Sok National Park in Thailand. Read on for my honest opinion about what it was like. - [My nine worst moments when backpacking South America](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/worst-moments-backpacking-south-america/) - Here's a list of the worst experiences I had during my four-month backpacking trip through South America: from 3 am flights to catcalling during Carnival. - [Travelling with colitis: my story](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/travelling-with-colitis-my-story/) - In 2021 I got diagnosed with colitis. In 2023 I went backpacking. In this article, I tell you all about getting a diagnosis and how it affected my travels. - [Scuba diving in Komodo National Park: an amazing experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/diving-komodo-national-park/) - Read all about my day scuba diving in Komodo National Park as a beginner. I tell you a bit about each dive and the whole experience in Komodo. - [All you need to know about visiting Labuan Bajo, Flores](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/labuan-bajo-flores/) - Look no further for a guide to Labuan Bajo, the starting point for boat trips to the Komodo National Park. Includes what to do when not on the islands! - [Lombok to Flores boat trip: a deep dive into my experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/lombok-flores-boat-trip/) - A review of my experience taking a boat from Lombok to Flores via Komodo National Park. It was a fun experience, but it was as no-frills as it gets! - [Glastonbury 2025 review: sunshine, ticket checks and so much walking](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/glastonbury-2025-review/) - Here's my review of Glastonbury 2025, from the music and stages, to the crowds and atmosphere, as well as what it was like as an Oxfam volunteer. - [Anna August 2025 Update](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/anna-august-2025-update/) - Hi! Welcome to my quarterly update on In Search of Everywhere, where I talk about what the blog and I have been up to over the past few months. I meant to post this in July but forgot, so here we are. The last few months have been busy and there's a lot to discuss! - [The complete guide to visiting Siquijor, Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/siquijor-philippines/) - All about how to visit Siquijor, a charming island in the Philippines known for its magical vibes. Includes info on how to get there and what to do. - [10 reasons why you should visit the Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/why-visit-philippines/) - ... and 10 reasons why you shouldn't. This article gives you a balance of the best and worst things about visiting the Philippines. - [The complete guide to visiting El Nido, Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/el-nido-philippines/) - This guide introduces you to the beautiful El Nido. Includes information on where to stay and eat, how to get there and how to get around. - [River Tyburn: a day following London's lost rivers on a walking tour](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/river-tyburn-londons-lost-rivers-walking-tour/) - All about my day on a walking tour following the path of the River Tyburn, one of the lost rivers of London. - [How much I spent backpacking for three weeks in the Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/philippines-backpacking-costs/) - Here's a breakdown of all the costs for my three week backpacking trip in the Philippines, including flights, meals, accommodation and activities. - [Paphos, Cyprus: exploring Roman ruins and the 'Old' Town](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/paphos-cyprus/) - Explore Paphos with me! We check out the archaeological park to see Roman ruins and mosaics, walk along the harbour and explore through the Old Town. - [Crossing the border from Cambodia to Thailand: my experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/border-crossing-cambodia-thailand/) - Before crossing the land border into Thailand from Cambodia, I was nervous. This is an account of my day crossing the border (spoiler: it was fine!). - [My top ten travel moments from Bolivia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/top-ten-travel-moments-bolivia/) - A list of the top ten moments I had during the three weeks I spent backpacking through Bolivia. (Spoiler - I had a great time!) - [The complete guide to visiting Daracotan Island, Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/daracotan-island-philippines/) - Learn all about how to visit Daracotan Island, a tranquil island off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines. Includes info on what to bring and what to expect. - [Anna January 2024 Update](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/january-2024-update/) - Happy New Year! This is Anna, from In Search of Everywhere. Before we get too far into the new year and dive into 2024, I figured I’d share what I’ve been up to for the second half of 2023, since I set up this blog back in July. British summer I spent July and August - [How to visit Ushuaia, Argentina](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ushuaia-argentina/) - This guide takes you through all the details for visiting Ushuaia in Argentina: one of the most southernmost cities in the world. - [What it’s like to sail from Cartagena to Panama aboard the Ti Vaou](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ti-vaou-experience/) - There’s nothing like sailing across the Caribbean - and better yet if the sailing cuts out a flight! Therefore, it’s no surprise that many people choose to reroute around the Darien Gap by sailing across the Caribbean, instead of flying between Colombia and Panama. One of the boats that does this route is Ti Vaou, - [15 things you should know before travelling to Bolivia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/15-things-you-should-know-before-travelling-to-bolivia/) - I adored my trip to Bolivia, but there were a lot of aspects of it that surprised me. Here are 15 things you should know before you visit! - [All you need to know before volunteering at your first Oxfam festival](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/all-you-need-to-know-before-volunteering-at-your-first-oxfam-festival/) - This guide summarises all you need to know about festival volunteering with Oxfam, including shifts, training, food and hygiene. - [The backpacker's guide to visiting Sucre, Bolivia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/sucre-bolivia/) - A guide to help backpackers visit Sucre, one of Bolivia's capitals. Includes information on what to do, where to stay, what to eat and how to get there. - [How to visit Pai, Thailand](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/pai-thailand/) - All you need to know to plan a visit to Pai, a backpacker town in northern Thailand. Includes information on how to get there, where to stay and what to do. - [How to get to Canoa, Ecuador](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/canoa-ecuador-directions/) - Canoa in Ecuador is a popular destination for backpackers, but getting there can be hard. In this guide I share how to get to Canoa from Quito and other towns. - [A backpacker’s guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/chiang-mai-thailand/) - All about how to visit Chiang Mai, the largest city in Northern Thailand, as a backpacker. Includes information on what the city's like as well as what to do. - [My top ten travel moments from Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/vietnam-top-moments/) - This list summarises the top ten moments I had during my six weeks travelling Vietnam. I loved my time there and hope this list inspires you to visit too! - [How to visit Isla del Sol, Bolivia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/isla-del-sol-bolivia/) - For the ultimate sense of serenity, head to Isla del Sol, off Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. In this guide I tell you more about how to visit yourself. - [A backpacker’s guide to Palomino, Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/palomino-colombia/) - All about how to visit Palomino, a beach town on Colombia's Caribbean coast. I wasn't too keen on it (and in this guide I'll tell you why!). - [Our dreamy stay at Sunset Beach, Koh Rong Samloem](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/sunset-beach-koh-rong-samloem/) - Sunset Beach on Koh Rong Samloem is perfect for a dreamy island break. In this post, I tell you more about what it's like to stay on the beach. - [How to visit Mt Bromo, Java](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/mt-bromo-java/) - Mt Bromo is an Indonesian volcano with a mighty reputation. This guide tells you more about how to visit, including what it's like and if it's worth it. - [How to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/siem-reap-cambodia/) - All about how to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia's most popular city for tourists and the gateway to the famous Angkor Wat. Read on to find some tips for your trip! - [How to visit Cat Ba, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/cat-ba-vietnam/) - All about Cat Ba, an island in Lan Ha Bay in North-East Vietnam perfect for jungle hikes and pretty boat rides. This guide will help you plan your own visit! - [How to visit Hoi An, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/hoi-an-vietnam/) - Possibly the most famous place in Central Vietnam is Hoi An, known for its lanterns and bamboo boats. This post tells you what you need to know about visiting! - [My experiences of taking an East Java volcano tour](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/east-java-volcano-tour-experience/) - A day-by-day breakdown of the volcano tour I took in East Java, visiting Mt Bromo and Ijen for sunrise. I hope this inspires you to take your own trip! - [How to visit Dalat, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/dalat-vietnam/) - Think everywhere in Vietnam is hot? Think again! This guide tells you more about how to visit Dalat, a cool hilly city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. - [The complete guide to visiting Da Nang, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/da-nang-vietnam/) - All you need to know before visiting Da Nang, an important coastal city in Vietnam. Wondering where to eat, what to do or how to get there? I've got you covered! - [How to visit Ubud, Bali](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ubud-bali/) - All you need to know about visiting Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. Includes information about where to stay, what to do and how to get there - [How to visit Gili Trawangan, Lombok](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/gili-trawangan-lombok/) - When I was visiting Mt Bromo, my guide described a place known as the “Las Vegas of Indonesia”. The island in question? Gili Trawangan. This island has a big reputation for its parties and nightlife. Lou wanted some social time after staying in mainly hotels for the previous few weeks during our trip through Indonesia, - [How to visit Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/tam-coc-ninh-binh-vietnam/) - All you need to know to plan a trip to Ninh Binh, a gorgeous region two hours' of Hanoi in Vietnam. Includes info on where to stay and what to do. - [How to visit Hue, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/hue-vietnam/) - All you need to know about visiting Hue, the former capital of Vietnam known for its Imperial City. This guide tells you more about how to plan a trip there! - [A brief guide to visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ho-chi-minh-city/) - This guide contains info on how to visit Ho Chi Minh City, one of the largest cities in SE Asia, including what to do, where to stay and how to get there. - [All you need to know about visiting Amed, Bali](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/amed-bali/) - If you’re visiting Bali but want to get away from the tourist hotspots in the south, heading north to Amed is a great option. This guide gives you more info on how to visit! - [All you need to know about visiting Phong Nha, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/phong-nha-vietnam/) - If you’re into caves, then Phong Nha has to be on your Vietnam itinerary. This guide tells you more about Phong Nha, including where to stay and what to do. - [How to visit Gili Air, Lombok](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/gili-air-lombok/) - For a gentle island experience near Bali, Gili Air is a great option. This guide will give you more info on how to visit this island, including what to do. - [Taking a boat from Colombia to Panama: all you need to know](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/colombia-panama-boat-trip-guide/) - Your guide to organising a boat trip from Colombia to Panama (or vice versa). Includes info on the different options, so you can make the best choice for you! - [The simple guide to visiting Apo Island, Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/apo-island-philippines/) - All about how to visit Apo Island, one of the Philippines' hidden gems. This guide includes practical info for planning your trip, including how to get there. - [The backpackers' guide to visiting Minca, Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/minca-colombia/) - Minca, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, is your place if you're looking for a peaceful jungle town. This town is a world away from the Caribbean coast and feels removed from daily life. Think towering green trees, rolling rainforest valleys, and the tweet of tropical birds wherever you go. I visited - [The complete guide to visiting Santa Catalina, Panama](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/santa-catalina-panama/) - This guide shares all you need to know to plan a trip to Santa Catalina, a surfing town on Panama's Pacific coast, including what to do and where to stay. - [The budget guide to visiting Angkor Wat](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/angkor-wat-budget-guide/) - All about how to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park and its temples, with a focus on being budget-savvy. Includes practical info to help you plan your trip. - [How long should you stay in Pai?](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/how-long-to-stay-in-pai/) - Wondering how long to spend in Pai in northern Thailand? This guide should help you to decide! It goes through reasons to stay for a longer or shorter time. - [Itineraries for 1 to 3 weeks on Colombia’s Caribbean coast](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/caribbean-coast-colombia-itinerary/) - If you’re visiting Colombia, there’s no way you can skip its stretch of Caribbean coast. This article shares three itineraries for exploring the region. - [Visiting Donna Nook: one of the UK’s largest grey seal colonies](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/donna-nook-seals-lincolnshire/) - All about how to visit Donna Nook in Lincolnshire, one of Britain's largest seal colonies: my favourite place to visit for wildlife in winter! - [Heading underground on an adventure day with Go Below](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/underground-adventure-go-below/) - All about my day heading into a slate mine in Snowdonia in North Wales. I tell you about the various activities we did and what it's like to visit a mine. - [All the temples I visited in Angkor: ranked](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/temples-angkor-wat-ranked/) - There are a LOT of temples in Angkor Archaeological Park (home to Angkor Wat), so here's a ranlist of the temples and ruins I liked seeing most (because why not?). - [Torotoro National Park, Bolivia: the simple day trip guide](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/torotoro-day-trip-guide/) - This guide will help you to plan day trips within Torotoro National Park. Includes info on the possible places to visit and how to organise a guide and group. - [How to visit Torotoro National Park, Bolivia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/torotoro-national-park-bolivia/) - Torotoro National Park in Bolivia makes a perfect stop if you're into hikes, dinosaurs and adventure. In this guide I share info on how to visit yourself! - [13 things to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/things-to-do-chiang-mai-thailand/) - This article takes you through some of the options for things to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Think: elephant sanctuaries, hiking, night markets and temples! - [The complete guide to visiting Canoa, Ecuador](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/canoa-ecuador-guide/) - All about how to visit Canoa, a fishing village on the coast of Ecuador. This guide icludes information on what it's like to visit and where to stay and eat. - [Anna April 2025 Update](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/anna-april-2025-update/) - Anna here. It’s time for the quarterly update on the blog, life and travels. Read on if you’re interested in what makes In Search of Everywhere tick! You can find my previous updates from the past year here: January 2025 • October 2024 • July 2024 • April 2024 • January 2024 January The month - [What it's like to hike Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8), Madeira](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ponta-de-sao-lourenco-pr8-madeira/) - All about my morning hiking along the Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8), one of Madeira's most popular trails, including info on how to hike it yourself. - [Rode Hall, Cheshire: walking through snowdrops](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/rode-hall-cheshire-snowdrops/) - Come with me as I go on the snowdrops walk in Rode Hall, Cheshire. I share details of my trip through the gardens and how you can visit too. - [Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire: lost in the maze](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/biddulph-grange-garden/) - All about how to visit Biddulph Grange Garden, a National Trust garden full of pretty flowers to admire and tunnels, crevasses and towers to explore. - [The complete guide to visiting Priest Cove, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/priest-cove-cornwall/) - Priest Cove, on the west coast of Cornwall, is one of my favourite coves in this part of the world. Each time I visit, I’m surprised Priest Cove is not more popular! Even the hikers making their way along the South West Coast Path seem to skip it. Therefore, I figured I’d write an article - [The complete guide to visiting Kynance Cove, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/kynance-cove-cornwall/) - On the Lizard Peninsula in the south-west of Cornwall, you’ll find Kynance Cove. This little cove is a much loved destination for many tourists, and for good reason: with its rugged vistas and rock formations, it transports you almost to a different land far away from normal reality. I adore Kynance Cove. It’s always been - [Reading Festival 2023 review: a volunteer’s experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/reading-2023-review/) - My review of Reading Festival 2023, which I volunteered at with Oxfam. Use it to figure out if you want to go to the festival in 2024! - [Glastonbury 2023 review: hills, circus tents and Elton John](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/glastonbury-2023-review/) - My review for Glastonbury 2023, including the music, activities, arena and facilities. Use this to help you plan your future Glastonbury experience! - [Boardmasters 2023 review: a volunteer’s experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/boardmasters-2023-review/) - All about my time at Boardmasters Festival in 2023, which I attended as an Oxfam steward. Use this to help you plan your festival experiences for 2024! - [Wilderness 2023 review: a volunteer’s experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/wilderness-2023-review/) - Wilderness is one of many festivals in the varied summer festival schedule in the UK. I attended in 2023 for the first time and figured I’d share my thoughts on the festival with you. That way, you can get a better idea of what Wilderness is like, if you’re thinking of attending yourself in a - [12 tips for visiting Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City), Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ciudad-perdida-tips/) - Ciudad Perdida - also known as Lost City in English, or Teyuna by local indigenous tribes - is indisputably one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Colombia and the whole of South America. However, to get there you have to take part in a multi-day trek. It’s not for the faint-hearted; the foothills of - [The complete guide to visiting Polly Joke, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/polly-joke-cornwall/) - For surfing, cave-exploring and seal-spotting, look no further than Polly Joke in Cornwall. This guide tells you all you need to know to plan your visit. - [The complete guide to visiting Perranporth, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/perranporth-cornwall/) - All about how to visit Perranporth, one of my favourite surfing towns on the Cornish coast. This beach must be on your list if you're visiting the area! - [How to visit Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City), Colombia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ciudad-perdida-colombia-guide/) - This guide tells you all you need to know about visiting Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City), including , how to organise a tour and what to bring with you. - [My experiences of the Ciudad Perdida trek: a day-by-day breakdown](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/ciudad-perdida-day-by-day-breakdown/) - A full breakdown of the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) trek in the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia. This hour-by-hour plan will give you insight into the trek! - [Festival volunteering with Oxfam: the 2025 guide](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/festival-volunteering-oxfam/) - Learn more about the best way to attend festivals (for free) with Oxfam volunteering. If you've ever wondered how it works, this introduction is for you! - [High Force Waterfall 2025 Guide](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/high-force-waterfall/) - Learn all about how to visit High Force Waterfall, one of Britain's largest waterfalls. Includes information on where to park and what routes to take! - [A brief guide to visiting Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/sutton-on-sea/) - If you're looking for info on how to visit Sutton-on-Sea, this post is for you. I've always enjoyed visiting this village and beach, and hope you do too! - [The perfect 3 week Bolivia itinerary](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/3-week-bolivia-itinerary/) - An example three week itinerary for visiting Bolivia. Includes all the main sights, such as the Salar de Uyuni and La Paz, and some others too. - [Exploring Cambridge: bridges, parks and many pretty buildings](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/exploring-cambridge/) - Come with me as I explore Cambridge, arguably one of England's oldest and prettiest cities. Think old buildings, winding rivers and cobbled streets! - [The complete guide to visiting Holywell Bay, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/holywell-bay-cornwall/) - All about how to visit Holywell Bay, my favourite beach in Cornwall. This guide tells you how to get there, what to do, and where to explore. - [Taking a day trip to the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/mekong-delta-day-trip/) - Read all about taking a day trip to the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City from this account of my experience, as well as how to organise your own trip. - [10 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/things-to-do-hoi-an/) - This article tell you about the top things to do in Hoi An, one of the most popular cities for tourists to visit in Vietnam. - [My day scuba diving in Canico de Baixo, Madeira](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/diving-madeira/) - I was so excited to go scuba diving on my holiday to Madeira. In this post, I share more about my day diving, seeing octopuses and moral eels along the way - [Swimming with bioluminescent plankton on Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/bioluminescent-plankton-koh-rong-samloem/) - All about my experiences on a kayaking trip to see bioluminescent plankton off Sunset Beach in Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia. - [Seal-tacular views: walking from Polly Joke to Holywell Bay, Cornwall](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/polly-joke-holywell-bay-coast-path/) - This article takes you along the South West Coast Path from Polly Joke to Holywell Bay, two gorgeous beaches on Cornwall's north coast. - [My top ten travel moments from Indonesia](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/top-moments-indonesia/) - This article includes a list of the top moments from my month-long trip to Indonesia. I loved my time in the country and hope this inspires you to visit! - [Getting rabies post-exposure treatment in the Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/rabies-post-exposure-treatment-philippines/) - My story of getting scratched by a cat in the Philippines, and the subsequent stress of getting post-exposure rabies treatment. - [12 reasons to visit Bolivia... and 13 not to visit](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/why-visit-bolivia/) - I adored my visit to Bolivia, but it has its faults for tourists. In this article, I share my top reasons for visiting - and what would make me give it a miss. - [How to visit the Marble Mountains, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/marble-mountains-vietnam/) - The Marble Mountains are temple-topped hills in Central Vietnam which make for an interesting afternoon. In this guide, I tell you all about how to visit them. - [My top ten travel moments from the Philippines](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/philippines-top-moments/) - Here's a list of the top ten moments from my trip to the Philippines, one of my favourite countries ever! - [Anna October 2024 Update](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/october-2024-update/) - Hi! Welcome to my quarterly travel update. If you’re wondering what's happened recently on the blog, this is the right place to be. By the way, the last update was back in July if you want a blast from the near-distant past. Uneventful July Starting straight after the last update: I had a very chill - [Making lanterns in Hoi An](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/lanterns-hoi-an/) - My afternoon making lanterns in Hoi An was so much fun. 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Use this to help you plan your future Glastonbury experience! - [Happy 1st birthday, In Search of Everywhere! 🎉](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/happy-1st-birthday-in-search-of-everywhere-🎉/) - How time flies. It feels like in a blink of an eye, In Search of Everywhere has grown up and has reached its first anniversary. Right at the beginning I began this blog back in July 2023, midway through a year of travels. I was on a break, having just returned from Glastonbury and three - [Anna July 2024 Update](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/july-2024-update/) - Hiya! It’s been a mostly chill three months. I’ve compiled this update to my life and travels for anyone who might be interested in what I get up to. The last one was back in April. Travel-free April Beginning three months ago: I had a very relaxed April. I didn’t get up to much at - [How to visit My Son Sanctuary, Vietnam](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/my-son-sanctuary-vietnam/) - My Son Sanctuary is an ancient temple complex that’s a popular attraction for visitors to Vietnam. As I was keen to visit all the UNESCO heritage sites in Vietnam, my sister, Lou, and I headed to My Son Sanctuary during our stay in Da Nang. However, deciding on the most economical way to organise our - [Is Amsterdam worth a visit?](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/amsterdam/) - If you're wondering about whether to visit Amsterdam, this review will help you decide whether it's worth it! You'll find more info on what to expect too. - [Watching fireflies on the Loboc River, Bohol: a magical experience](https://insearchofeverywhere.com/fireflies-on-the-loboc-river-bohol/) - An account of my trip paddle boarding on the Loboc River, Bohol, to see fireflies. 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