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Hayley Philippines

Cebu to Bohol Ferry Trip: Everything You Need To Know

Cebu to Bohol Ferry Trip: Everything You Need To Know

Spending a whole month in the Philippines has been one of the best experiences of our Southeast Asia adventure. Did you know that there are over 7,000 islands in the Philippines? Yes, 30 days in the Philippines is not long enough and there’s still so much of it that we want to explore. Two of the most popular and easily accessible islands are Cebu and Bohol. Typically, you can fly into Cebu City from Manila and then make your way over to Bohol via a ferry. I will cover everything that you need to know about the Cebu to Bohol ferry trip. Continue reading “Cebu to Bohol Ferry Trip: Everything You Need To Know”

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Hayley Philippines

Panglao Beaches: 3 Best Sandy beaches on Panglao Island

Panglao Beaches: 3 Best Sandy beaches on Panglao Island

Situated in the Central Visayas region of the Visayas island group, Panglao island was our first stop on our Philippines adventure, and I fell in love instantly. Its beautiful white sand beaches and world-class diving sites make Panglao a popular tourist destination. Featuring lush green palm trees, soft white sand, and the clearest, bluest waters that I’ve ever seen, the Panglao beaches stole a piece of my heart. Continue reading “Panglao Beaches: 3 Best Sandy beaches on Panglao Island”

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Hayley Vietnam

Is Bai Tho Mountain Closed? How To Get Breathtaking views of Halong Bay

Is Bai Tho Mountain Closed? How To Get Breathtaking views of Halong Bay

For what is possibly the most beautiful view of Halong Bay, you will need to climb Bai Tho mountain. Most tourists who visit Halong Bay head directly from Hanoi to their cruise and see very little, if any of the mainland. It’s a real pity because Halong City has a lot to offer visitors – including some phenomenal views from the “Instafamous” Poem/Bai Tho mountain. But is Bai Tho Mountain closed? Well, technically yes. But it’s still possible to do a Bai Tho mountain hike.

The poem Mountain Viewpoint of Halong Bay has become famous on Instagram and for very good reason. If you’ve seen beautiful photos of Halong Bay that have inspired you to visit the area, it’s likely views from Bai Tho mountain. While the Bay cruises are definitely the highlight here, I also want to encourage you to stop off on the mainland. Continue reading “Is Bai Tho Mountain Closed? How To Get Breathtaking views of Halong Bay”

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Hayley Indonesia

Ubud Swings | Top 6 Things to Know About the Bali Swings

Ubud Swings | Top 6 Things to Know About the Bali Swings

The Bali swing has become a huge phenomenon thanks to Instagram. Ever since first seeing those “insta-famous” photos of travellers swinging over the rice fields and lush jungles of Bali, I’ve wanted to experience it for myself. The original and best are the Ubud swings, which are sure to awaken your inner child.

These days, an authentic Bali experience won’t be complete without visiting one of the epic Bali swings. The most popular is the Bali Swing, Bongkasa Pertiwi – known as Bali Swing Ubud to travellers. Continue reading “Ubud Swings | Top 6 Things to Know About the Bali Swings”

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Hayley Love and Light

🎮 My Favorite Daily Puzzle Games List

My Favorite Daily Puzzle Games List

If you’re anything like me, your daily routine isn’t complete without a brain-boosting dose of word and trivia games. Whether it’s challenging your vocabulary with Wordle, Spelling Bee, or Phrazle, testing your geography skills with Worldle, or recognizing tunes from just a few seconds of audio in Heardle or Songless, these games offer a perfect mix of fun and mental stimulation. For even more variety, puzzle lovers can dive into the double-word challenge of Dordle. Here’s my curated list of must-play games you can enjoy every day. Continue reading “🎮 My Favorite Daily Puzzle Games List”

Hayley France, Western Europe

6 Reasons everyone should visit the French Riviera

6 Reasons everyone should visit the French Riviera

In the south of France and at the heart of Europe, along the Mediterranean Sea, you will find the luxurious and enchanting French Riviera. With many reasons, everyone should visit the French Riviera. Prepare to be charmed by the picture-perfect views, sun-kissed beaches, and glitz and glamour of this region. Everyone should visit this magnificent destination at least once in their lifetime. There is never a dull moment on the Côte d’Azur with the annual Cannes Film Festival, the Nice Côte d’Azur Boat Show, and beach parties in St Tropez. Continue reading “6 Reasons everyone should visit the French Riviera”

Hayley Love and Light

The 19 Best Vlogging Cameras for 2025

The 19 Best Vlogging Cameras for 2025

Love taking photos but hate editing them afterward? Check out DJI Osmo Action 3. As the name suggests, it is a Super-Intelligent AI Photo Editor that will seamlessly integrate into your workflow and make taking photos fun again.

Whether you’re an amateur blogger or an established videographer, you’re in the right place to up your vlogging game.

We scoured the internet for video cameras to catch every moment, and tons of reviews have led us to the products below.

So if you want to stand out from the vlogging crowd, keep reading, because we’ve rounded up 2025’s best vlogging cameras for every budget. Continue reading “The 19 Best Vlogging Cameras for 2025”

Hayley South Africa

Bloukrans Bungee Experience: The world’s highest bridge bungee

Bloukrans Bungee

So, I’m somewhat of an adrenaline junkie and bungee jumping is, of course, one of the most extreme sports ever invented. Naturally, I had an inkling to do it and there was no better place than the Bloukrans bungee experience. During one of our recent family trips to Cape Town (my home town) and Knysna – one of my favourite places in the world and a place that I’ve been going to for years, I decided to jump off a bridge – attached to a rope, obviously! Continue reading “Bloukrans Bungee Experience: The world’s highest bridge bungee”

Hayley South Africa

A weekend at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

A weekend at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s many breathtaking private game reserves and is located 38 km West of Bela Bela in Limpopo province. Covering more than 12,500 hectares of soft rolling hills, it’s home to 36 wildlife species, including some of the country’s most loved animals; hippos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, sables, and hyenas. For bird lovers, there are more than 250 species of birds to be spotted. Continue reading “A weekend at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve”

Hayley Thailand

5 Best Things To Do In Phuket Old Town

Things To Do In Phuket Old Town

Phuket – a rainforested, mountainous island of the Andaman Sea, home to some of Thailand’s most popular beaches. Well, that’s the way it’s described on the official Phuket website. And let’s face it, that’s what most of us have in mind when we think of Phuket. An exotic, albeit “touristy” paradise home to many high-end seaside resorts, restaurants, and spas. But on our recent trip, we discovered Phuket Old Town and it was incredible. So I thought I would share with you all the five best things to do in Phuket Old Town. Continue reading “5 Best Things To Do In Phuket Old Town”