TRAVEL GUIDES

The Hidden Gems of Taiwan
Asia, Taiwan, Full Guide, Adventure, Solo Travel, Backpacking, Budget Sophie Alexander-Osman Asia, Taiwan, Full Guide, Adventure, Solo Travel, Backpacking, Budget Sophie Alexander-Osman

The Hidden Gems of Taiwan

Taiwan is one of the highest densely populated countries in the world, which makes you automatically think of stuffy cities and people everywhere. However, I don’t think of Taiwan like that at all. I have been fortunate enough to experience a lot of what the country has to offer, which is wide open spaces, natural untouched scenery and views to die for.

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5 Best Things to do in Shanghai
Asia, City Breaks, China, Shanghai, Budget, Solo Travel, Backpacking Sophie Alexander-Osman Asia, City Breaks, China, Shanghai, Budget, Solo Travel, Backpacking Sophie Alexander-Osman

5 Best Things to do in Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China with a dense population of nearly 25 million people. With a city this size, the list of things to see and do is endless. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a good amount of time in Shanghai, as in 2017 I worked on a cruise ship that sailed in and out of the city on a weekly basis.

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Tallest Buildings in the World

Tallest Buildings in the World

Whenever I visit a new country or city, my first port of call is always to see the view from the highest point. Majority of the time that’s from the tallest skyscraper or on top of a mountain. I love to figure out my bearings so I can navigate and plan a successful trip. I’m slightly obsessed with viewing decks and skylines - it’s always my favourite part of any new city that I visit.

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