Orlagh Claire

Southeast Asia is filled with diverse volunteer opportunities. From teaching English to environmental conservation projects. Here is my top list of organizations and platforms where you can find volunteer positions throughout Southeast Asia, so you can make a positive impact while on the road.

If you’re dreaming of becoming a travel content creator, you’ve probable imagined yourself jet-setting around the world and sharing your adventures with an audience. But before you hit the road, it's essential to have the right tools in place to help you create, manage, and grow your brand. Below is my list of essential items you should have to kickstart your journey as a travel content creator!

I take breakfast and brunch very seriously. After spending one year living in New York, I sampled many spots in the city. This is a list of my favourite brunch spots that I visit time and time again, and recommend to anyone that's visiting the city for the first or fifth time. Let me know if you've visited any of these in the comments or have any others you'd recommend for my next visit to the city!

When I lived in New York City, I was an intern and on an intern salary. Which, for New York living, wasn't very much. I relied on the cheap spots around the city to survive, and they turned into some of my favourite restaurants. These are places I still visit time and time again when I'm in NYC.

I read a lot. There's nothing I love more than a rainy day and to be snuggled up with a good book inside. Other than that, there's nothing I love more than browsing for books for that very occasion. New York City has some great bookstores. Below are my favourites that I always visit in the city.

There's nothing better in the summer months than a rooftop bar in New York. A cocktail, a great view and some great company is all that's needed on those hot summer nights. These are my favourite rooftop bars across the city that offer incredible views.

I'm a bagel connoisseur by this point. There's something in the water in New York City that makes the bagels there so much better than anywhere else. And I can vouch for this, because I've tried bagels in so many other cities and countries and nowhere compares. These are my favourite bagel spots around the city for a filling breakfast on the go!

I've spent many rainy days in New York, and my first port of call is always a museum. From the MET to the MoMA and everything in between, here are my favourite museums to spend hours in around the city.

I've spent a year living in New York and have visited countless times since. A slice of New York pizza has been my dinner on many a weeknight after work. And of course, I've sampled a few full pies too. Here are the best spots around New York for pizza slices and pizza pies.

I could live on a diet of dumplings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New York has some of the best dumplings that I've ever had in my life, and I find myself dreaming about them. Often. This is a list of my all-time favourites from boiled dumplings to gyozas to momos!

Christmas is my favourite time of year, but there's nowhere quite like Christmas in New York City. I've spent four Christmases in New York now and can't see myself spending it anywhere else going forwards. There's something truly magical about the city at Christmas, making it a must-visit at least once!

After living in New York and visiting quite a few times, I'm always trying to find new things to do. If, like me, you've completed the touristy things there are to do in the city, why not try out some of these activities on your next trip to NYC?

When I first moved to New York City, it was my first time in the city - ever. So you could say I spent my entire 12 months there living as a tourist. I've also visited a few times since, and can tell you that these are the main touristy things that you should definitely do during your visit to the Big Apple!

I love a good thrift and vintage store. And there's nowhere that does thrifting or that has better vintage stores than in New York City. If you're in the market for a bargain find, New York has you covered. Below are my favourite vintage stores to visit in the city!

After New York, Nashville is my second favourite city in the world. I've visited three times now, and it gets better and better each time. If I could live here for a small amount of time, I definitely would. With live music 24/7, a fun atmosphere and incredible people, it really is one of the best places on earth. Below are my favourite bars to see live music in the city!

Nashville murals are now as synonymous with Music City as country music and hot chicken. The murals have become such a tourist attraction that there are even bus tours taking you across the city to all the top spots! Below are my favourites!

New England is one of the most magical places to experience fall in the United States. With its breathtaking foliage, charming small towns, and crisp autumn air, the region transforms into a picture-perfect fall destination!

I loveeee Las Vegas and if there's one thing you'll find in Las Vegas besides casinos, hotels and parties, it's great food! Below is a list of my favourite spots to eat at in Sin City after my two trips there!

Las Vegas is always a good idea. To feel like you're in an adult playground, this is the place to go. The most incredible hotels exist in Las Vegas and I had to put a list together of my favourites that I visit each time I'm in the city.

If you love brunch as much as I do, then you'll be obsessed with the brunch scene in Bali. From the most Instagrammable smoothie bowls to all-out brunch spreads, there are endless options to try. Here are 18 spots that’ll make your mornings in Bali unforgettable!

Tokyo was my favourite place in all of Japan and we ate SO well during our time there. We had so many recommendations and did a lot of research beforehand. These are my top recommendations of food spots in Tokyo!

I recently spent three weeks travelling around Japan and am now obsessed with the country! Here is everything you need to see on your trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Mount Fuji.

I spent two weeks in Hanoi during my travels around Asia and fell in love with the food here. From pho to banh mi to bun cha, I had so much great Vietnamese food and these were my favourite spots to dine at!

Earlier this year, we spent four days in Bucharest, Romania. During our visit, we wanted to try as much local, Romanian food as we possibly could. In this list, you’ll find my top restaurant recommendations for lunch, brunch, dinner and cheap eats.

I lived in London for three years. And if you need to know anything about me, it's that I love breakfast and brunch. They're my favourite meals of the day. I've sampled many different breakfast and brunch spots in London over the years, but here are my favourites.

I loooooove to read. I've been reading around 60-80 books each year since 2020 and I can't slow down. Below are all the books I've read in 2024 so far, along with a quick review.

Grab a cup of tea (or a pint of Guinness), get comfy, and let these books set in Ireland take you to the emerald isle without ever leaving your couch!