We can only imagine the anxiety level of carrying carats in a backpack.

Camping – there’s nothing quite like it. It gives us time to fully switch off and recharge in nature, waking to the sound of birds, eating hot stew under the stars, and wondering if that noise outside the tent is a wombat or an axe murderer – or is that just me?

Camping gear shouldn’t be single-use – it’s not dental floss.

Don't be scared just be prepared! Here are some top tips to keep yourself snake-safe in the outdoors.

Pregnancy is an exciting time – but also a time when you might be feeling an extra need to relax and recharge…

If you’ve completed a Journey Into Stillness silent meditation retreat at Happy Buddha (and soaked up some mindful goodness), you’ve no doubt thought of ways to make some changes once you return back home. Here are five things I do since returning from the retreat that help me hold onto some of the magic I experienced.

Ever taken an 'S Hook' camping? You should! My article for We Are Explorers.

Hello! My name is Kate and I’ve taken over the Happy Buddha blog for the day.

Article written for Ovolo hotel chain. How to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom.

You haven’t visited Hong Kong until you’ve haggled your way through the city’s iconic markets. With airport transfers now available in Hong Kong through Jayride.com, it’s time to shop ‘til you drop for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, pick up a piece of jewellery at the Jade Market, or wander through the laneways of pet birds at the Bird Market. Here’s our pick of the Hong Kong markets you should definitely check out while you’re there.

The noise, the chaotic traffic that felt like a death-sentence every time I attempted to cross the road, the perpetually-burning incense: for me, India was a slap-in-the-face that was overwhelming and invigorating.

Most of us don’t have thousands of dollars to splurge on a first class plane ticket, and while it’s getting harder to win the travel lottery and get a flight upgrade, with these tips , you might be able to enjoy a more luxurious flight – without the hefty price tag!

Koalas, Quokkas, Wallabies, Platypus, Echidnas, Emus, Kangaroos, Kookaburras, Waratahs, Wombats, Cockatoos… Australia is a beautiful, diverse country with thousands and thousands of unique plants and animals. To protect this biodiversity, the country enforces very strict quarantine laws to prevent anyone from bringing in potential risks that could threaten the fragile ecosystem through pests or disease. If you’re travelling into Australia, here’s everything you need to know.

It’s a sun-lover’s dream, nature’s paradise and a tropical island getaway that looks too perfect to be real. Add to that its incredible culture, lush national parks, friendly locals and delicious food to boot, and it’s little wonder Hawaii is so popular. Need more convincing? Here’s our top 10 reasons why Hawaii is the very definition of wanderlust.

Singapore is a popular transit spot for long-haul flights, especially between Australia, New Zealand and Europe. So if you find yourself there with a lengthy stopover, why not get out of the airport and make the most of what Singapore has to offer with our guide to what to do, from the moment you arrive right through until after hours.