9 Awesome things to do in Java Island, Indonesia

September 24, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands, but over half of it’s population live on Java island, which makes it the heart and the economic centre of Indonesia. However it is often overlooked by visitors heading straight for islands like Bali, yet Java is filled with many interesting places to explore and spectacular natural […]

The Top 4 Most Beautiful Destinations in Northern Laos

September 20, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

Whenever I am asked advice on where to go in Southeast Asia, I always recommended to try and head to Northern Laos. From the stunning scenery, deep jungles, remote mountains and the ethnic hill tribe villages, to the friendly locals who are still curious about you, plus the amazingly slow and simple pace of life […]

About Me

Hi, I'm Zoe. Welcome to Zo Around The World!

I am a 29 year old with an obsession for travel and exploring new cultures. Myself and my boyfriend Shaun have travelled to over 50 countries in 6 continents around the world.

Since 2013, we have left our home twice to travel around the world long-term together, on budget backpacking trips to many amazing places including South America, Asia, The Caucasus and Australasia.

In this blog you can read all about our travels, including detailed itineraries and how we managed to travel so cheaply!