The Salty Sea Dog Blog

  • Magical Myanmar | Yangon, Kalaw to Inle Lake Bagan

    by Nicholas Holton
    In mid-November of this year, I escaped from the office (again) and made for Myanmar with two very good friends of mine. Myanmar has been high up m...
    Posted in Diary, Travel

  • Bali's Hidden Gem | 10 Highlights of The Nusa Islands

    by Nicholas Holton
    I've heard mixed reviews about Bali over the past few years, and it's infamy for being a boozy playground for Aussies put me off visiting, at least...
    Posted in Top 10, Travel

  • Mekong Express | Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi in 10 Days!

    by Nicholas Holton
    In July of this year an opportunity for a quick adventure sprung up as I was transitioning from one job to the next here in Sydney. I had about 9 d...
    Posted in Diary, Travel

  • Get Beached | Top 10 Beaches in the World (2017)

    by Nicholas Holton
    Okay, so I don't have the resources of Trip Advisor and therefore haven't been to every single beach on our fine planet, but I have left my footpri...
    Posted in Top 10, Travel

  • Get Away From it All | Top 10 Remote Islands

    by Nicholas Holton
    It's hard to truly escape from the high-paced, increasingly connected world that we live in; that's why I can't resist the allure of the more remot...
    Posted in Top 10, Travel

  • Spoilt for Choice | The Philippines in a Turtle Shell

    by Nicholas Holton
    Crystal clear, turtle infested waters, your very own, picture-perfect beaches & seductive waterfalls hidden on every fun-filled island; must be...
    Posted in Diary, Travel

  • Get Lost in Samoa | 10 Tips for this Pacific Pearl

    by Nicholas Holton
    In October 2015 my lovely girlfriend and I were lucky enough to spend ten days in Samoa – a place I’d always dreamed of visiting. I had hoped that ...
    Posted in Top 10, Travel