About Kiri Bowers

Kiri Bowers created her site Travel Bumpkin out of a passion for escapism and discovery.  After graduating with an English Literature degree in London, the only thing on her mind was gallivanting the globe.  Currently on her second round the world adventure, Kiri has explored her roots in India, found love in Australia and eaten her way all over South East Asia.

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New Zealand Travel – Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland

By on August 24, 2012 6
 

Visiting the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand’s Taupo Volcanic Zone, is a popular activity during your New Zealand travels.

India Travel – Camel Trekking Safari

By on August 13, 2012 11
 

Kiri offers top tips for a camel trekking safari during your India travels. Think sand dunes, village kids and alfresco dining!

Australia Travel – Visiting the Sydney Opera House

By on July 31, 2012 0
 

The Sydney Opera House is an architectural wonder and a must see during your Australia travel. Photos and tips for visiting.

Australia Travel – Bondi Beach

By on July 20, 2012 0
 

Made famous by the tv show Bondi Rescue, Bondi Beach is one of the top things to see when exploring Australia travel.  I wanted to head down there to see what all the fuss was about and prove that not all tourists are destined to be crappy swimmers and in need of rescue.  Getting to [...]

India Travel – Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa

By on July 10, 2012 6
 

While I spent most of my time in Goa sunning myself on the beach and drinking cold beers, I did manage to tear myself away and explore what else this hot and heavy Indian state had to offer.  One of my favourite things to do was jump on the back of Roscoe’s motorcycle and road [...]

Thailand Travel – One Day in Bangkok

By on June 26, 2012 6
 

With travellers often making a beeline for either the gorgeous beaches on Thailand’s many islands or heading north to try jungle trekking, Bangkok often becomes a whistestop tour.  I could happily stay for weeks in this wonderful city but over the years there have been occassions where all I’ve had is one day. Believe me, [...]

How to Scrapbook – Travel Memories

By on June 20, 2012 3
 

Sometimes I find that the online world has taken over my life. Don’t we all feel like that sometimes?  I have fond memories of writing a diary in my teens, I still have them all somewhere. I cherish those records of how I was feeling at a particular time.  Things, that to people who don’t [...]

Malaysia Travel – One day in Penang

By on June 19, 2012 2
 

Penang is a city that deserves far more time than one day, I know.  When I spent six months living in Thailand, Penang was the most common visa run stop over.  For my friends and I, it was only ever a whistle stop tour.  Seeing as that one day was so memorable, I now have [...]