About HindlesWorld
Travel Meets Tailor-Made Adventures
Welcome to HindlesWorld: your ultimate destination for curated travel adventures.
Whether you’re seeking budget-friendly itineraries for exotic destinations or practical tips for how best to travel, HindlesWorld combines the art of exploration with the joy of creation.
Hi there! I’m Jez, the founder of HindlesWorld. Welcome to my DIY Travel, Exploration & Adventure Blog.
Armed with an Action Camera (DJI 😎), drone, DSLR, and a boundless spirit of adventure, I’ve travelled across Southeast Asia, the Maldives, Costa Rica, and beyond. When I’m not chasing sunsets or snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, I’m crafting travel content to inspire your next adventure.
Our Mission: Tailored Experiences making Authentic Connections
Planning Customised Journeys
At HindlesWorld, we believe that travel is not just about ticking off destinations; it’s about creating meaningful connections with the world and its people.
Yes, a holiday is all about the excitement in the days, weeks and months before you go. The planning. The packing. Creating itineraries and booking the logistics. But a holiday is just a short adventure, so it’s important to get the fundamentals right so the actual experience of the holiday can last a lifetime.
Similarly, building adventures in places you may not have been to, are more than laborious tasks: they’re opportunities to infuse your personal ethos into every aspect of life.
Our mission is simple: to help you craft experiences that resonate with your personality and aspirations so the travels you make become more than fleeting memories.
Why settle for expensive packaged tours with hidden costs, when you can design your own? At HindlesWorld, we provide step-by-step guides to create your dream vacation. From finding hidden gems to scoring the best deals, we’ve got you covered.
- Top Tip: Leverage tools like Polarsteps for visualising travel routes (check out our latest 5-week tour of the Philippines and Thailand here!).
- Must-Read: Explore our breakdown of Southeast Asia’s best islands, including off-the-beaten-path recommendations.
What Sets Us Apart?
We are not a travel agency. We’re just here to help inspire you to Travel, Explore and create Adventures.
Follow our journey and you can find useful tools to help you plan your own adventure, including:
- DIY Travel Itineraries: We design detailed guides that we have used ourselves, to help you plan affordable yet luxurious trips without relying on expensive travel agencies.
- Cost-Saving Expertise: With our unique “Holiday Cost of Enjoyment Index,” you can evaluate destinations before you visit so that you can pinpoint what truly matters to you and ensure you get the best value.
- Engaging Storytelling: Through videos, blogs, and social media, we share our adventures with an authentic and relatable voice to inspire you to Travel | Explore | Adventure
The idea for HindlesWorld came from my passion for travel—exploring unique destinations and creating meaningful stories to share. After planning countless trips and projects, I realized there was a gap in the market for combining these interests into one cohesive platform. HindlesWorld was born to fill that gap, offering something unique to like-minded adventurers.
HindlesWorld was born to fill that gap, offering something unique to like-minded adventurers. The more I travel, the more I read of people stuck in the same position:
- Thinking you need a tour company to organise your trip
- Travelling to the same destinations and then being disappointed with the outcome
- Being underwhelmed by the hotel / resort / room category they’ve chosen, knowing they could have made a different choice
- Overpaying on logistics about how you actually get to your destination or from there to the next one.
Start reading our DIY Travel & Adventure Blogs to get a feel for the different types of adventures you can experience.
Embracing Local Cultures
Traveling isn’t just about visiting—it’s about immersing. We prioritize authentic experiences, such as staying in eco-lodges or learning local crafts or giving back.
For example, during our recent adventure in northern Vietnam, we purchased some Chinese writing pens to give to local children at a school, who didn’t have the funds to buy them.
Many of these children are tempted to join their mothers plying trade with tourists selling trinkets on the roads and paths around Sa Pa. Encouraging them to continue their education and give them a better chance in life was a small but joyful contribution we felt we’d made.
Transformative Journeys - a photo journal:
Join the Adventure
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Tools & Tutorials
We’re here to make your DIY travel journey as smooth as possible. Our tutorials include video walkthroughs, downloadable guides, and product recommendations tailored to every skill level.
The HindlesWorld Difference
A Community-Driven Approach
HindlesWorld isn’t just a blog; it’s a community of explorers and creators. From our YouTube channel to our Instagram page, we encourage engagement and collaboration. Share your own DIY projects or travel stories—who knows, you might even inspire our next post!
Sustainability at Heart
We’re committed to responsible travel and DIY practices. Whether it’s reducing our carbon footprint while traveling or using eco-friendly materials in projects, HindlesWorld is all about giving back to the planet.
If you want more ideas on organisation that are sustainability-focused, have a read of this Sunday Times guide.
Final Thoughts on DIY Travel
At HindlesWorld, we’re redefining what it means to explore and create. So, grab your camera, pick up that paintbrush, and let’s embark on this journey together.
Ready to dive in? Read more in our DIY Travel & Adventure Blogs:
Start with our Holiday Cost of Enjoyment Index tool or discover how to build your own tailor-made travel journey by reading our 14-Day Philippines Itinerary & Destination Guide.