Blog Archives
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The Most Expensive Countries in the World To Travel – Ranked
This was never a blog post I actually intended to write. However an innocent question asked out of sheer curiosity on Twitter sparked over 100 responses from people from all
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A Q&A On The Australian Working Holiday Visa
*Updated August 2021* The Australian Working Holiday visa (WHV subclass 417) is one of the easiest and best ways to take a ‘gap year’ to live and travel around Australia.
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The Most Incredible Otherworldly Landscapes Across the Planet
There are some places in the world that are so unusual, so mystical, so strange, so stunning – that it is hard to believe that they belong on this planet
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The Best Places to Visit In Yorkshire
England’s largest county, Yorkshire, is located in the north of England. Having featured countless times in Lonely Planet’s ‘top’ lists, it’s clear that the regions evocative scenery and incredibly preserved
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Planning Your First Solo Trip: Tips For Nervous Newbies
Solo travelling may seem like the most daunting thing in the world. But who wants to wait around forever for a travel partner when you can go yourself, meet incredible
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8 Travel Bloggers Reveal Their Favourite Places in Australia
Australia is a place of fascinating landscape contrasts. From tropical temperate rainforest, dusty desert, rugged coast to snow capped mountains and turquoise waters – Australia really has some of the
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Three Incredible Waterfalls to Visit in the Otway National Park
The Great Otway region of Victoria, Australia, boasts one of the highest levels of rainfall in the state. As a result, there are brilliantly full cascading waterfalls hidden within some
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12 Things to Know Before You Visit South Korea
When I left after travelling South Korea for three weeks, I found myself experiencing a genuine pang of sadness. It had weirdly felt more than just a holiday – it
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Aussie Noise: An Australian Modern Rock Playlist
I have been utterly obsessed with modern Australian rock music ever since I first discovered Tame Impala’s album Innerspeaker back in 2010. So much so, if you look at my
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The 5 Best National Trusts In North Yorkshire (By Someone Who Has Visited Them All)
As a proud life member of the heritage and environmental charity, The National Trust, it is fair to say I have probably been to more of their sites than many
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The North Korean DMZ: What Is It Like To Visit One of the World’s Most Dangerous Borders?
As one of the world’s most secretive and controversial countries; it’s no wonder North Korea intrigues so many people. In fact, a day tour to the border of South and
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Why I Count Countries (+ Fun Ways How You Can Too!)
Do you count countries? Some people seem to base their travels on ticking off countries from a bucket list, whereas others will roll their eyes at the concept of quantifying
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How To Spend A Day Trip to Holy Island, Northumberland’s Tidal Isle
Steeped in 6th Century, Viking and religious history, Lindisfarne Island (also known as Holy Island) is one of Northern England’s most intriguing and mysterious islands. At only 3 miles wide
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A Dump or Paradise: What is Boracay Really Like?
I hesitated at putting Boracay on my busy 2 week Philippines itinerary. I had heard so many conflicting things about the westerly Filippino island. Some people said the beaches here
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Exploring The Streets and Architecture of Bucharest: A Photo Diary
This was my second trip to Bucharest, Romania’s capital, yet it captivated me just as much – if not more than the first time around. Bucharest for me is a
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Two Waterfalls You Need To Visit in Bohol (Including a Local’s Secret)
Bohol was probably my favourite destination out of my whole Philippines trip. Why? Because not only does this central province island have postcard-perfect beaches and the adorable and endangered Tasier
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The Perfect Indie Folk Playlist For Hiking
The first article for one of my writing jobs was a playlist designed especially with songs about hiking, ideal to hike or travel to. Considering music, travelling and hiking are
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Exploring Golden Ballarat As A Day Trip From Melbourne
A Ballarat day trip feels like taking a step back in time – something that I find doesn’t happen all that often in the state of Victoria. The most popular
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8 Things To Know Before You Visit Tasmania
Yes, Tasmania may not be the most obscure and unknown travel destination in the world. But just like any new place, there are plenty of quirks that are always useful
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20 Fascinating Facts To Make You Want to Visit Tasmania
As my plane began descending over hundreds of acres of misty, dense forest intermittently broken up by orange-green hills and serrated mountains, I instantly knew Tasmania was going to become