Blog Archives
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Apparently I Travel to ‘Run Away’
If I had a dollar for every time someone said, or insinuated, that I travel to run away from the responsibilities of adult life, well – I’d basically be able to afford an around-the-world ticket (see ya suckers!) “Are you just going to run away every time life gets a bit tough?” said by a…
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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 my favourite state in Australia. But it got better than just the untarnished scenery. On every single day of my trip, Tasmania surprised me with…
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The Colca Canyon Hike – Tips to Learn From My Mistakes!
Most people have heard of the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona. It is one of the world’s most popular natural sights, attracting an incredible 5+ million tourists a year. Yet not many people have heard of the Colca Canyon, situated some 4,422 miles away in the pre-Inca region of Arequipa, Peru. I admit, I too…
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How To Spend A Weekend Road Trip Down The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is hands down one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world. The iconic route stretches 243km from Torquay to Allensford in Australia, showing off some of Victoria’s most attractive and interesting natural tourist sites along the way, including incredible waterfalls. From Melbourne, a Great Ocean Road weekend trip is…
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20 Productive Things To Do Whilst Waiting At The Airport
As a frequent traveller, I must have spent hundreds of hours over the years sitting in airports. Not helped of course by the fact I always leave even earlier than rationally necessary due to a neurotic fear of missing my flight. I’m almost certain I’ve wasted more hours twiddling my thumbs, pacing the equivalent of…
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A Journey Through Bolivia’s Diverse Landscapes: A Photo Diary
‘What is your favourite country?’ is a question I get asked frequently. But I will never answer it with a straight reply. How can I choose just one when every country is so unique and my experience so incredibly different in each? I will however endeavour to reply with my current top five destinations. Bolivia is…
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How to Visit The Great Wall of China on a Layover
* Updated July 2021 * If you’re a regular traveller, I am sure you know that if you break up your flight, you are able to score some really cheap flights. But the downside to this is that there’s no doubt a painfully long layover somewhere halfway. However depending on your layover destination (and if…
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What To Do in Rural Ella, Sri Lanka
Stumbling out from the hippy rooftop lounge of Cafe One Love after too many mango mojitos, I swore to the honeymooning German couple propping me up that I was never leaving Ella. I realise now that (apart from being a great passion-killer), I was simply one of the many travellers hopelessly under the influence – sorry…
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The Best Brunch Spots in Barcelona (and What to Eat There)
Mimoza is my Turkish friend living in Barcelona. We met at university and I fell in love with her bubbly, sunny personality as soon as I spoke to her. After living with each other in our final year of Uni, she then went off to Spain to complete a masters degree and fell for Barcelona…
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UNESCO World Heritage Vietnam: A Photo Diary
With jaw-dropping natural marvels and fantastically preserved ancient relics, Vietnam is home to eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage status sites. From abandoned imperial cities to present day towns, unique landscapes to underground wonders, the heritage sites of Vietnam are truly something to behold. After a month of travelling around this incredible country, here’s my Vietnam…
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The Ultimate Indie/Rock Playlist For Solo Female Travel
Are you looking for a solo female travel playlist to accompany your adventures? Solo travelling is one of the most empowering and socially rewarding things a person can do, no matter what age or gender. However for a female, it certainly takes a little more assertiveness to ignore concerned family members, unnerving international news and the fear…
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Beyond Amsterdam: Other Cool Places to Visit in The Netherlands
The city of Amsterdam is such a ‘go-to’ place in the Netherlands that an unknowing visitor could easily mistake the capital as the only worthwhile place to visit. For some reason, many people don’t visit anywhere beyond Amsterdam – and they’re missing out! Although the party (and ‘cafe’ scene) in Amsterdam attracts people from all over…
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How To Spend a Two Month New Zealand Road Trip
If there was ever a perfect country to do a long road trip, it would have to be through New Zealand. Well known for its dramatic and diverse landscape, New Zealand has an array of natural wonders to explore at every corner of the country. And travelling around New Zealand in a car or camper…
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10 Reasons Why Slovenia Is Totally Worth Visiting
*Updated June 2022* So you want to know, is Slovenia is worth visiting? Overshadowed by its flashier neighbouring countries such as Italy and Croatia, it’s true that tranquil Slovenia is a somewhat underrated and forgotten gem within central Europe. But one thing is for sure, it’s totally worth visiting for a short (or long) European…
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An Epic Cuba Two Week Backpacking Itinerary
Cuba really is one of the most unique travel destinations in the world. Although travelling Cuba for two weeks will only allow you to visit just one part of this surprisingly large country, it should give you a great insight into this frustrating but totally rewarding destination.