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25 Best Things To Do in the Caucasus Region

The 25 Best Things To Do in the Caucasus Region

Is there a region more beguiling than the delightful than that of the Caucasus? Personally, I think not! Perched on the edge of Europe and Asia it’s a veritable travellers’ feast and, best of all, few people go there! As soon as I first step foot in the Caucasus countries, I fell in love with […]

55 Best Things to Do in South America

55 Best Things to Do in South America

Even just the phrase South America can give me the travel goosebumps! Yup, it’s hard to get me more infused with a sense of wanderlust than mentioning this continent. Perhaps it’s because it’s the place I first travelled solo, or perhaps it’s because of the incredible nature, or perhaps it’s just the vibrancy of the […]

Perfect South East Asia Packing List

The Perfect South East Asia Packing List

It’s a classic isn’t it? The good old South East Asia route is perhaps the most worn of all the backpacker trails. But that doesn’t make it any less worthwhile. Oh no! Because if you’re travelling for the first, or perhaps travelling alone for this first time, then this part of the world can be […]

The Best Carry On Suitcase for 2019

The Best Carry On Suitcase for 2019

  It’s a funny old thing when, after you’ve been backpacking for over 15 years, you find yourself looking to purchase a carry on suitcase, instead of a tattered old rucksack, and realise, with an alarming alacrity that you’re suddenly getting older! I guess it happens to the best of us! Because let’s be honest […]

Solo Female Travel in the Middle East: What To Expect!

Solo Female Travel in the Middle East

I know lots of solo female travellers do have concerns about visiting the Middle East. And understandably so. Not the most politically stable part or necessarily liberal part of the world, heading here as a single, western female probably isn’t most peoples’ first choice when it comes to solo travel destinations. But, let me tell […]

Everything You Need to Know About Flying Saudi Airlines as a Solo Female

Everything You Need to Know About Flying Saudi Airlines as a Solo Female

  When I found out I was going to be flying Saudi Airlines from Beirut in Lebanon to Jakarta in Indonesia via Riyadh (the capital of Saudi Arabia), my first question was – can I even do this as a solo female?! Not known for being the most female-friendly country in the world, I honestly […]

3 Epic Eastern Europe Itineraries

Eastern Europe Itineraries

Eastern Europe really is a treasure trove for travellers. From incredible architecture and epic nightlife, to gorgeous mountains and beautiful beaches, this diverse and delightful part of the world really does pack it all in. That’s not to mention the fairytale castles, the quirky coffeehouses, the rattling trams and the fiery Rakija! Ohhh it’s all […]

Jack Wolfskin Highland Trail 42 : My Kinda Backpack!

Jack Wolfskin Highland Trail 42

  If you’re anything like me, travelling light and packing small is both a struggle and a necessity when travelling. I’m pretty strict on imposing baggage restrictions when packing, because I just know that when I have to lug around every kilo of that stuffed bag for months I’m going to regret it. Plus I’m […]