The magical blue city in the north of Morocco, the secret of Chefchaouen is definitely out – especially compared to when I first visited 13 years ago! But this doesn’t make it any less wonderful as a result. No, quite amazingly given its compact size, the crumbling charm of this UNESCO-listed medina was no less […]
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If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the beautiful coastal town of Noosa in Australia, then this post is for you! As one of the country’s most coveted holiday spots, Noosa boasts sun, sea, sand and surf all year round. However, there’s also a huge amount of stuff going on besides the beach, that […]
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Thinking About Having a Cheeky Wine? Consider the Vineyards of South-East Queensland
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For our very first guest post on Big World Small Pockets, I’ve asked Darren over at Smashedgrape.com to provide a little insight to the South East Queensland wine region. For something a little bit different to do in this area of Australia, rather than just the usual beach and rainforest activities, it’s well worth […]
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It seems to me that mountain climbers and serious explorer folk largely dominate the ‘Buying a Tent Guide’ field online. So I thought I would branch out a bit and create a guide for those looking to buy a tent specifically for backpacking. Tents are such an awesome addition to any adventure, because they […]
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With over 10 years experience of independent travel, I’ve got a fair level of insight into how this whole globetrotting thing works! My 10 best backpacking tips are a collection of the most helpful information I’ve collected over the years, regardless of where in the world I might be wandering. Simple, but effective snippets of […]
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Who even knew? The Adelaide Fringe? Ok, well perhaps as the biggest arts even of the year in South Australia some people did know, but certainly I didn’t! No idea at all! And this from a theatre fan! So what a surprise therefore when I rocked into the city for a few days to discover […]
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Under a full moon the strong, haunting voice of London Grammar vocalist, Hannah Reid, resonated perfectly round the open-air Riverstage in Brisbane last Saturday evening. It was the ideal venue for London Grammar in Brisbane, and the band, who were playing their first gig after cancelling a concert in the city last year, were evidently […]
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Long overlooked as a tourist destination, the city of Adelaide is now fast becoming an exciting must-see location in the vast country of Australia. Despite being the capital of South Australia, the city was frequently snubbed as little more than a country town and, as a result, often overlooked by visitors in favour of […]
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Welcome to the Big World Small Pockets guide to getting a TEFL qualification. In a nutshell, TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a course that will qualify fluent English speakers to teach the language around the world. In order to sign up for a course, you do not need any prior […]
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When I travel as a vegetarian to some of the more far-flung places of the world, some people always look at me aghast and question, “but what are you going to eat there?” In all likelihood, these are probably the people who also wonder how I survive in the Western world because, in reality, […]