Paris is such an amazing and enchanting city that, let’s be honest, it’s easy to spend a lot of time exploring its wonders and still feel you need more time to discover everything! But, if you can pry yourself away from the city, then don’t forget there’s a whole heap of amazing day trips from […]
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By the time I reached the tropical Perhentian Islands off Malaysia’s east coast I’d be travelling non-stop in Southeast Asia for over 2 months. And I was exhausted. I was especially exhausted of the noisy cities, hectic pollution and piles of trash. And so it was that the beautiful paradise pearls of the Perhentian Islands […]
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When I headed to Leeds this year to spend a weekend exploring this northern English city and its famous pastoral surrounds, it was my first visit back in over 10 years! Which is a long time when you used to live in a city! And live in Leeds I did, for 3 epic, wild years […]
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Heading to the north of Bolivia? Then here’s the top things to do in Copacabana, including details about visiting the magical Isla Del Sol! Located on the edge of the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, for most people crossing the border from Peru into Bolivia (as I was), the town of Copacabana […]
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So, how much does an African safari cost? Well, here’s the short (and rather unhelpful) answer… it depends… massively! Yup, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but there just isn’t a simple answer to how much an African safari costs, and that’s mostly because African safaris vary wildly. Depending on which country you experience your safari […]
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If you’re looking for the perfect Peru itinerary, crammed full of ideas for a 2 week, 3 week or month long adventure, then you’ve come to the right place! With a packed South America schedule ahead of me, and Peru being my first port of call, I planned to spend just 4 weeks in this […]
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This is my complete guide to everything you need to know about the Choquequirao trek – from someone whose been there and done it! Yup, brave the most formidable hike around Cusco I have and come out the other side successfully and lived to tell the tale I have too! So if you’re wanting to […]
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A budget-friendly gem in Southeast Asia, that’s been well-loved by backpackers for decades, it’s not surprising that so many of us still head to Cambodia to enjoy its beautiful islands, interesting history and amazing UNESCO site of Angkor Wat. From snorkelling to kayaking, temple hopping to night market eating, Cambodia packs a lot in for […]
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The amazing wildlife of Africa sure does take some beating! But when it comes to knowing what to see where, it can be quite the minefield! For the great African continent holds so many treasures, that deciding where to begin your trip if you want to spot the best safari animals, can be a difficult […]
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I’ve said it before and looks like I’m going to say it again… Georgia really is a country that has it all! As such, my 2 weeks there barely scratched the surface of this beautiful, spirited destination and there’s no question that, from the list of countries I want to return to as soon as […]