Fun, young, lively and hip, Tel Aviv is probably the top backpacker city in the Middle East. From cute cafes, great galleries, hummus bars and of course the Mediterranean beach on its doorstep, this is a city that likes to play hard and work hard in equal measure. It’s not surprising then that it’s such […]
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May
May
Africa! Doesn’t that name just get you excited for adventure! Well it certainly does me and having just finished my 4th trip to this continent I’m a sold-up massive fan. I know planning a trip here can be somewhat of a mind-bending experience… to say the least! Where to go? What to do? How much […]
Africa, EGYPT, ETHIOPIA, SUDAN
Travelling from Ethiopia to Egypt: Ethiopia to Sudan & Sudan to Egypt by Road
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May
May
So you’re in Ethiopia and want to travel north eh?! Have you looked at the internet and already struggled to find any good info? Welcome to the club! Yup, just a few months ago I was in exactly the same boat, desperately searching online for some facts about how I could travel from Ethiopia to […]
02
May
May
Looking to travel to Jerusalem? Then here’s the perfect 5 day itinerary… Layer upon layer, story upon story, history upon history, stone upon stone, the city of Jerusalem has been built conquered, torn down and rebuilt perhaps more than any other in the world. It’s impossible for a short-term traveller here to even begin to […]
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Apr
Apr
It’s always hard to pick favourites, especially in a country as mind-blowing as Egypt, but if I had to pick my fav city in this formidable country, then my prize would go to Aswan. This Nile-side spot, situated in the south of the country close to the Sudanese border, is about as relaxed, yet jam-packed […]
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Apr
Apr
It’s a whole thing now isn’t it, travelling for Instagram! Yup the social media that has inspired our wanderlust more than any other, is now causing more and more of us to hunt down those spots that have the WOW factor – a wow that we can *snap* and share! Ha ha ha! But if […]
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Apr
Apr
Now in my 30’s and digital nomading around the world, I’m largely past being able to cope with dorms I’m afraid. However that doesn’t mean I don’t want to meet other travellers, enjoy activities together and relax in a price-friendly place that feels spirited and soulful. I also want nooks where I can curl up […]
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Apr
Apr
Oh Ethiopia! The land of mystery, magic and madness had me under its spell from the first day I arrived and now, planning my 3rd trip there, it still hasn’t let me go! This country is so totally unique, that I assure you, you will never experience another place like it. Not like the countries […]
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Apr
Apr
Given that Africa is a HUGE and diverse continent, writing this post has proved something of a challenge! Relaying tips that are detailed enough to be useful, but general enough to cover a continent, can be a hard balance to strike. But having travelled from Cairo to Cape Town, taking in most of Southern, East […]
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Apr
Apr
Around the rural city of Mildura, this is the big one. Actually, forget Mildura, around Australia this is the big one. Nope, scratch that even, around the world this is the big one! A spot of real cultural significance and the birthplace of humanity in Australia no less, it’s hard to believe this place […]