2 of Spain’s best destinations, the wonderful cities of Barcelona and Seville are both must-see’s on any itinerary in this country but are, annoyingly, at pretty much opposite ends of the country. Tucked along the Mediterranean coast towards the northeast of Spain, Barcelona is wonderfully placed if you’re coming overland from France, or even Italy, […]
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There’s no question Ronda’s famous bridge – el Puente Nuevo – is the reason most people head to this gorgeous Andalusian town in southern Spain. It is, after all, one of the region’s icons and an absolutely splendid feat of architecture set in stunning surrounds. I’m very glad to confirm it was certainly one of […]
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If you’re touring Andalusia in Southern Spain then trust me, you cannot miss Ronda. Almost everyone who visits this wonderful region heads to Granada, Seville and Malaga, but not everyone learns about what a gem Ronda is and why they really shouldn’t miss this spot! Thankfully, I was tipped off by a good friend who […]
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There’s no question one of the reasons I enjoyed my time in Mallorca so much was down to the fact I stayed in an incredible Airbnb! Located in the northwest of the island, it took over 15 minutes from the main road to reach this deserted spot down a dirt track. Surrounded by mountains and […]
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Well well well, so you’re heading off to explore Southeast Asia are you and wondering what the best time to visit Bangkok is? Good for you! It is, after all, one of those classic destinations, everyone should experience at least once in their lives. A veritable mecca for backpackers, culture vultures, temple traipses and food […]
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I think it’s one of the biggest misnomers in budget travel – namely that Africa is cheap to travel. Again, that’s far too obtuse, let me reframe that… I think it’s one the biggest misnomers in budget travel that East Africa is a cheap destination to head to. Indeed, travelling in East Africa, of which […]
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I’m not going to keep on here, because somehow I feel I’m preaching to the converted now, but once again let me briefly reiterate Mallorca is not what you expect! At least, it’s not what I expected. Images of lobster-red, beer-swilling Europeans on package holidays be gone! And instead, please usher in upbeat cycling enthusiasts […]
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Located at the top of the African continent, but feeling more culturally similar to its neighbours in the near Middle East across the Red Sea, Egypt is a country with filled with fascinating geographies, histories, people and cultures… especially when it comes to travelling! I spent 3 weeks in Egypt as a solo female adventurer […]
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Palma, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Before visiting Mallorca, I’ll admit I mainly associated the island with beach resorts and package holidays. But after travelling there myself, I quickly realised Mallorca has so much more to offer, and nowhere showcased that better than Palma, the […]
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Well! Had it not been for my trip to this Balearic island in September, I certainly would not have been writing this post! In fact, I certainly would not even be recommending going to Mallorca, such was my view of this Spanish isle. But I have to say, the trip I just enjoyed to this […]