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 […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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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 […]
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Cat Ba Island is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam in my opinion, but it’s also a spot many travellers miss off their itinerary in this country… and what a shame. #1 Because Cat Ba Island has a lovely national park at its heart – a great place to enjoy some […]
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I think it’s probably fair to say most people couldn’t place Armenia on a map, let alone know or name all the amazing things to do there! But that’s a real shame for them, because little do they know what they are missing out! Yup, newsflash in case you haven’t read any of my other […]
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Let’s start with a small disclaimer… I spent over 3 weeks in and around Cusco alone! Which is not hard given the amount of things there is to do here. Yup I spent more time in this city than I reckon most people spend in the whole of Peru and that’s because it’s a) amazing […]
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The centrally-located capital of Spain, Madrid so often gets overlooked in favour of its more touristy national counterpart, Barcelona. But if you want to discover a more local city vibe in this country, then can I suggest heading for the capital instead. A fairly small and easily navigable European capital, it’s amazing just how much […]
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So many travellers just seem to overlook Lima, the capital of Peru, and disregard both spending much time there, as well as many of the great trips you can take in a day or 2 from the city. But if you do give Lima a bit more credit and a bit more of your time, […]
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If there was ever a country that pushed choosing the best things to do there to the max, it was likely to be Vietnam. Vast and diverse, with more UNESCO sites, authentic culture, delicious cuisine and controversial history than you can shake a stick at, this Southeast Asian gem has it all. Home to […]
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but I really think that most people have a strong perception that travelling in Africa is cheap. And I’m guessing this is something to do with the economic disadvantage many of the countries in this continent suffer, coupled with the presumption that places where less tourists go tend to be […]