Known as the white city, Arequipa is Peru’s second biggest metropolis and an absolute must on any South American itinerary. From strolling the colonial streets to hiking the nearby canyon, there’s no end to the amount of great things to do and see here, meaning the only real choice left is … where to stay?! […]
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One of Peru’s many UNESCO World Heritage sights, the stunning city of Arequipa in the south of country is a delightful spot to explore, with tons of amazing things to do. Renowned for its charming colonial architecture, Arequipa’s famous use of sillar, a white volcanic stone, is what gives many of its buildings such a […]
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It was my first arrival point back into Latin America after almost a decade and I’ve got to say, Lima didn’t disappoint. In fact, it far exceeded my expectations because, I have to admit, I was expecting a crime-ridden, dirty, dangerous place! And I’m sure while Lima still has it sketchy parts, the vast majority […]
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Bearing in mind its size, I’m going to put myself out there and say there’s few countries in the world as diverse as Georgia, which is why choosing just 9 of the best places to visit here has been tough! Situated at the edge of both the European and Asian continents, Georgia’s straddled position means […]
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The best thing about travelling in South America is that fact that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. And one of the worst about travelling in South America is that it’s one heck of a diverse continent. That’s because packing for such a broad range of climates, altitudes, terrains and activities can be […]
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My personal travel favourite.. the great continent of Africa still has a magical allure for most wanderers. With so little of it well-explored, the diversity and the different sort of experience Africa can provide the adventurous with, is unparalleled in my opinion. And all the more rich and alluring for it I say! From the […]
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I have to be honest, until about a year ago I had never even heard of Bohemian Switzerland… and that’s despite having travelled previously to the 2 major cities nearest to it – namely Dresden in Germany and Prague in the Czech Republic. And this may give you some idea of a) how off […]
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Want to discover the perfect 2 week Cambodian travel itinerary in a handy, day by day format? Then this post is for you! There’s many great reasons to travel Cambodia, after all this southeast nation is filled with historical gems, cultural curiosities, unique UNESCO spots and some seriously beautiful landscapes. And not to detract from […]
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When is the best time to visit Namibia? Keep reading to learn when you should travel to this country and as well as 10 other key tips for your great adventure here… Oh my oh my, well what can I say, Namibia has to be one of the best countries in Africa to travel if […]
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Krabi, a beautiful part of Thailand, has the most stunning scenery and things to do. From incredible white beaches, jungle landscapes, limestone crags and over 200 islands dotted around its coastal position, it’s no surprise therefore that this is definitely one of the most popular places to visit in Thailand, especially for budget travellers. But […]