Oh the Northern Territory of Australia, that wild-west, dusty-dry, blue-sky film set of a location. Stuff of legends, a fabled place to disappear and all-round story-rich scenery makes this an absolute must during any Australian trip. Many put it off however due to the perceived expense of adventuring out to the red centre and […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Oct
Oct
High in the Andes, nestled between the dominating countries of Peru and Colombia, the little gem of Ecuador manages to hold a charm all of its own. Blessed with an incredible geographical diversity that includes jungle, mountain and coastal landscapes, many say Ecuador has it all. And they’re not far wrong! For me, one […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, UK, Western Europe
Budget Alternatives to Hostel Accommodation in the UK
05
Oct
Oct
When looking for somewhere to stay in the UK, I’ve always considered hostels the cheapest option and have, accordingly, spent my time trying to find the best deals for them on websites such as Hostelworld.com. Recently however, I’ve been doing a bit more research about budget accommodation in the UK and have been amazed […]
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Sep
Sep
Along with seeing Uluru and exploring Sydney Harbour, taking an Australian road trip is one of the bucket list essentials when visiting this country. And that’s probably because as vast, diverse, wild and beautiful as it is, the Australian landscape lends itself to a driving adventure. So I’m very glad to confirm that I’m […]
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Sep
Sep
Oh Little Corn Island, what a tiny drop of paradise you are! There you sit in the Caribbean Sea, a minuscule pearl, shining with simplicity and serenity. I fell in love with you from the first moment I saw you – loving everything about your tropical charm and beauty. With no cars, no roads, banks […]
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Sep
Sep
Situated in Queensland’s tropical waters, the Whitsundays are one of the jewels in Australia’s tourism crown. An archipelago of 74 islands, scatted among the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are famous for their paradise-perfect white sands and azure waters. Because of their visual splendour, these islands are also synonymous with luxury tourism and high-end […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
6 Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Nice, France
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Sep
Sep
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the beautiful city of Nice is known for being one of France’s most popular tourist destinations. It is also renowned for being very elegant, exclusive and expensive – certainly not somewhere many people would initially conceive of as a budget travel destination! Having visited this glorious European city however, I wanted […]
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Sep
Sep
Situated within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Central Australia, Uluru (or Ayers Rock as it was formerly known) is one of the country’s most outstanding and recognisable landmarks. As such, it’s also a key bucket list ranker for many global travellers, renowned for both its geological and indigenous importance. Not usually one for […]
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Sep
Sep
I love a good hike, it’s as simple as that and what better place to pull on some good shoes and get moving than in New Zealand, the heartland of epic scenery? Known as tramping here, hiking is a perfect activity for solo female travellers in New Zealand, because it’s generally very safe and […]
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Sep
Sep
Hardly classified as being ‘off the beaten track’ in terms of backpacker tourism, I was pretty sure I knew most things about Australia before I got here. I mean English-speaking, part of the Commonwealth and similar, culturally and economically, to the UK, what could I have been in the dark about? Turns out quite a bit! […]