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Legit... Wells, who knew? Is this historic-and-ne

Legit... Wells, who knew?
Is this historic-and-next-level-pretty Somerset city one of England’ best kept secrets?
I think so! I’m not even that into Cathedrals and I lost myself in this one’s majestic grandeur.
And that was without mentioning the delightful cobbled Medieval streets, moat-surrounded ancient palace, and the local cheeseboard and craft beer selection I enjoyed in the sunny Central square.
To be fair, that might have swung it. Also an ideal spot to base yourself for hiking Cheddar Gorge or visiting Glastonbury. Well Wells, what a winner you turned out to be.
Proof that sometimes, less research is more.
Love that! The staycation continues...

And the U.K. staycation continues... and so does t

And the U.K. staycation continues... and so does the sunshine! Very happy to hike and snap this UNESCO world heritage gem without the crowds! Durdle Door in Dorset is a few hours drive from London and a classic U.K. icon, so normally packed! Come on a random Thursday in April though and you’ll have the place to yourself... almost! The beach below and hikes along the cliffs here are stunning, so bring your towel and your boots! Happy to have my new tripod with me for epic selfie time too! Shame I couldn’t get my feet in. I blame being too tall. Tch

And she’s back on the road! Finishing where I l

And she’s back on the road!
Finishing where I left off when my ultimate U.K. staycation got rudely interrupted by 5 months of lockdown and a winter. Tch. Anyways.... back in the game now and first up, it’s the magical New Forest National Park. Heavy on the pubs and post offices and tea cosies, this is a very affordable English gem thanks to its large number of campsites and its proliferation of free outdoor activities - walking, cycling and wild pony selfie snapping to name but a few. Yesterday I got caught in 1 traffic jam caused by donkeys and then a second tailback caused by cows. That’s when I knew I’d really been to the New Forest. U.K. peeps - have you been to the New Forest?
Non-U.K. peeps - do you know what a tea cosy is?

"Each of us must confront our own fears, must come

"Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it."
- Judy Blume Less than one week and I’m back off on adventures!
These will just be in the U.K. for now, but I’m still looking forward to the excitement of discovering new places! Turns out the thrill of travel doesn’t only come from going far, a change of scene, a sense of being somewhere different, is all I need!
Can you relate? 📍Uyuni, Bolivia. 2019.

Oh my goodness, so happy that some form of staycat

Oh my goodness, so happy that some form of staycation is going to be possible so soon here in England! It’s hard to believe there was once a time when it took travelling to remote parts of the globe to get me amped up, whereas now a day trip to the British seaside literally seems like the best thing since sliced bread! Point in case: the beautiful Mersea Island! Under 2 hours from my door in east London, this has to be one of Essex’s best spots! Cutest beach huts ever?
I think so! Other top spots in England I’ve now got planned to visit in April and May include Dorset, Suffolk, the New Forest, Kent, Norfolk and Somerset, as well as a trip my favourite island of Jersey too of course! Let’s see whether I might be able to get to Europe after that! Either way, it feels so great to be back making itineraries and thinking about fresh travel content for the blog. Could this be the beginning of the end??!! And tell me, do you have any travels planned? Or any spots in England you recommend I visit?
Please drop them into the comments below…

Ok, so let’s talk Tanzania! I know heaps of you

Ok, so let’s talk Tanzania! I know heaps of you are hanging to travel Africa - I can tell from the pages you read on my blog! - and we all know Tanzania is up there with the best of them! Over in East Africa, this country boasts an epic level of diversity with the mighty Serengeti National Park offering world class Safari experiences and the amazing island of Zanzibar offering an unbeatable slice of Swahili culture, epic scuba diving, Indian Oceans views and wild kite surfing. Yes Tanzania has a lot to offer and is a great option for those who are travelling to SubSharan Africa for the first time, or who only have a couple of weeks for their trip. So if you’re planning the trip of a lifetime post-pandemic, it’s hard to overlook this African gem of a country.
It’s certainly one of my favs! Get ideas for your trip in my top Tanzania Itinerary: https://www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/tanzania-itinerary/

🏖 I know lots of us (at least those of us in th

🏖 I know lots of us (at least those of us in the U.K.) are wondering if we’ll even get a Europe summer holiday this year now. 🎒And if we do, what it will look like?! Having travelled in Europe last summer, when the pandemic was still quite new, I definitely gathered a few tips about how to do it best in these trying times. 🌲 Firstly hanging out in nature is the winner! I love a good hike and a National Park anyway, but even if you’re into cities normally, a lot of them just aren’t the same atm with so many things closed or restricted. This means getting out into places with lots of space and fresh air are definitely the best way to go. ⛴ Secondly, I’d suggest not flying (it’s a win for the planet anyway) so hop on the Eurostar or take your car on the ferry and get exploring the old school overland way. 🏕 Thirdly, camping or staying in Airbnb’s are the best. Great for budgeting and social distancing, they mean you can avoid restaurants or sharing facilities if you don’t feel comfortable. 😎 I’m really hoping I can get back to Europe this summer, at least for a bit, as there’s still so much to explore there. Slovenia and Portugal are currently my top spots to try and head for! 🧐 What about you? 📍Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic
✍️ Learn More in my blog post here: https://www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/bohemian-switzerland/

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your on

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- Mary Oliver What a banging quote.
Thanks for asking Mary.
I’d consider returning to this remote corner of Georgia, which is only accessible for 4 months of the year via a 5 hour mountainside 4wd drive track and feels like a part of Europe time forgot, as a strong potential plan. Anyone else? Ps. ✍️ You can learn more about this remote Georgian corner, known as Tusheti, in this post I wrote about my adventure there...
https://www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/tusheti-georgia/

So let’s talk about budget travel beauties… A

So let’s talk about budget travel beauties…
And straight in with one of my big favs, it’s Egypt! Yes this absolute gem is THE place to head to see world class, I repeat, WORLD CLASS, treasures on a shoestring. 4000+ year old temples, tombs and pyramids a go-go for under $35 a day - yes I will. I last headed to Egypt in 2018 (on my overland trip from Cape Town to Cairo after Sudan), but it might as well have been my 1st trip - that 7 year old who did her year 3 project on the ancient civilisation of this country is NEVER DISAPPOINTED! And yes, I went to Egypt as a solo female backpacker and yes, I felt incredibly safe. For me, Egypt is always a no hassle, pure delight experience - just remember to wear long loose clothing and watch the traffic in Cairo. It once took me 20 minutes to muster up the bravado to cross the road in this city!
 Anywho, digression over, I highly recommend Egypt for budget travellers, history buffs and underwater enthusiasts (don’t forget the Red Sea here is one of the best dives locations in the world). So here’s my ideal Egypt Itinerary...
Oh and more deets in this blog post:
https://www.bigworldsmallpockets.com/egypt-itinerary/ SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER ——>>>> Day 1-3: Aswan & Abu Simbel
Day 4-6: Luxor & Valley of the Kings
Day 7-8: Nile Cruise to Cairo
Day 9-10: Giza & Saqqara
Day 11-14: Dahab & Red Sea Have you been to Egypt?
Which was your favourite spot?
Tell me all in the comments…

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