Ukraine… whoever thinks of going to Ukraine? Not me to be honest… until I went that is and discovered this huge country in Eastern Europe was actually WAY WAY better than I expected. Far from Soviet grey, drab and depressing – I found some gorgeous countryside, some thriving cities and a whole lot of loveable […]
Tag Archives: Top Tips
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Oct
Oct
The hidden gem of Bosnia Herzegovina is a traveller’s delight. Snuggled in the midst of the Balkans, this country is just creeping onto the tourist radar and as such, prices are still low, crowds are still thin and the scenery is truly spectacular. Of course, no one can discuss visiting this country and not touch […]
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Aug
Aug
Most of us take quite a few photos when we travel. We do so because we really want to remember the good times we have had while exploring the globe. The only problem is that we rarely find the time to get them out and enjoy them. As a result, it is all too […]
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Jul
Jul
I have to be honest, before I got to Egypt I’d heard so many horror stories about the hassle you can receive, not to mention the hordes of tourists, that I was prepared for the worst. But I honestly could not believe how different my experience was from the ones I’d heard about. Because, in […]
02
Jul
Jul
If you’ve never travelled in the Middle East before, then let me tell you, Jordan is the perfect introduction. Small, safe and stable, with amazing food, some incredible historical sites and very welcoming locals, Jordan is the perfect first foray into adventuring this part of the world. I actually spent almost 3 weeks in the […]
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Jun
Jun
After 3 years of continuous travel and having spent the last 9 months coming down the African continent by land, I want to share with you my 12 essential Africa travel tips. Hopefully they’ll help you have the best possible journey in this amazing part of the world because, let’s be honest, Africa is pretty […]
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Jun
Jun
Travelling for work and good quality sleep rarely go hand in hand. Sometimes no matter how tired we may feel, we simply find it very difficult to drop off when away from home. Why should this be the case? Well, there could be many answers to that question, anything from stress to overstimulation. One […]
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May
May
No matter which way you look at it, Sudan just isn’t one of those well-travelled destinations. In fact, it’s a critically under-travelled destination, with hardly anything known about it by much of the outside world. While this makes it an incredibly exciting place to adventure, it can also make it a little tricky, because finding […]
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Apr
Apr
One of my favourite countries in Africa (and believe me there’s some tough competition!) I love Kenya, mostly for its diversity. Yes this country really does have it all, from incredible landscapes, amazing safari opportunities, fantastic hiking and world-class beaches, if you’re looking to get a slice of Africa in one small hit, I […]
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Mar
Mar
It’s one of the most comment travel questions I get asked time and time again and no matter where, when or how you travel, it’s likely to be a question you’ve asked someone too. That question is, of course, how to score cheap air ticket booking. And it’s a good question that attracts a […]