Let’s be honest, Lebanon is definitely not yet a well-known backpacking destination, but I reckon it soon will be, because this place is pumping! Yes now enjoying my third trip to this gorgeous country, Lebanon is a destination I expected nothing from, but one which instantly grabbed me – a total surprise I can […]
Tag Archives: Transport
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Oct
Oct
Let me be straight here. I’m an awful driver. Really awful. Or at least I think I’m awful. So maybe the point is rather that I’m not an awful driver, but that I’m a nervous driver. Because quite frankly the thought of driving anywhere, especially in a foreign country, usually makes me feel extremely nervous! […]
Budget Travel Ideas, LEBANON, Middle East, Travel Tips
lipHe Wellness Retreat : Is This Lebanon’s Biggest Surprise?
20
Oct
Oct
If you’ve read any of my content coming out of Lebanon, you’ll know that this country has blown me, and continues to blow me, away! It is the very land of surprises, and perhaps there’s never been a bigger one for me, or the Lebanese friend I was travelling with, than heading to lipHe […]
10
Oct
Oct
For those not yet in the know, rideshare is one of the best arms of the sharing economy for travellers, essentially giving you a way to travel short distances for less! Similar to Airbnb that allows you to rent locals houses and apartments, or WeSwap that allows you to swap money with those looking […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
How to Make the Most of Your Hop On Hop Off Paris Tour
29
Aug
Aug
Laden with attractions, history at every turn, more monuments than you can shake a stick at and so many galleries and museums you can’t even take it all in, there’s no doubt Paris is one of the world’s most amazing cities to visit. But with so much on offer in this capital however – […]
ISRAEL, JORDAN, Middle East
How to Travel from Amman to Jerusalem: Everything to Know About Crossing this Border
20
Aug
Aug
Did you know there’s a way you can cross from Jordan to Israel and back without getting your passport stamped by either country? Did you know there’s a way you can get from Amman to Jerusalem in just a few hours? Well if the answer to either of these questions is “no”, or “yes, but […]
08
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 […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Travel Gear & Packing, Travel Tips
Jack Wolfskin Highland Trail 42 : My Kinda Backpack!
04
Aug
Aug
If you’re anything like me, travelling light and packing small is both a struggle and a necessity when travelling. I’m pretty strict on imposing baggage restrictions when packing, because I just know that when I have to lug around every kilo of that stuffed bag for months I’m going to regret it. Plus I’m […]
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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 […]
12
May
May
It’s a well-known fact that my family always laugh at me because I say how AMAZING each new travel destination I discover is. But seriously, Lebanon is AMAZING! And hitting the gorgeous northern area of this country with Explore Lebanon Tours was perfect testimony to this. Here’s why my amazing trip with this company […]