Tag: backpacking
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Ultimate Cornwall road trip for a spectacular week
Cornwall’s spectacular coastline is a real jewel to see when travelling or holidaying in the UK. To make your road trip even more spectacular be sure to stop at other UK gems along the way through the West Country. This post has all the tips you need to make sure you make the most of…
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Ultimate travel guide for Slovenia the hidden gem of Europe
Europe is host to amazing scenery particularly the Italian Dolomites and Swiss Alps. While Italy and Switzerland are pretty expensive, Slovenia still enjoys cheaper prices with mind blowing scenery. Now is the time to visit this almost hidden gem of Europe before it becomes overcrowded with tourists. This ultimate guide includes time of year to…
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How to save money backpacking Europe
Europe is one of the most expensive places for backpackers while being one of the most popular: and for good reason. Europe has culture, history, scenery, food and more to die for. I travelled around Europe for 3 weeks this autumn on a budget of £50 a day including all transport to and from my…
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Travel dilemas: what to do when your luggage is lost or flight is cancelled
Nothing is more frustrating when your trip abroad is sabotaged by either your luggage being lost by the airline or your flight is cancelled. After years of pretty much stress free travel both of these things happened to me in 2023. However, I didn’t let this ruin the amazing trips I was on and have…
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Top 10 best things to do in wonderful Gothenburg
When people visit Sweden they often head to popular Stockholm. But if you want to see a bit more of Swedish culture and amazing food then Gothenburg is the perfect place for a city break. 1. Sleep on a boat We stayed at Good Morning Hotel and as always booked through Booking.com This was a…
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Travel New Zealand as a solo female backpacker
Tips on how to travel around New Zealand and what to do to explore this beautiful country. Where to go in New Zealand? While New Zealand is far smaller than Australia you’ll want to visit more than one place and take internal flights. New Zealand has 2 islands: north and south. Most international flights will…
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How to spend 24 hours in Singapore
29 hours to be exact. Singapore is a popular layover for long haul flights. While the airport itself has lots to entertain jet lagged travellers if you have more than 5 hours it’s definitely worth exploring this wonderful city. Where to stay in Singapore If your layover is overnight or longer than 18 hours then…
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Visit Jordan as a solo female traveller
From marvelling at the ancient city of Petra to floating in the dazzling Dead Sea, visiting Jordan in the Middle East is a trip of a lifetime. Where to stay in Jordan You can fly direct to Amman from many International airports including London and New York. There are many tours you can take to…
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Enjoy island life in Fiji
Make the most of your time in Fiji with this tried and tested itinerary. After travelling around New Zealand I spent a long weekend in Fiji before travelling back to the UK Why visit Fiji? Fiji is a destination on many people’s bucket list. Idyllic white sand beaches, aqua blue waters and island life is…
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How to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is perfect if you want to enjoy the best of Thailand without having to back up your things and travel every few days to a new island/destination. After backpacking Asia for 6 weeks, moving to a new destination every couple of days I spent a whole week in Phuket. Lots of countries fly direct…