Category Archives: Travel

7 Secrets of Catalonia

I wasn’t really prepared for beautiful scenery and charming towns and villages when I came...

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Jasper vs Banff: The Alberta National Park Showdown!

“I paused to look at my watch, I wanted the hands to freeze, so I...

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Common People Festival Southampton

“There’s no place I’d rather be” The words beautifully sung from the stage behind me...

7 Steps to Selfie Success, from a Travel Selfie Pro

If you’re one of those people that hates selfies, well I’m not sure how you...

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Brisbane Floods and Cyclone Yasi in Queensland Australia

During a round the world trip in 2011, I followed the route most backpackers take...

The Best Bits of Langkawi, Malaysia

There are a handful of places you visit when backpacking through South East Asia that...

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Tubing in Laos: Then and Now

In this article: Before the Ban – tubing in Laos before the government made important safety...

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Ice-Climbing the Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

At this point in our trip I’d spent 5 months away from chilly England and...

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10 things you must do in New Zealand

Lets start by stating for the record, that there are so many things to do...

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Missing a Special Occasion whilst Travelling? Try this idea…

One of the biggest sacrifices to travelling or even relocating abroad is missing a special...

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Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park: What to Expect

I’ve been a big tennis fan since I was young, and going to all four...

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Christmas Abroad: Part 2 – Disney, Belize, India & More

Following the popularity of Christmas Abroad: Part 1, another 7 travellers write about their most...

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Christmas Abroad: Part 1 – Zambia, Australia, Vietnam & More

For those of us that celebrate Christmas, it is usually a time for family and...

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Four of the best: Island hopping in Fiji

I arrived in Fiji with zero expectations. I had heard hugely conflicting opinions from good...

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Stunning Sunsets and Rock Climbing in Railay, Thailand

Its hard to find many ‘hidden gems’ in Thailand these days, and Railay, tucked away...

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5 Travel Photography tips for Beginners

If you aren’t practised in the world of travel photography, it can be a whole...

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Intrepid Wilderness: Reasons to visit Iceland

Tucked away in the corner of the Atlantic, Iceland might be one of Europe’s most...

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A Guide to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

When planning my trip to New Zealand, there was one thing that cropped up time...

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