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9 Gifts for the Traveller at Home in 2020
Wanting to treat the traveller in your life with a gift but lockdown’s got you stuck for ideas? We’ve got 9 ideas for you!
The Best of Costa Brava: 4-Day Itinerary
If you are planning on visiting Spain, you can’t go past visiting Costa Brava. With fairytale towns, pristine beaches and delicious food Costa Brava is a traveller’s delight, and all within easy reach from Barcelona. The region of Costa Brava stretches along...
25 Things to do in Yogyakarta
I have a confession to make. I had never heard of, let alone considered visiting, Yogyakarta prior to being invited there by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism. However, from the moment I arrived and realised all of the many things to do in Yogyakarta, there was...
Mermaid school in Bali: So you want to be a Mermaid?
Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve dreamt of being a mermaid. In fact, after seeing The Little Mermaid, I was convinced that being a mermaid was my life’s destiny. I’d spend hours in the pool, practicing my mermaid swimming technique, until my skin turned wrinkly and...
Prynt case review – Augmented reality comes to travel
This post is part of our Travel Tech series, where we review the coolest tech gadgets and apps for travelling the world. We all have those moments when we are travelling that seem surreal, unique and memorable. So memorable, in fact, that we often want to share these...
Getting the Perfect Photo in Santorini
“They all come here because it’s so white and clean...”, a fellow traveller said to me as we watched a bridal party, with professional camera crew in tow, pose against the white-washed walls and blue-domed churches. It was the second bridal party we had seen that day,...
Santorini – The Place For Love
Our introduction to Santorini was a rocky one. Actually, rocky is an understatement. Let me just say, I may or may not have filmed an angry ‘selfie’ video whilst hiking for 20 minutes, wearing multiple backpacks in the heat of the day, because of a miscommunication...
Street XO Madrid – Restaurant Review
Situated just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of central Madrid, Street XO is three star Michelin chef David Muñoz’s side project and gift to the masses. If innovative and creative gourmet dishes served amongst a loud and theatrical environment and at...
Monaco – The French Riviera’s sparkling crown
Just a short day trip from Nice on the French Riviera lies the Principality of Monaco. Although well-known from countless Hollywood films, Monaco has another side which is rarely shown on the big screen. Casinos and luxury yachts. Princesses and paparazzi. Film stars...
The Travel Bra Review: An Essential for Active Travellers
UPDATE: The folks at Travel Bra HQ have released a new range of travel bras and I’ve added details on the Beach Travel Bra below. We are beginning our packing list for our upcoming trip to Bali (yay!) and one must-pack item is the travel underwear from The Travel Bra...
Tropicfeel Shoes – The Travel Shoe for Everywhere, Every Day
I am the first to admit, I have a shoe problem. Like, a too many shoes, and not enough storage space problem. And yet, in my collection of 100+ pairs (I told you I had a problem!) I didn’t have a pair of comfy travel shoes! Enter Tropicfeel. I first came across...
Light to Light Camps – The best way to do the Light to Light Walk
Australia is a magnificent place, with some of the most incredible and diverse landscapes. It’s no wonder hiking and camping are a favourite past time for many of us. But carrying around heavy tents and backpacks isn’t so appealing.
Say hello to Light to Light Camps. Where you can enjoy the best of the Light to Light Walk on the Sapphire Coast, and have all the heavy work done for you.
Why Tesalate beach towels are the best towels for travellers
Facebook has been reading my mind. Granted, my search history probably gave it away but they clearly know that I’ve been dreaming of future travels and trips to the beach. For quite some time now, I’ve been seeing ads for what I can only describe as the traveller’s...
24 hours in Salamanca Spain
Salamanca is an incredibly historical and beautiful looking city of Spain. It only took less-than 24 hours to fall in love with the city. Here’s why…
Japan’s Most Instagrammable Food
If you love food, then Japan is THE destination for you! Think flavoursome ramen, fresh seafood and hearty curries, but beyond the delicious tastes, Japan has some very 'Insta-worthy' food. If you want to bring some #foodporn into your feeds, check out some of Japan's...
La Tomatina festival: Everything you need to know to survive this Spanish fiesta
Visiting Spain’s La Tomatina festival for the first time can be a little daunting and there are so many things about it that we wish we had of known beforehand. So, we created this guide to answer all of your questions and give you a better idea of the craziness that you can expect from this highlight of Spain. We cover all of the above questions and give you 11 tips to survive it!
The Ultimate Tokyo Itinerary – For Big Kids!
You think you know Tokyo, but you haven’t truly experienced the exuberance of Tokyo until you fight a sumo, eat rainbow spaghetti, watch robots dance, make your own udon noodles and go-kart through the streets in an adult-sized Mario onesie…. Tokyo is seriously...
4 Reasons Why You Should Head to Northern France
France receives around 200 million international visitors a year and it’s one of the most visited destinations in Europe around the world. It’s a handy holiday spot, just around an hour flight away from the UK and easily accessible by Eurostar too. Home to...
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun – Big kid fun outside Tokyo
Imagine bathing in a pool of sake, having buckets of it flung into your face while young people scream in glee around you. You might be tempted to think this is some sort of foam party with a bunch of university students, but it’s actually one of the many quirky...