Something that has been on my bucket list for the longest time is proper dog sledding. When I was younger, growing up, a local forest used to hold dog sledding competitions (they may still do so) but there was never any snow, so in my mind, it kind of counts, but not really. I then …
Overview: There are many of these hidden gem posts out there, often they are not really gems and more often than not, they are not that hidden! Not here, this one has some genuine treats. Even as an avid Euro-explorer, I haven’t heard of some of these. 8 gorgeous small European towns The post is …
Overview: Dudhsagar Falls, in Goa, look stunning. When I first saw a picture of them with that train passing underneath, looking like it could be swept away at any moment, I knew I needed to know more. Well luckily I found just the post. Hiking to the Dudhsagar Falls This guide is written by Sandy, for his …
Sydney is simply amazing; it seamlessly blends urban culture with some jaw-dropping scenery that would be at home in any coastal national park. Throw in iconic travel highlights such as the Opera House and Bondi Beach, you have everything you need for a fantastic experience. However, like many people visiting Sydney, I didn’t have as much time …
I only have happy memories of Luang Prabang. As the main place of arrival for many travellers taking the slow boat between Laos and Thailand, it is a place that many will bump into a familiar face. It’s funny that as you travel you seem to often bump into people you met somewhere else, grab a drink, …
Overview: It’s easy to see why Spain is the second most visited travel destination in the World but many people only know of the famous sights and cities. What’s struck us on our travels through Spain is how beautiful some of the lesser known spots are. One such spot is Fuerteventura in the Spanish Canary …
Overview: In the city of Udaipur, in Rajasthan India, you will find the Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, a historic centrepiece to a traditional city. Enjoy a heritage show at Bagore Ki Haveli Museum This post comes from Mokshta, on her blog Miss with Migratory Wings. It is all about this place in India that is special to …
First of all, is it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City? Saigon officially became Ho Chi Minh City when the city merged with the surrounding Gia Định Province. Given how many people still refer to it as Saigon you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a recent thing, however, it actually happened over 40 years …
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Overview: Wadi Rum is a desert in Jordan that seems to be often overlooked for the countries more famous sites, tourists tend to just pop into the visitor centre as they pass by. While there is nothing wrong with that, a couple of hours there is better than none at all, once you have read …
Rottnest Island, or Rotto to the locals, is a small island off the coast of Western Australia. With a permanent population of around 100 people, the island is only a little over 7 square miles in size but attracts around 500,000 visitors each year. If you are visiting Perth then taking a day to explore …