There are so many smaller towns and cities in Europe that are begging to be discovered. Wherever you find yourself, there is an adventure to be had nearby. I loved this blog because it shares the same attitude as myself, take advantage of any situation wherever you may be. You are never lost, just discovering …
Overview: Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a real gem of Europe. A drop-dead gorgeous city, this post from Suzanne, of travel blog Sightseeing Shoes, it’s a list of the cannot miss attractions. Here’s what Suzanne has to say about the post: ‘On a short city break, you have to narrow down everything you …
Sri Lanka is very much on the rise as a destination, and rightfully so. For over thirty years the country was suffering a civil war, but since that has ended, it has quickly proven a popular spot for visitors with a rich and diverse cultural history as well as offering great value as a destination. …
Overview: Exeter is often overlooked by travellers coming to the UK. However, when you are visiting the South West of England and looking for things to do, it is a wonderful base. As a university city, there is plenty going on but it hasn’t lost it’s small city charm. What to do in Exeter This …
Visiting Western Australia can be rather daunting. Most people begin their visit in Perth but after that where is there to go? Well, luckily I came across this perfect blog from top blogger Becki on her site Borders of Adventure. This blog lists the top places to see and what to do when you’re there, …
Overview: In this fantastic list of 30 Incredible things to do in Ottowa has been put together by Janine Good for her blog, Fill My Passport. Rather than just being a straight forward list, it also includes information about prices of activities so it can really help you to plan out how much you expect 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 …
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 …
Overview: Merida is a city steeped in culture from years of heavy Mayan, Spanish, French, British and Dutch influences and it a fantastic place to visit in Mexico. This post, about things to do when visiting Merida, comes from Faith Coates and her blog XYU & Beyond. It is a great intro to the Mexican city and …
Overview: Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, has become a major destination for many backpackers and adventure travel enthusiasts as this post from Luke, on his blog Treasures of Travelling, highlights. There are many great things to see and do when visiting La Paz and the surrounding area, I’ll let Luke explain further. Arriving in La Paz “Our …