10 must read tips on surviving a Bangkok street market

Visiting the markets of Bangkok

A Bangkok inspired cocktail of hangovers, pushy sales, tuk-tuks and scam artists are not a great combination and make surviving the Bangkok market experience quite a challenge. Luckily for you, I have written these quick tips to make the experience a little easier. Bangkok, as crazy as it is beautiful Markets could certainly be considered …

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The Villages of Sierra Francia Salamanca

Every time I visit the Sierra de Francia mountains, and I’m lucky I have family there so visits are regular, I fall in love with the place all over again. After life in Madrid it’s like a warm, peaceful security blanket folds around me. With some wonderful (and incredibly good value) casas rurales and guesthouses …

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11 Amazing Things to do in Merida: Mexico Travel Blog

Nestled in the Yucatan Peninsula, Merida in Mexico attracts visitors here to explore the stunning works of nature and historic sites. there is so much to do here, from brightly the colored ancient architectural designs, stately museums, visits to the infamous Mayan ruins, enjoying Yucatan cuisines, swimming in the cenotes, Merida market tours to thriving Mayan …

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A scary night on the Samoeng Loop

Motorbike on the Samoeng Loop

As I write, I think I am about to die in some horrific way. I am trying to get some sleep in a place called Samoeng Resort, just outside a small town in the middle of nowhere up a mountain. The resort has about 30 or so individual bungalows spread across a wide area, but …

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Your guide to visiting Cartagena, Colombia

What to do in Cartagena, Colombia

As Colombia continues it’s travel renaissance, Cartagena de Indias is quickly emerging as one of the worlds hot destinations. This guide to the city has been written by Sasha who, with his wife Rachel, runs the travel blog Grateful Gypsies. Starting off with a little bit of history, the post continues with the best places to visit in …

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19 Must See Places In Greece | Plan Your Epic Trip

When the opportunity arose to have a post written by Niki from travel and lifestyle blog Nikoza on The Travel Blogs, I couldn’t say no. Born a raised in Greece before travelling all over the world, she is a top blogger who’s writing is always honest and entertaining. Fiercely proud of her homeland, who better to introduce you …

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