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2 Relaxing Weeks of Beautiful Mexican Beaches – The Ultimate Beach Holiday

Posted on March 23, 2017April 4, 2017

Mexico’s turquoise waters, colourful coral reefs and soft white sand are the perfect setting to unwind and get as much rest and relaxation as you need. You can spend hours reading your book laying on the gorgeous Mexican beaches, meeting the locals or gorging on delicious fish tacos. In this post I cover two incredible islands and how Cancun can actually […]

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Colombia

Flying Through the Jungle by Motorbike – San Cipriano

Posted on March 12, 2017March 14, 2017

Visiting San Cipriano is definitely one of the most unique adventures of my life. Although there were moments when I thought I might not live to write this post, there was definitely something extremely invigorating about travelling through the jungle by Brujita. Railway, San Cipriano, Colombia Let me set the scene… San Cipriano is a tiny […]

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Asia

TOP TIPS FOR EMBRACING HOLI: THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

Posted on March 7, 2017March 11, 2017

For me Holi Festival is a must for any backpacker and definitely an experience that should be added to your bucket list! This colourful, raucous, thrilling spring festival is definitely one of my favourite experiences. What is Holi? Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival celebrated in India and Nepal, which has now become popular […]

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Culture

TOP PANCAKE TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Posted on February 28, 2017March 11, 2017

When is Pancake Day? Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday differs each year and is dependent on when Easter falls. However, it is always a day in February and March preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. This year it falls on 28th February 2017. Following Pancake Day many people give up luxurious […]

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Brazil

RIO CARNIVAL – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on February 24, 2017March 14, 2017

Rio Carnival 2017 officially kicks off today and will continue until Wednesday 1st March. I thought I would share some of the insights I gleaned from visiting this incredible city, during the world’s most famous festival in which two million people per day hit the streets to celebrate. I will discuss the dos and don’ts, […]

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One Little Book Club

ONE little BACKPACKER TOP 10 TRAVEL READS

Posted on February 20, 2017April 6, 2017

YouAs we all know, there are not many positives of travelling on long distance buses or trains whilst backpacking. However, one of the greatest gifts of this aspect of your travels is the amount of reading you’re able get through. After many years of packing multiple books for my trips, I decided to invest in […]

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Asia

ASIA HIGHLIGHTS

Posted on February 20, 2017March 14, 2017

As you land in this majestic continent and take your first steps on this exotic land, you will be transported to a place that couldn’t be further from home. For me what makes it so special, is it’s stunning sunsets, gorgeous beaches and the diverse range of people who reside within it. Asia is Earth’s largest and […]

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Epic Adventures

SOUTH AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS

Posted on February 20, 2017March 11, 2017

Travelling through South America was one of the best experiences of my travels to date; it’s like no other place I’ve been before. There are captivating landscapes, age old traditions and people full of passion every where you look. If you are a music lover, like myself, South America is perfect for you! It is […]

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Travel Tips

ONE LITTLE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR TRAVELS

Posted on February 13, 2017March 11, 2017

For many people, much like myself, listening to music can take us back to a single moment in time when we were exploring the world. Whether it’s by train, plane or bus, the artists that we listen to and the songs they create have an impact on the journey we take. Here’s a few of […]

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City Breaks

48 HOURS IN BERLIN

Posted on February 12, 2017April 5, 2017

A weekend away in Berlin is the perfect mix of vibrant culture, lively nightlife, cheap ‘biers’ and fabulous food. Although this exhilarating city has a population of approximately 3.5 million people, at times of the day you can get lost with relatively few people getting in your way. Berlin is the capital and largest city […]

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