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September 1, 2026

The Dolomites, Italy

The Dolomites have absolutely exploded in popularity over the last few years, and I have to say they did not disappoint. I had three or four days of waking up for a coffee and pistachio croissant, running up…
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August 23, 2026

Venice: Canals, Boats, Bridges (and how to do it cheaply)

Venice was a city I’d been wanting to visit for a while but was put off by the extortionate cost that everyone talked about. However, flying into Venice before heading down to the Dolomites for some trail running…
Read more: Venice: Canals, Boats, Bridges (and how to do it cheaply)
August 17, 2026

Planning your Highlands Road Trip!

At the end of uni last year, me and my friends went up to the Highlands for a road trip – fulling consolidating Scotland as my favourite country. While I use public transport a lot usually, it does…
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With both personal travel stories and plenty of ‘how to’ guides for you to be able to make the most of your travelling

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Travelling, Hiking, Running, Backpacking and everything in between! 🩵🥾🌍

Venice, Italy 🇮🇹 Really starting to seem l

Venice, Italy 🇮🇹

Really starting to seem like a mini Eurosummer crammed into about a week! I have to say - Venice was AWESOME. (Favourite Italian city for me by FAR and not too expensive). Next up to the mountains for some trail running!

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#venice #eurosummer #italy #summer #travel

NEXT STOP OF THE SUMMER: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM!!! Fli

NEXT STOP OF THE SUMMER: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM!!!

Flight en route to Venice, Italy. (It was the cheapest way to get to there).

Blog post out now, and if you’re going to Belgium make sure to have the chocolate waffles and cherry beer!

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#eurosummer #belgium #travel #brussels

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 T

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Trip with the best people! 🩵

Starting from the start of the summer (yes it’s been a while, I’m catching up!) Scotland is one of my favourite places (if not favourite) and the Highlands are no exception - stunning hikes, amazing countryside and such a good place to reconnect with nature and chill out.

Blog post out now!
https://wanderlustandarucksack.com/2026/08/17/planning-your-highlands-road-trip/

🩵 NEW BLOG POST UPLOADED 🩵 Still trying to w

🩵 NEW BLOG POST UPLOADED 🩵
Still trying to work out where to go for a girls trip somewhere a little off grid that won’t break the bank? SO many options on my new blog post now!

1. Ohrid, North Macedonia
2. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Athens, Greece (May break the bank a little)
4. Shkoder, Albania
5. Kotor, Montenegro
6. Zadar, Croatia

Link to blog in bio!

#summer #girlstrip #balkans #summertrip #eurosummer

Posts out on my travel blog for budget backpackers

Posts out on my travel blog for budget backpackers, travel fits, and how to make the most of your travelling. 🩵✈️🌍

#travelgirl #backpacking #travel #inspiration #travelinsta

First country spotlight: Albania Blog post discu

First country spotlight: Albania

Blog post discussing all you need to know for packing your Albania wardrobe including the Valbona-Theth hike, rural towns and southern cities.

https://wanderlustandarucksack.com/2026/01/10/albania-what-to-wear/

#albania #travelfitsaturdays #girltravel #backpacking #adventuregirl

New blog series launching 🌍🩵✈️ Travel f

New blog series launching 🌍🩵✈️

Travel fits posted on the blog on Saturdays. Outfits are simple, versatile, easy to pack and look good while fitting the local customs!

Each Saturday will focus on a different country or region. Kicking off 2026 with a focus on the Balkans!

Normal travel blogging tips and itineraries will be posted as usual, either on Tuesdays or Thursdays 🩵

#travel #travelgirl #travelfitsaturdays #travelblogger #outfit

🩵🌎✈️ #2025wrapped #travelgirl #travelco

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#2025wrapped #travelgirl #travelcontentcreator #travelblogger #food #foodlover #foodtraveller

If you need a sign to solo travel it’s here 🩵

If you need a sign to solo travel it’s here 🩵🌎✈️

Unfortunately for my bank account, I’ve realised that as well as trips with friends, I need to fit more solo travel into my life and it does live up to the hype it gets on social media. However, solo travel is definitely a challenge to make that first step and book the flight or bus.

FINALLY both jumping on this Instagram trend and getting out my article on my thoughts on solo travel (link in bio and copied below)

https://wanderlustandarucksack.com/2025/09/26/is-solo-travel-worth-the-social-media-hype/

Caitlin ✈️🌎🩵

#travelgirl #travelblogger #travel #summer #backpacking #travelcontentcreator #solotravelgirl #solo #solotraveller #traveler #newchapters

Lake Bled, Slovenia Perfect for a September geta

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Perfect for a September getaway or to add to your inter railing list. One of the best places for swimming, sociable hostels and a perfect break from the business of cities.

Post on Lake Bled up now!

https://wanderlustandarucksack.com/2025/09/01/lake-bled-backpacking-guide/

Link in bio!

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#travel #lakebled #summer #septembertrip #travel #travelvibes #eurosummer #lake #bled #slovenia #travelslovenia #slovenia🇸🇮 #wanderlust #backpacking

Reminder to see the world if and when you can 🩵

Reminder to see the world if and when you can 🩵🏝️✈️

To anyone new: welcome to my blog of adventure travel and backpacking featuring lots of hiking, underrated cities and places to connect with the world.

#travelgirl #travel #travelcontentcreator #summer #backpacking #travelblogger #adventure #inspiration #travelinspo #travelling

Day 6 - Budva 🩵✈️🏝️ Nearly at the end

Day 6 - Budva 🩵✈️🏝️

Nearly at the end of the Montenegro travel blog series (days 1-4 are up on the blog!!!)
Next country… CROATIA!!!

#travelgirl #travelblogger #travel #solotravels #solotravel #traveldiaries #travel #travelcontentcreator #backpacking #montenegro #budva

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