wanderlust and a rucksack

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Author: wanderlust

How to Make the Most of a Weekend Break in Europe

Yes, I know how ridiculous it sounds – travelling for a weekend, not even three days, and then having to be back in the UK (or wherever you’re from) for work again on Monday. But it’s definitely possible – and more than that – it’s something I would highly recommend. The cost of…

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Exploring Malta – foot, car, boat or bus?

Over this last summer, I visited Malta for the first time. For those who are just starting out on their own travelling adventures, or even seasoned travellers, I’d highly recommend it. Chances are that you’ve come here to discover the best way to see all the island has to offer. And it’s definitely…

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Why Crete should be a top choice for a Greek Destination

I’ve been lucky enough to visit several Greek Islands and Crete has remained a firm favourite. Here, you can get Greek culture combined with the benefits of an activity holiday, and beaches. There are genuinely loads of day-trips you can take on Crete – from wherever you’re staying – to experience old palaces,…

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Why you should visit Tortuguero

All in all, I spent less than 24 hours in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. And I’m so glad that I went. Tortuguero is famed for it’s turtle nesting beaches – if you’re going at turtle season you may well want more than a day here. I visited in December, when there were no turtles…

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What to do for 5 days in Cahuita?

My third destination in Costa Rica; Cahuita. Cahuita is a town situated on the Carribean Coast close to Puerto Viejo. It is smaller than Puerto Viejo, with less nightlife and closer to the National Park. It had lots of lovely Carribean and Costa Rican restaurants as well as the atmosphere you’d expect from…

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Itinerary for 3 Days in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

In Arenal and La Fortuna, there is so much to do, so much to see and La Fortuna had much more of a nightlife than anywhere else we visited. The three days I spent in La Fortuna were incredibly full-on. Similar to Monteverde, you could take your time here to see everything, however…

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What to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica?

One of the more well known sites in Costa Rica, Monteverde is a haven of biodiversity and a perfect place to visit if you really want to experience the eco-tourism that the country is famed for. I spent an amazing three days in Monteverde. Although you could easily spend more time here, for…

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What to do for a Week in Lisbon

You want to visit Lisbon – but what exactly can you do there? Like most capital cities in Europe, it’s filled with a rich history and plenty of activities. I spent a week in Lisbon around Easter time. While the best itinerary will vary person to person – and on time of year…

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What to Do for a Week in Malta

Day 1 – Arrival and Cultural Exploration From the airport to Valletta, the best way to travel is to take a bus. It’s a single bus, no transfers, and if you get the Explore Card it’s very cheap. (Journeys on buses in Malta are two euros otherwise, which is still cheap). What was…

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Planning your Budget Backpacking (3 min read)

(Or – You Want to Travel For the Summer But You Have No Clue How You Can Afford It) While it’s not possible to stay in a five-star luxury hotel and pay barely anything for it, (unless you went to world scout jamboree 2023, but that’s another story) it’s definitely possible to backpack…

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