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Category: Travel Tips

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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How to Best Pick Your Next Destination

If you’re read a few of my posts by now, you’ll be well aware that I like the step-by-step style for travel tips. So, below are the five (plus an extra sixth one of actually getting it booked) steps you need to find your dream destination. Step 1 – Type of Trip This…

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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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Dubrovnik: What, Where and Why You Should Go

I’ll say it now – Dubrovnik was one of the first places where I truly fell in love with exploring as much as I could in as little time as I had there. Sunsets, sea, old streets and delicious food. What more could you want? (And that’s not even mentioning the tortoises in…

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Packing Light

How To Only Take Cabin Bags When You Travel (for a week) I’ll admit – I love flying budget airlines to cram even more holidays in. Especially withRyanAir, it can quickly become more expensive if you’re unprepared. Simply taking acabin bag is the best way to avoid those extra costs. However, I know…

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