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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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Exploring Gdansk in a Weekend

I have to admit, my trip to Gdansk was extremely unorthodox: I didn’t know about the trip until 4 hours before the plane was due to take off on the Saturday morning. Talk about unprepared. One thing I can say, is it certainly taught me how to make the best of 31 hours…

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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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Which Greek Island is Waiting For You?

Greece is a beautiful country, with plenty of different islands to visit. Although visiting ‘aGreek island’ is a simple enough holiday destination, the islands have subtle differences.I’ve been lucky enough to visit several of the islands over the years. Which island youshould visit really depends on what you want most out of your…

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What to do for a Week in Zadar, Croatia

Zadar is a gem of a city right on the Adriatic Coast, and the only city I’ve visited wherethe sea genuinely seems to be treated like a swimming pool – ladders up to thepavement all along the seafront, people sunbathing on the wide stone pavements andbathing platforms in the old town. With it’s…

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