Regularly named the best place to live in the UK, Bristol, the gateway to the West Country is having a moment. Its creative industries are flourishing as disillusioned Londoners seek a more affordable alternative, while a new generation of young chefs are returning home to re-imagine the area’s ancient foodie traditions. One of the most…
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Things to do in Warsaw: a local’s guide
Warsaw, the iconic Eastern European city and capital of Poland. Picturing this metropolis invokes certain images that we imagine have to do with various shades of grey, giant, faceless buildings and a WWII or Cold War vibe. This sort of gloomy reputation is not entirely unfounded, but what might surprise you is that Warsaw is…
A baller’s guide on how to save money for travel
I’m a massive money nerd. In fact, it’s not often that you hear of someone under the age of 35 with a passion for Pensions, ISAs and Premium Bonds – but I swear I’m not a total bore. I also love to travel the world with my girlfriend and so far, we’ve been to over…
30 gifts every backpacker will love
If you’ve ever travelled for an extended period of time, you’ve probably gotten great use out of some of the items you’ve brought along, chucked a few that you realised were useless and picked up some handy items that you initially forgot to pack. Experienced travellers usually have their packing down to an art. I’ve…
The best Bulgarian food that you didn’t know you needed to try
Have you discovered the delicious world of Bulgarian food? If not, your taste buds are seriously missing out. With creamy white cheeses, crispy fried foods and entrées baked in clay pots, this cozy food will have you dreaming of forested hills and meadows of sheep in no time. Bulgarian Breakfast Banitsa A traditional pie made…
How to pack like an absolute PRO!
It affects all of us, it’s a common bug that we catch at the least appropriate times: it’s the packing anxiety. What to pack? What are the outfits we can’t be without? What if we forget something? And when we go on a plane there are all those measurements to think about. Every traveller’s nightmare,…
10 of the best destinations for solo female travellers
If you’re looking for some destination inspiration for your first solo adventure why not get some advice from the women who travel solo. Travelling on your own is one of the most empowering ways of being your most authentic self, developing your independence and learning to trust your gut – not to mention giving you…
Travel anxiety: how to manage a panic attack on the road
Your eyes dart around the plane. Your chest hurts a bit and you feel like it’s getting harder and harder to breathe. You’re not sure if it’s in your head, or if you’re in real danger. Having travel anxiety or a panic attack whilst you’re away is an awful and sinking feeling (one I know…
Party around the world! Your guide to the very best EDM festivals
PARTY PEOPLE! So you like to boogie? Then what could be better than combining your love of music with travel. We have scoured the globe to provide you with a list of the very best EDM festivals all around the world. Explore a new country/city and unite with electronic music lovers from all over the…
#SquadGoals: how to plan the perfect holiday with friends
There’s nothing quite like a holiday with friends. Whether you’re booking a trip with one or ten people, the excitement about new adventures with your best buddies is about to get real. Having travelled with friends before, both long and short term, I also know that these kinds of holidays involve a lot of planning….