Los Angeles is a sprawling city, so there’s no single neighborhood or core when it comes to entertainment and clubbing—which just means there’s more to explore. Many of the city’s best venues are off the beaten path, nestled among warehouses in industrial districts or clustered among restaurants or auto-shops in semi-residential neighbourhoods. The weather’s almost…
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Chernobyl, cathedrals and local cuisine! The15 best things to do in Kiev
There is no better time to visit Kiev. In April 2018, the government relaxed its tourist visa conditions meaning that an additional 46 countries can now apply for a tourist visa online or obtain a Visa On Arrival at the airport. This vibrant capital is the seventh largest city in Europe and home to over…
Your holiday to-do list: a 7-day countdown guide
You’re a week out from your big worldwide adventure: the adrenaline is kicking in and you’re getting a tad stressed about how you’re going to get everything done before you set off. Sound familiar? Thought so. Let me try and help you make things a lot less stressful with a straightforward holiday to-do list before…
How to conquer the city of Petra in 24 hours
It’s not common knowledge to the average traveller, but the actual size of the lost city of Petra is much greater than what you might think. This ancient city covers more than 60 square kilometres of rugged landscape. Travellers usually underestimate the amount of time required to see all of Petra’s hidden treasures and leave…
25 sustainable travel Instagrammers that will inspire you to travel more responsibly
You may know me from my responsible travel account, @missfilatelista, where I share my community-based tourism experiences from around the globe. Luckily, I’m not alone in these ethical travel practices that make a minimal impact on the environment while benefiting locals. I’ve asked some fellow conscious voyagers to share their sustainable travel expertise so that…
Off the beaten track in the warm heart of Africa: A backpackers guide to Malawi
Malawi, nestled in the heart of East Africa, is a land locked country with mountains, tea plantations, an expansive lake and a multitude of excellent activities and hostels to offer any adventurous backpacker. Here’s our backpackers guide to Malawi. The Lowdown You’ll need a visa, a flight or mutatu (minibus), some Malawian Kwacha to spend…
15 places to visit in China that aren’t Beijing
If China isn’t on your travel bucket-list for 2018, then it should be. Just as affordable as neighbouring Vietnam and nearby Thailand, China is second in the world for World Heritage sites and its size means much of the country remains untouched by tourists. Beijing might be home to the Great Wall, but only touches…
Simple Backpacking Tips You Need To Know But No One Will Tell You
Whether you’re doing your own research or having friends put their two cents in, your first big trip comes with a bombardment of backpacking advice. This guidance all seems to have one thing in common: they state the obvious. You’ll be told to stay safe and avoid dark alleyways, but no one will tell you…
Small and mighty: why you should add Valletta, the capital of Malta, to your next European trip
The capital of Malta is one of the most unique capital cities I’ve ever visited. Situated a small peninsula that is just 1km long and 600m wide, Valletta is the 4th smallest capital in Europe and boasts a compact population of only 6,400. It’s amazing how such a small city has managed to pack in…
Top Tips for staying safe in Colombia
For decades Colombia was in the international press for all the wrong reasons – drugs, kidnappings and civil war. Now with a peace agreement in place between the FARC and the Colombian government and a significant decrease in drug related violence, Colombia is much safer and tourism has skyrocketed in the last ten years. From…
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