Still wondering where to go for your fix of sun, sea and sand this summer? With its spectacular beaches, rugged cliffs and crystal clear waters, the Algarve is the perfect place to visit in Southern Portugal. The name may evoke images of your grandparent’s annual beach holiday, but bear with us on this one: it’s a bit of…
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5 ways Glastonbury is like travelling the world
This time last week I was caked in mud, glitter, and cider residue at Glastonbury Festival aka “The Greatest Place on Earth”. The comedown has been brutal, but there may be hope: read on for five awesome things that Glastonbury and travel have in common. Time to pack your bags, people! ✈ ✈ ✈ 1….
The Ultimate Guide to Travelling the World as a Vegetarian
I’ve been a vegetarian for over ten years now, and navigated the strange new cuisines of 17 countries and counting. I’ve discovered insanely tasty veggie and vegan dishes everywhere from Buenos Aires to Budapest. But even after so many successful veggie adventures, every time I step into a new country there’s always that doubt that’s eating me from inside: is THAT…
How to become a travel blogger in 11 steps
If you love to travel, then it’s almost guaranteed you’ve thought about how to become a travel blogger like Adventurous Kate, Nomadic Matt and the Expert Vagabond at some point. The number of travel bloggers out there has been rapidly increasing since the noughties. I mean, who can resist the thought of quitting the 9-5 job in…
How to see the world without quitting your job
Sometimes it feels like everybody I know is out there travelling the world, while I’m chained to my 9 to 5. Checking my Instagram feed has become a masochistic form of self-torture. Not everybody can afford to quit their job to travel the world, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out. With a…
Amazing cheap eats in Vancouver
Vancouver – the land of majestic mountains, glittering ocean views, and all round beautiful scenery. However, there is more to this city than its overwhelming beauty. It has depth, mystique, and a bustling food scene that is much underrated. Well here we have a tasty bucket list for you, from veggie Lebanese to Mexican tapas,…
Here's why siblings make the best travel buddies – no, really!
For most people, the words “sibling” and “travel” trigger flashbacks to fist fights in the back of a rental car somewhere in Italy, attempted drowning on a package holiday to Majorca and various local wildlife being hidden in your bed “for a joke”. We’ve all been there. I remember sitting sulkily around a table in…
Inside the mind and soul of a serial traveller… (because #science)
Travellers come in all shapes and sizes, all backgrounds and experience levels, and almost everyone who likes to get out and see the world has their own way of doing it. But it’s comforting to know that those who have been well and truly bitten by the wanderlust bug often share similar traits, and have…
The best free things to do in Munich
When you think of Munich, chances are the first thing that springs to mind is Oktoberfest, and all the lederhosen-wearing, beer-drinking fun that comes hand-in-hand with the world’s biggest beer festival. And that’s fine – Oktoberfest is pretty high on most travellers’ ‘to-do’ list. Having said that, there are many more things to do in…
The former Yugoslavia might be the world's best kept backpacking secret
When it comes to affordable backpacking trips many travellers immediately think of East Asia and the comparatively low cost of living in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. However, you don’t have to go halfway across the world to seek board for £5 a night and 50p beers because plenty of Europe can be explored…
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