Kia Orana! Rarotonga , the largest of the Cook Islands , is unquestionably one of the most relaxing places in the world to visit. It’s undeniable. White sandy beaches and glorious weather on a tropical South Pacific island tend to create that sort of atmosphere with little difficulty. In fact, it’s so transfixing that you’ll look at the…
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Where to stay in Kyoto, Japan: a neighbourhood guide
The cultural heart of Japan lies in the ancient city of Kyoto. It’s here, through the veins of cobblestone streets where artisanal shops lead to historic machiya townhouses, bright vermillion torii gates, castles, zen gardens, golden pavilions, and temples. It’s here that you can get closer to understanding the Japanese way of life, there’s no better place to…
Top 11 things to do in Hanoi: Your guide to Vietnam’s capital city
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi , is known to be one of the most ancient capitals in the world, it is high on many backpackers lists and for good reason. Beautiful colonial buildings, tasty local cuisine, the vibrant Ols Quarter and a buzzing nightlife, Hanoi won’t disappoint. Below you’ll find a list of things to do in Hanoi, including things…
A traveller’s guide to exploring Arab culture, language and traditions
I never thought the experience of travelling in the Arab world as something unique because I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. Luckily for me, all those exotic sounding countries were right on my doorstep. It wasn’t until I became a travel blogger that I realised how much beauty and uniqueness every country in…
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…
25 Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh, previously known as Saigon, is a city with a constant buzz, a loud, in-your-face type of buzz. For some it takes time, but once you learn to embrace the chaos, the city has so much to offer. Its rich past for the history buffs, high end shopping streets for the fashion lovers,…
The best places for a girls getaway
Between work stress, family life, and wondering why your ex won’t text you back, life can be hard. We all need a break once in a while and sometimes there’s nothing better hopping on a plane, in a car, or on a damn bike and just skipping town for a few days on a girl’s…
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…
30 of the best travel songs
Good music equals good vibes, and tunes about travel bring together two of our greatest loves. We can’t always be lucky enough to be off exploring, but these songs do a pretty good job of transporting us around the world. We’ve thrown together thirty of the best travel songs from some of our favourite artists for…
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