Before I started researching the real-life locations for the Hunger Games trilogy, I was convinced most of it was shot in a studio. Not true: from North Carolina to Hawaii to Paris, you can follow in the footsteps of the ass-kicking Katniss Everdeen (played to perfection by Jennifer Lawrence). My mistake shows how otherworldly this…
Tag: Culture
Berlin street art you can’t miss
Jarryd Salem is a travel writer who has been backpacking around the world since 2007. Documenting his experiences in sustainable, long-term adventure travel, he is currently travelling overland from SE Asia to South Africa without using any air transportation. You can follow his journey on his blog NOMADasaurus and on Facebook , Twitter , Google+ and Instagram Few cities around…
Game of thrones locations in Ireland
Ruling kings, knights, magic and dragons; come on, this is all the stuff of fantasy. But is it? Can you believe that a whole load of those mind-bending Game of Thrones locations actually exist – and somewhere as easily accessible as Ireland. No, there’s no slogging for days through the wilderness required here (looking at…
Budapest ruin bars
Budapest has lots to offer, not only for daytime sightseeing but also when it comes to night life. A variety of bars, clubs and entertainment venues open their doors for revellers to party the night away. But what makes Budapest’s bars different from other bars around the world? Orsolya Kiss-Toth’s answer would be Budapest ruin…
12 Game of Thrones Locations You Must Visit – In Order of Epicness
Bloody revenge, sibling romance and fire-breathing dragons… it’s all in an episode’s work for everyone’s favourite fantasy drama. It’s been over a year now since Game of Thrones has been off our screens, and it’s safe to say we’re missing it more than Theon misses… well, we’ll leave that one there. To tide us over ’til…
10 things you should know before visiting Machu Picchu
In our latest competition, we asked you to pick your three favourites from a choice of 30 incredible adventures. Overwhelmingly, you voted for the epic trek up to the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu as the top pick. It’s not surprising either, considering the myriad of sensational sights that await you along the way,…
Take the Lares Trek: the Inca Trail without tourists
Charlie Bennett is an adventurous nomad in love with exploration and meeting new peoples. He writes for the Peru travel experts at G Adventures. Peru is a dream destination if you’re looking for outdoor adventures. It’s home to amazing cultural sites such as the city of Cuzco, the famous Nazca Lines and Colca Canyon. A…
Five of Israel’s natural wonders
What are the best places to visit in Israel ? Our latest guest blogger is Ben Julius of TouristIsrael.com , an independent website providing information about things to do, places to visit, and events across Israel. In his post he tells us of five of the country’s natural wonders. To keep up to date with Ben…
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