Visiting Athens Surrounded by mountains and built on eight hills Athens is a unique city where extensive restoration and rejuvenation has been taking place for the last decade. And despite its size most areas of interest can be reached on foot. About Athens, Greece Along with Rome, Athens has the best documented history…
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Things to Do in Airlie Beach: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Airlie Beach The main gateway to the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach is one of the most popular stops on the east coast of Australia and attracts backpackers in their droves all year round. About Airlie Beach, Australia Nestled between the mountains of Conway National Park and the waters of the Coral Sea, Airlie Beach…
10 British foods that are actually delicious…
Okay okay, those of us who have grown up on these beautiful little Isles have heard all the myths and all the stereotypes before: “British food is terrible,” “the food there is far too bland,” and my personal favourite: “do you just eat tea and crumpets like ALL the time?!” Travellers of the world, listen…
Best Tea Shops in London for a Cheap Afternoon Tea
Everyone knows that Brits love a cup of tea (or a “cuppa” as it’s called in the UK), but when you land in London Town, where can you go to experience the very best tea in the capital? We’ve gathered together some of the best tea shops in London so you know exactly where to go…
5 Hostel Hangover Cures For The Morning After The Night Before
Let’s face it – part of the whole staying in a hostel thing is going wild with your new hostel chums and letting your hair down wherever you happen to be. But when you wake up in the morning with a pounding headache and a stomach that won’t stop turning over, you might have a…
Southeast Asian Markets: 10 of the Best in Thailand, Vietnam and Beyond
Southeast Asia is home to many amazing things, but there is one thing in particular that they’ve gotten right, and that’s markets. Whether it’s food markets, art markets or knockoff clothes and purses, Southeast Asian markets are second to none. Here’s 10 of the best to consider for your next trip across Southeast Asia. Chatuchak Weekend…
The Surprising Truth about Which Countries Drink the Most
Kristin Addis is a former investment banker who sold all of her belongings and bid California goodbye in favor of travelling solo throughout the world while searching for off-the-beaten path adventures. There’s almost nothing she won’t try and almost nowhere she won’t explore. You can find more of her musings at Be My Travel Muse . Connect with her…
Pooping Abroad: How to Find the Cleanest Toilets When You’re Travelling
Toilets on mt. Kenya. Image: SuSanA Secretariat The best places to poop when you’re travelling are the lobby toilets of mid-range and luxury hotels, department stores, museums and chain restaurants, which are cleaned often because they want customers to come back. Avoid bus stations, ferry ports and beaches if you can, carry your own paper and…
Top 10 budget restaurants in Venice
Are you looking for budget restaurants in Venice? This month’s guest expert is TripAdvisor ’s Hayley Coleman. She’ll shows us some great dining options in Venice, tell us what’s on offer in each restaurant and share reviews from TripAdvisor travellers. You can also find more great travel reviews and tips from TripAdvisor on their Facebook and Twitter pages. If you…
An insider’s guide on the best cheap eats in Copenhagen
A local’s guide to cheap eats in Copenhagen! Our latest guest blogger is Alex Berger, founder of VirtualWayfarer.com , somebody who’s had the travel bug since ‘before he could walk’. A native of the US, Alex now studies in the Danish capital where he runs his travel blog as well as study. To keep up-to-date with…
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