Egypt is packed with world class sights: pyramids, temples, deserts, mosques, fortresses, souks, the Nile and the coral reefs of the Red Sea. We’ve been twice and both times have been mesmerised. We still have to visit Aswan and Abu Simbel – so they’re not on our list yet. We can’t wait to return, here’s […]
Author: Andrea Cannon – www.beaUTAHfulworld.com and @andreafcannon. The state parks in Utah often get overlooked because of the amazing Utah national parks. However that doesn’t mean that you should skip them! In fact if you love the outdoors and Utah itself, then you absolutely should check them out. Several of these state parks made the list
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Italy is one of our favourite countries. It truly has everything: culture, history, art, architecture, mountains, beaches and the best food. Choosing our favourites has been impossible (sorry Dolomites, Amalfi Coast, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Puglia – especially Lecce, Cinque Terre and all of the Lakes). Here’s our top 5: Rome: Rome is simply amazing. It’s busy,
Fethiye is a low key port on Turkey’s beautiful Turquoise Coast. It has an old quarter, a fish and vegetable market, good restaurants and a long waterfront looking out across the stunning bay. It’s one of the best place to base yourself in in Turkey. We’ve been many times, here’s our top 5 day trips:
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Author: Jen Rogers @jen33travel and Jenrogers33.com Most people are completely taken by surprise when I say that one of my all-time favourite national parks is California’s Death Valley National Park. With site names like Badwater Basin, Funeral Mountain, Coffin Canyon and Devil’s Golf Course, I can see why you might be taken back. But let
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Italy is one of our favourite countries and Rome is one of our favourite cities. It’s busy, atmospheric and packed with more sights than any other city we can think of … and you can experience a lot of it for free. Sights: Many of the big hitters are free: St Peter’s Basilica – which
Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. My volunteer’s diary: Towards the end of 2019 I decided to look into volunteering. When I was younger I had thought about becoming a teacher, but it only remained a thought. After doing some research online I found a company based in Vietnam and completed a Skype call with
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Author: Alice – @discoveny and discoveny.com ‘Voluntourism’ – (the merging of volunteering and tourism) is a growing travel trend. Popular among gap-year students, travellers choose to do voluntary work whilst on-the-go, sometimes in exchange for bed and board. The benefits: At its heart, volunteering whilst travelling is about giving and gaining cultural awareness. Sustainable voluntourism
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If you are planning a Gap Year, you will be probably be spending a lot of time in budget accommodation. In certain countries and climates, camping may be your best choice, but if not you have two main options: room rentals and hostels. Room rentals: Renting a room or a flat has never been more
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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist My top 5 places to visit in Vietnam – ranked: 1. Halong Bay My favourite place in Vietnam. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and can be super touristy, but it is such a natural wonder! The junk boats are super to stay on and the landscapes are
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