Istanbul is unique. It’s the only city in the world to bridge two continents – Europe and Asia on opposite sides of the Straits of Bosphorus. It’s been the capital of 2 empires – the Christian Byzantine and the Ottoman. Not only is it packed with history, but it’s also modern, exciting and stunning. We […]
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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. KL is a must in Asia! Here are 5 essentials ranked: 1. Petronas Towers: Petronas Towers and Park – not only should you see the view from the towers by day, but check them out at night and also from the ground. In the surrounding parks are the most climbing frames I’ve
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Mexico City, or CDMX, is a mega city. With a population of over 25 million and an altitude of 2400 metres, Mexico City is massive, magnetic and cosmopolitan. You do need to keep an eye on your personal safety, but CDMX is packed with museums and sights. Make sure you book a few days here
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Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. When travelling having a mobile phone can really come in handy. In the past few years, technology has expanded so much that having certain apps can really help your journey go smoother. At the same time for me personally, it’s also a time to disconnect, to not log in
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Two million tourists visit the Angkor Wat each year. The spectacular UNESCO complex is the symbol of Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. But there’s far more to this incredible, unspoilt nation than Angkor. Here’s our gap year pros and cons: Pros: Cambodia is home to phenomenal temple complexes. It has fascinating
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We love Greece. It’s hard to beat for history, beauty and beaches. Here’s our pros and cons for this epic gap year destination: Pros: History. Greece has 18 UNESCO heritage sites: including the Acropolis, the Old City of Rhodes and Epidaurus. Plus it’s significant collection of archaeological sites include must visit hill top monasteries, fortified
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If you like the Ancient Greeks, you will love Turkey. It’s home to a phenomenal number of spectacular ruins: from amphitheatres, towns and temples to the world famous library of Ephesus. We’ve been to many of them and, apart from Troy (a huge anti-climax – don’t bother unless you’re nearby), they are all worth a
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We love Turkey. It has over 8000 kilometres of coast, a ridiculous number of astonishing ancient sites, historical towns and amazing food. We’ve been 8 times and want to return. Here’s our top 5: Ephesus: Ephesus easily rivals the Acropolis and is Europe’s most complete classical city. During the Roman Empire, Ephesus had over 250,000 inhabitants and was
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If you’re trip savvy, it’s very easy to save money on your flights. We always pay by credit card for extra protection and then follow this list: Go incognito: If you check flights and routes with an airline or comparison site more than a few times the prices can increase due to the cookies in
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Turkey has over 8000 kilometres of coast on 4 different seas: the Black Sea, the Marmara Sea, the Aegean and the Mediterranean. With such a phenomenal choice, from the wild expanse of Patara (with its own Lycian ruins) to the tiny coves of the Datça Peninsula, it’s hard to find a bad beach. Here’s our
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