Myanmar (previously known as Burma) has bucket list temples, spectacular scenery and still offers an authentic travel experience. However, with frequent political unrest, no go areas and a poor infrastructure you need to really research your trip before you go. Here’s our travel tips: Political situation: Check for any volatility before you go on the […]
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Authors: Emma and David – @teamthomastravels and teamthomastravel.com The Pearl of the Adriatic is so much more than Game of Thrones! This Medieval Old Town with its magnificent walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by the cleanest, clearest seas we have ever swum in. Here’s our top 5 list: Walk the walls:
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Costa Rica is quickly becoming the must visit Gap Year and adventure travel destination. With two tempting coast lines, volcanoes, rainforests and abundant wildlife, it’s easy to see why. Here’s our pros and cons: Pros: This central American country has a stunningly varied landscape: volcanoes, rainforest, cloud canopies, rivers, Caribbean reefs and Pacific surf beaches.
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Costa Rica has two stunning coast lines, volcanoes, rainforests and exotic wildlife. It also has significant rainfall and is expensive by Latin American standards. Make sure you plan ahead. Here’s our Costa Rica travel tips: The weather: Costa Rica has a lot of rain and unpredictable weather. The dry season runs from mid-November to April.
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Morocco is the fascinating gateway to Africa. It’s home to ancient cities, dazzling deserts and epic mountains. The culture is deep and the people are warm. Soak up the souks, spice markets and Berber and Arabian cultures. Morocco is a mesmerising place to visit, but you do need to be trip savvy to enjoy it.
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Marrakech is magical. It dazzles the senses. With its unique blend of culture and chic, the city has always enticed travellers. The Medina is a UNESCO world heritage site and is home to a selection of sensational sights. Here’s our top 5 must sees in Morocco’s bucket list city: Jemaa el Fna: This massive space
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Author: Gabi @underflowerysky and underflowerysky.com. Croatia is my country and I live there. It has an abundance of islands, and they are my favourite escape from the ordinary world. There’s just something magical about islands and there are over 1200. So where to go? Here’s my insiders guide to my top 5: 1. Hvar Hvar is recognised
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Split is Croatia’s second largest city. The old centre is ancient, atmospheric and astonishingly beautiful. It’s our favourite city on the Med and we visit as often as we can. Here’s our top 5 must dos: The Diocletian’s Palace: Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Think of it less as a Roman palace (although it
Australia has a lot to offer both Gap Year and independent travellers. You can surf, dive or sail on its incredible coastline (which includes the Great Barrier reef), encounter unique wildlife and marvel at its vast landscapes. It’s also home to cool cities like Sydney and Melbourne for cosmopolitan chilling, plus the locals are friendly
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Australia is amazing. Visit if you can, but it’s not cheap. It’s also massive and the huge distances between cities and sights can make internal travel expensive. Here’s our guide to maximising your budget Down Under: Visas: It takes at least 6 months to explore Australia in depth. If you are planning to stay longer
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