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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From full time to part time, a Digital Nomad is someone who uses modern tech to work from anywhere in the world. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s the lowdown on working with WiFi: Pros: Travelling and experiencing new cultures. You can immerse yourself long term in new and exciting cities. Choosing your weather
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Whether you’re a 9-5 digital nomad, or working online part time to fund your travel, the nomadic life can have drawbacks. Here’s our practical tips on how to make it work better for you: Kit and insurance – it sounds obvious, but having the right kit (laptop, phone, noise cancelling headphones, USB sticks, chargers and international
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Canada is becoming increasingly popular for Gap Year and adventure travel. If you can secure a IEC Working Holiday Visa, then there’s a great choice of jobs in the country of jaw-dropping scenery, iconic National Parks, stunning wildlife and cool cities. Pros: The variety of jobs-from camp counselling and seasonal jobs in ski and Summer resorts to
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