Toronto: Toronto is one of our favourite cities: cosmopolitan, cool and culture packed. It’s also home to amazing food (of all cuisines) and modern architecture (from Mies van der Rohe to Gehry). We spent a week there and could have stayed longer. Our highlights were: The CN Tower – even if you don’t go up, […]
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Authors: Emma and David – @teamthomastravels and teamthomastravel.com The Canadian city of Toronto has it all. A beautiful waterfront, world class museums, high end shops and a thriving multicultural foodie scene. While it’s hard to choose a top 5 to do list, these are the things that we feel are absolute MUSTS while you’re
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As the narrow part of Central America, Costa Rica has two coasts – a Pacific and a Caribbean. Both are stunning: home to world class beaches and diverse landscape. If you’ve not time to explore both, which do you choose? Here’s our lowdown: Caribbean Coast: Costa Rica’s Caribbean has warm sea, sheltered reefs, whales and turtles.
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You can be a digital nomad anywhere with fast broadband and a good power source. A low cost of living also helps, but some locations just make it so much easier to work online than others, plus they have the added advantage of a thriving digital community you can be part of. Here’s our guide
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Author: Beth Johnstone – travel journalist and photographer – @sheisthelostgirl and sheisthelostgirl.com. Beth began travelling in 2014 has been travelling around the world full time for five years, taking photographs, writing about the places she’s been to and immersing herself in new cultures. She has a huge wealth of knowledge. Beth and her partner (fellow
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Landmark studded Sydney is most visitors’ gateway to the natural wonders of Australia. Its skyline is spectacular and its harbour dazzles. Luckily, much of this cosmopolitan city can be enjoyed for on a budget. Here’s our guide to Sydney for free: Landmarks: The World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House is free to visit (guided tours
We’ve been to New Zealand twice and love it. It’s one of the most unspoilt, beautiful and welcoming countries in the world. Given its spectacular beauty and multiple attractions, it was very difficult to narrow it down to just 5. Here’s our top places: Wanaka: We were only meant to spend a day in Wanaka, but
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The 7000 plus tropical islands of the Philippines continue to increase in popularity for Gap Year and adventure travellers. It’s home to some of the most stunning tropical beaches in the world, but you have to be travel savvy as a tourist. Here’s our pros and cons: Pros: The Philippines is a huge country of
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The Philippines is home to over 7000 islands. Most visitors fall in with its beauty instantly, but you do need to be trip savvy to enjoy your visit. Here’s our essential tips: Itinerary: Limit yourself. Don’t be over ambitious. There’s a vast choice of locations and islands, but, as travel times are long, it’s best
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Vietnam is increasingly popular on the Gap Year circuit. We can see why – home to 8 UNESCO sites, a beautiful coastline of beaches and bays and vibrant cities. In addition, it’s cheap and has amazing food and scenery. Here’s our list of the pros and cons of a visit. Pros: Fascinating culture and history.
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