We absolutely love Sri Lanka. It’s packed with UNESCO heritage sights, amazing temples, fascinating wildlife and stunning beaches. With such a massive choice, everyone’s top five sights will differ, so we’ve based our must see list on our favourite memories – the atmospheric, the special and the spectacular. We’re not dismissing Sigiriya, Ella or Kandy, […]
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Thailand is frequently top of the list when it comes to Gap Years and independent travel. It’s easy to see why, as it massively ticks so many boxes. It has a unique culture, 5 UNESCO world heritage sites, it’s home to the must visit cities of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Plus, it has
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Thailand is home to some of the most welcoming people in the world, but you need to be trip savvy to enjoy ‘the land of smiles’. Here’s our essential tips: Customs: Be respectful of Thai culture – don’t: point at a Buddha statue or a monk, especially their feet take a photo with your back
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Bangkok is not only one of the most exciting cities in the world, but it’s also one of the cheapest. This eclectic travel hub is packed with attractions, many of which come at a price, but you can experience much of its unique charm for free. Here’s our guide. Temples: All of Bangkok’s landmark temples
The best thing about New York, unlike many cities, is most of the sights are actually free. Free Landmarks: Times Square the neon studded intersection which should top your list. It’s mad, familiar and impressive. Tip- it may sound obvious, but go after dark. Plus, check out the TKTS booth for cut price tickets
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Author: Andrea Cannon – www.beaUTAHfulworld.com and @andreafcannon Many people find themselves in Salt Lake City almost by accident. Whether you are on a road trip to some of the amazing national parks out west, have a long layover at the Salt Lake City airport, or are visiting for a convention, there is always something to
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Authors: John and Rachel @childrenofwanderlust and childrenofwanderlust.com. Marrakech is a great city to visit, full of colour and vibrancy. Sadly, for a lot of visitors, the city is all of Morocco that they’ll ever see. This is a real shame, as there is so much more to be explored in this welcoming, varied and constantly
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Author: Zoe – an eco Scottish solo traveller and digital nomad: @girlwiththesuitcases and girlwiththesuitcase.com. I started teaching on Cambly in January 2021 and plan to teach abroad in various places around the world from 2022. Cambly is a one on one video site for practising spoken English. It allows you to work any where at any
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Author: Andrea Minonne @andrexplores and andrexplores.com It’s 2020 and with globalization and low-cost airlines making it easy to travel for cheap, it’s hard to find a country with a culture that is not Westernized in some ways. I tend to stay away from mainstream destinations and even though Myanmar is quickly progressing, it was for me
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There’s a huge choice of volunteer work out there -featuring varying durations in every continent. When choosing, make sure you avoid programmes that exploit people or animals, use an approved provider and make sure you do your research and read our questions to ask guide before you commit. Here’s our overview of the main types
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