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Plitvice Lakes: an insider’s guide by @underflowerysky

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Author: Gabi @underflowerysky and underflowerysky.com. Plitvice Lakes are the most stunning waterfalls in Croatia. The National Park is exceptionally beautiful with turquoise and emerald waters that really need to be seen and experienced. Located half way between Zagreb and Zadar, Plitvice Lakes are an UNESCO World Heritage Site with 16 fascinating lakes and over 90 waterfalls. Here’s […]

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Thailand: top 10 rated by @johnbrenttravel

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Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. 1. Ko Tao This small island had to be my number 1. When you think of the perfect island you think of Ko Tao. Amazing beaches, great for snorkelling and scuba diving. I saw a whale shark here too! There are many food options and it’s easy to get

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Antwerp: an insider’s guide by @ingepincket

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Author: Travel photographer, Inge Pincket @ingepincket and destinationexplorer.world. Most tourists come to Belgium to visit Bruges and Ghent, maybe Brussels. As a local, I think they need to visit Antwerp too -.one of the coolest cities in Europe. I was born in Antwerp, went to school here and have lived in the city for about

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Spain: our top 5

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Spain is home to mighty cities, perfect hilltop villages and coastal hotspots. As well as huge variety on the mainland, Spain also has 7 Canary Islands and 4 Balearic Islands. We’ve visited countless times and are always surprised. Here’s our all time top 5 places: Barcelona: Not only is Barcelona our favourite city in Spain,

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Volunteering at Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary in Thailand by @ungracefulguide

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Authors: Luke and Katie @ungracefulguide and theungracefulguide.com If you are a regular reader of our blog you’ll know that we are big fans and advocates of volunteering, as well as MASSIVE animal lovers. Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary: Previously known as Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary (and originally founded in 2007, under the Thai Animal Sanctuary name) the Sangkhlaburi Animal

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Belgium – the Gap Year pros and cons

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Belgium has a reputation for being boring. Just to set the record straight…it’s not! For such a small country, it packs a massive punch. Belgium has breathtakingly beautiful cities, world class art, mouthwatering food, artisan beer and… chocolate. It’s also home to the increasingly cool hub of Antwerp. The bottom line is it’s an amazing

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Australian farm work: my tips and experience by @sheisthelostgirl

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Author: Beth Johnstone – travel journalist and photographer – @sheisthelostgirl and sheisthelostgirl.com. Some of you may be thinking, why on earth would you want to work on a farm in a country that’s home to some of the most deadly spiders and snakes? I’m about to tell you why. Completing 88 days or a solid three months of farm

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The Lake District: ultimate wild swims

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We love the Lake District. We spent most of our childhood weekends camping and swimming in its breathtaking beauty. The Lake District is home to 16 lakes, 197 tarns (small mountain lakes), 26 miles of coastline, 21 rivers and countless streams (or becks). With such an immense choice, the National Park is a wild swimming

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Edinburgh: for free, an insider’s guide by @discoveny

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Author: Alice – @discoveny and discoveny.com A gap year in the UK can be amazing, but the price puts people off. The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is packed with culture and history, yet despite it being an expensive city to visit, many of the best attractions are free. I live in Edinburgh and my insider’s

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Costa Rica: my top 10 by @Mikesbucketlist

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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. Costa Rica really is the garden of Eden and probably the greenest country in the world, so make sure you put these on your list. Here’s my top 10 things to do in Costa Rica: Outdoor adventure: As an outdoor adventure playground, many eco-tours will take you zip lining, rappelling and canyoning in the

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