Author: Zoe – an eco Scottish solo traveller and digital nomad: @girlwiththesuitcases and girlwiththesuitcase.com. 1. Cost Hostels are a lot cheaper. They save you money which can then be spent on exciting activities as well as food and drink. 2. More fun Most hostels hold several events: from free walking tours to pub crawls to food tasting nights […]
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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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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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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 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,
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 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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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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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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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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