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Top 10 tips for packing for any trip

5th January 20205th January 2020 Travel tips

I’ve packed for many a trip and I have got better at it with time. I’ve been through it all, I definitely used to overpack, have had luggage lost in transit, and had the odd

Practical tips for more sustainable travel

1st January 20201st January 2020 Travel motivation, tips

There is no denying that air travel and tourism has a significant contribution to our global ecological footprint. Nowadays there is mounting focus on how to be more conscious when travelling to offset the impact

How to make friends when travelling solo

24th December 201924th December 2019 Travel motivation, tips

So, you’re finally doing it, going on the solo trip you’ve been wanting to for ages? Yes, go you! I firmly believe it is one of the most empowering things you can do in life.

Itinerary: Peru in 12 days

11th December 201911th December 2019 Destinations, South America archaeology, hiking, itinerary

November 2018 Day 1: Cusco to Aguas Calientes Wake up bright and early (welcome to your holidays – I’m talking like 5am) and head to a food cart to pick up a quinoa, kiwicha, or

Itinerary: USVI in 7 days

8th December 20198th December 2019 Destinations, North America beach, island, itinerary

February 2019 Day 1: arrival and ferry to St John Arrive at St Thomas airport and get a taxi to the port Enjoy your first of many Painkillers of the trip at the bar until

Itinerary: southern Jordan in 3 days

3rd December 20198th December 2019 Asia, Destinations archaeology, beach, desert, hiking, itinerary

September 2019 Day 1 – Petra Fly in to Aqaba airport or cross the Wadi Araba border from Israel in the morning Take a car straight to your accommodation by the Petra site Arrange a

Jordan (south)

24th November 20198th December 2019 Asia, Destinations archaeology, beach, desert, hiking

September 2019 There were essentially two reasons we decided to extend our trip to include Jordan, the Petra archaeological site and a night’s stargazing in the Wadi Rum desert, and let me tell you they

Itinerary: Budapest in 2 days

12th November 20198th December 2019 Destinations, Europe cities, itinerary

April 2019 Arrive late night Take the bus from the airport to the centre/your accommodation Get a bite to eat for dinner Find your accommodation and settle in Day 1 – walking tour, ruin bars

Peru

10th November 201911th December 2019 Destinations, South America archaeology, hiking

Peru is a place of extremes. Extreme altitudes, hikes, and variation amongst communities and regions. Every bit worth the visit.

How to cross the Wadi Araba/Yitzhak Rabin border

27th October 20198th December 2019 Asia, Destinations borders, tips

September 2019 Use this guide to straight up walk into Jordan from Israel with zero stress! Quick Bites How long to stay: Stay 3 nights in Jordan to pay no fees to JordanWhy to visit

How to make the most of a year abroad

14th July 20198th December 2019 Travel tips

I was one of those lucky humans who got to take a year abroad as part of my university degree. It didn’t tack on a year to my degree and I only had to pay

How to pack minimally

7th July 20198th December 2019 Travel tips

1. Be decisive How many times have you come back from a trip and not touched 25% of what you brought? I’m definitely guilty of it and I pride myself on being a light packer.