With over 20 million locals and an array of sights, tastes and sounds, Beijing is one of the bustling cities that never sleeps. There over 900 attractions so it’s no surprise that you’ll always have something to do. Here are fifteen touristy things to do in Beijing. THE GREAT WALL One of the great world […]
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Packing can a really fun pre-travel activity but it can also be daunting too. It’s easy to forget the important things whilst mulling over the pretty things and let’s be honest, it’s inevitable that at some point, things can and will go wrong, no matter how much you try and avoid them. The truth is, […]
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You never know when something can go wrong on your travels and being prepared means that should something happen, you’ll know exactly what to do. Losing your passport in a foreign country can be a scary experience but it doesn’t mean that you’re stuck there forever. What do you do when your passport is stolen […]
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One night whilst in beautiful Europe, after an unexpected Flower Power party, the girls and I decided to plan a road trip. There’s something about road trips through Europe that stir up feelings of whimsical wanderings and the promise of something great. You never know what’s going to happen and you never know what you’re going to […]
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Almost every city has some sort of public square which serves as an important commercial meeting place. Filled with history and surrounded by shops, museums and city halls, visiting famed city squares should be something all travelers do. You can’t visit Beijing without seeing Tiananmen Square and taking in a little piece of Chinese history. […]
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Island getaways are one of my favorites because it means some serious down time. You can sit back in a picturesque place with a good book, swim in warm tropical waters and take long evening walks all by yourself. Somewhere in the western Indian Ocean, south of the equator you will find the Seychelles island […]
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Travelling can be an amazing adventure but getting there is something else. A long haul flight can be a pretty tiring experience and whilst the comfort of business and first class is something we would all love, the truth is, I’d much rather save the extra cash and spend it on exploring the destination I’m […]
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If you’re exploring Beijing, of course you’ll have tons of things to see but have you thought about all the wondrous things you could eat? As the day draws to a close and night sets in, Wangfujing comes to life. Tucked away at the northern entrance of Donganmen Dajie Street, you’ll find an Asian culinary heaven. […]
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Travel. It’s something we all love to do. Exploring new places, experiencing new cultures and trying exotic foods. But who really enjoys the perils of a 16 hour flight? Tight muscles, too little leg room, dehydrated skin and poor in class entertainment. No wonder everyone is always grumpy when disembarking. Of course, paying for a first class […]
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When you think of The Netherlands, there are a few iconic symbols that come to mind: tulips, cheese and windmills. Whilst a great portion of The Netherlands is already below sea level you don’t really realize this when wandering around the quaint towns because the Dutch have long since mastered their battle with the sea. […]
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