Surviving Airport Delays: What You Need To Know

There’s something about airports that just capture my heart. Maybe it’s the promise of adventure and escape from everyday life. Maybe it’s the allure of unheard of destinations. Often when at the airport, my wandering heart finds itself staring at the information boards dreaming that I was on one, if not all those planes, heading […]

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10 Reasons Why I Love South Africa

We travel for different reasons. For some of us it’s work; for others it’s pleasure but being on the road travelling means that at some point on your international adventure, you are going to miss home. Perhaps it’s the rolling hills you long for or local authentic food… maybe it’s the well-known comforting smiles or […]

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Dates to Avoid When Planning a trip to China

If you are planning a trip to China and are a claustrophobic fussy traveler who does not like crowds and chaos, then there are some dates that should be avoided when venturing to the east. Here are the details to help you plan your trip.   CHINESE NEW YEAR (SOMETIME BETWEEN JANUARY AND MARCH) Whilst […]

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10 More Tips for Travelling to Egypt

If you have read my first post on 10 Things You Need To Know Before Travelling To Egypt and feel as though you still need more information before you travel to this beautiful, history laden place, don’t worry. Here are 10 more tips to help you along… and because I love you guys so much, I’ve thrown […]

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Ten Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Travel… why do it? Maybe you need a break from the monotony of everyday life… maybe you to be reminded of relaxation and glistening sun kissed beaches… or maybe you need some inspiration for your next trip. Every travelista has a bunch of whimsical movies on her shelf that ignites that “must-be-on-the-road” feeling time and time […]

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Surviving The Great Wall: Essential Travel Tips For Every Travelista

So you have left home to see the world and naturally you’re doing it in style. Just as every twenty something travelista should. It’s the mark of a free thinking independent woman really – being someone who knows how to stand on their own two feet, has a beautifully educated mind and has seen so […]

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20 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting The Netherlands

So you’ve booked a trip to the land of tulips, canals and windmills but you are just a little unsure of what to expect upon arrival. To make your trip all the more pleasant here are 15 things you need to know before visiting The Netherlands. HOLLAND AND THE NETHERLANDS ARE NOT THE SAME I’m […]

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A Travelers Guide to South African Slang

With eleven different languages being spoken all throughout South Africa; it can get pretty confusing when talking to the locals. Having a translation guide on hand will not only make it easier to understand what you’re hearing but will also make mingling with the locals a lot more fun. Here are a few useful words […]

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How To Travel Like a Travel Blogger

I love capturing and sharing exotic locations on the net. You can imagine my delight when I found the blogosphere filled with epic travel buddies who love to do the same. There’s something special about sharing personal travel stories with other readers but for a new blogger, it can be some what intimidating. What if my pictures […]

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The Dickens Festival: Deventer

After finding Deventer on a random city hopping day and hearing about the mysterious Dickens Festival that would be happening in the upcoming weeks, we knew that we had to come back to this beautiful town. So on the 18th day of December, cold and close to snow, we merrily made our way back, completely […]

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