The Summer Palace is one of the best preserved masterpieces of Chinese landscape and design. Filled with lakes, gardens, pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges, it all comes together to form a harmonious ensemble of calming aesthetic pleasure. It’s also one of the largest imperial gardens in China. Wandering around, taking in the surrounding architecture […]
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I love flying to exotic bucket-list destinations but if I’m honest, the toll it takes on my body and skin make me wonder if these long haul flights are actually worth it. Really? No. Who am I kidding? Of course it’s worth it. I love to travel and wander around new cities but… I hate […]
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My solo travel trips have taught me a great deal about the reality of travel. As much as I love exploring new places, trying new cuisine and experiencing new cultures; I’ve also learnt that at some point, things can and will go wrong. Maybe your luggage is delayed, your wallet stolen or worse, you […]
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There are so many great things to do in Paris that it can be easy to get overwhelmed and flustered. You aim to see it all in a short space of time… and then… end up in one flurried mess. Paris is a beautiful city and if planned right, it could simply be one of […]
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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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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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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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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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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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