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02 May Posted by in Guest Post, Travel | 2 comments

Chasing the sun…

Chasing the sun…

Written by Michael de Alwis There are some people who just can’t do winter. They can’t handle it, or they’re scared of rain, maybe they don’t like the winter fashion, or perhaps they just really like summer. More often than not, it’s the latter. Summer is just fantastic, and there are so many who wish they...

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24 Apr Posted by in Guest Post | Comments

Things to pop into your handbag before a long trip

Things to pop into your handbag before a long trip

If you planning a long road trip, plane trip, cruise or any other long form of travel, your handbag should contain all the ‘essentials’. Before you start popping things into you bag, the best thing to do is to tip all the contents of your bag out on the table and discard any unnecessary items....

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16 Apr Posted by in Europe, Guest Post | Comments

Rediscovering Ireland

Rediscovering Ireland

The road trip showdown Ireland has been on my ‘wish-list’ for years and last spring I finally did it. A road trip experience I definitely want to repeat, seeing the best of Ireland. I know how tricky it was for me to choose where to stop, what cities to see and the best places to...

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13 Apr Posted by in Guest Post, Inspiration | 3 comments

What inspires me…

What inspires me…

As a creative dude who writes words and takes photos for a living, it seems natural enough to say that inspiration is my lifeblood. But actually defining inspiration is a lot harder than I would have imagined. The experience of ‘being inspired’ is such a personal, subjective thing; it’s really not that easy to pin...

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04 Apr Posted by in Guest Post, Travel | Comments

Do your bit! Tips on international volunteering!

Do your bit! Tips on international volunteering!

If you’re one of the lucky few this year who has a spare bit of cash but doesn’t know what to do with it, then International volunteering could be for you. Traveling across the globe, you could witness everything from the beautiful beaches of the Seychelles to the wildlife of South Africa, all whilst lending...

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20 Mar Posted by in Europe, Guest Post | Comments

A guide to the best summer music festivals

A guide to the best summer music festivals

For many, summer is the start of music festival season. There is any number of tragically hip, unexpectedly cool and simply entertaining options to choose from, but which is right for you and your budget? Geography and ticket prices are an obvious factor, but if you’re a diehard music fan, these are nothing when compared...

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14 Mar Posted by in Reviews | 4 comments

Luxury for less in the city of London

Luxury for less in the city of London

Now, when I say I’m a budget backpacker, that’s a bit of a lie because what I really mean is I’m a budget backpacker but if there’s a chance to experience a little luxury on a smaller budget, I’m there quicker than Kim Kardashian at a press event for the opening of an envelope. But...

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28 Feb Posted by in Australia | Comments

Beach bum: best surf/camping beaches in Australia

Beach bum: best surf/camping beaches in Australia

It’s the simple things in life that are simply the best: your nearest and dearest, a couple of tents, an open fire and memories to last a lifetime. But, if you’re planning a back-to-basics vacation during the summertime, you can’t look past a coastal camping spot add hours of fun in the surf to your...

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20 Feb Posted by in Europe, Guest Post | Comments

Let’s go get a campervan!

Let’s go get a campervan!

For anyone that’s read how booking my Africa trip went, you’ll know that actually, I knew very little about the African continent, didn’t know what overlanding was and had never been camping so it was a pretty big deep end to throw myself into but I loved it.  The camping was definitely an experience but...

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29 Jan Posted by in Guest Post | Comments

How to afford a holiday on a student budget

How to afford a holiday on a student budget

Seeing the world is a must for everyone, however for students on an extremely tight budget; holidays are often out on hold for several years. This shouldn’t have to be the case though. All it takes is some strict budgeting, and our future Doctors and Lawyers can soon be jetting off into the sunset at...

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