I (wrongly!) wasn’t expecting too much on the food front from Cologne, and I hold my hands up I couldn’t have misjudged it more! I met up with an old study-abroad friend in Cologne as a catch-up point whilst she was on the same continent as me. Her colleague had lived in Cologne so we …
A guide to our itinerary Before any trip, we do extensive research on places to see and places to eat. We write up what we actually did (only if we recommend it). We’ll also throw in the bonus suggestions of things we didn’t get around to doing (but wanted to). Usually our trips include a …
Car vs Public Transport We travelled through Albania and crossed the border into North Macedonia. We opted for buses instead of renting a car and we’re glad of it. The stories and memories from bus rides and interactions with the locals made our trip. If you’re keen to get your own car, crossing the border …
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Is it safe to travel in Myanmar? Make sure you check here what the current safety travel advice is. We visited in 2019, and although we needed to tweak our plans a little to avoid certain areas (or border crossings) we felt safe everywhere we went. Now (in 2024), we really do hope it’s safe …
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We visited Plitvice Lakes National Park in May 2024 on a day trip from Zadar. The park can get extremely busy, so planning your visit thoroughly can help you avoid crowds, and get the most out of your time there. Best time of year to visit Plitvice National Park The national park can get extremely …
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This is our tried and tested 3-day itinerary for a perfect city break to Lisbon. Before we go on a trip, we do extensive research on what there is to do, and where to eat (and what we should eat!). We then only recommend things we enjoyed/would do again to you guys, saving you time …
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We visited Zadar in May 2024 and these are the ‘things to do’ that stood out to us (in no particular order) to help you plan your trip. It was our first visit to Croatia so we went on some day trips too (also included below). We’ve also included some links you can book activities …
In Luang Prabang I did a weaving class with a local lady in her village. I got to use her loom, learn a new skill and create my own scarf which I cherish as a unique souvenir from my time in Laos. Throughout our travels, whenever I’d seen hand weavers I was always in awe, …
Visiting Butrint was one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. We definitely think it’s worth a stop on your itinerary so we made this easy guide to help you plan your trip. We actually can’t believe it’s not more of a well-known attraction placing Albania as a must-visit destination. What is Butrint? Butrint …
This year we visited Lisbon for 3 nights for under £135 each (flights and hotel). A lot of people ask us how we can afford to travel so frequently and it’s because we get deals like this for most places we visit in Europe. No, you haven’t stumbled across a blog post from 2009, this …