Want to plan the ultimate trip to Brazil and hit all the key places? You’re in safe hands. On our trip, we had a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature. Here is how we did it and where we visited to make the most of our time in Brazil. Why visit Brazil? It pains …
Look no further for the best place to stay in Marrakesh. We’ve travelled to over 36 countries (at the time of writing) and we genuinely think this Riad is the best place we’ve stayed so far! We simply had to write about it so you can stay too. Resort Vs Riad You may be weighing …
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Looking for things to do in Cologne? Look no further! Before a trip, we extensively research and then only recommend what we’d do again to you. We even throw in things we wanted to do but didn’t get around to doing for those of you who like a more packed schedule. We also recommend great …
Want some must-see activities and also some unique ways to spend your time in Marrakesh? You’ve come to the right place! We recently visited and heavily researched before setting off (so you don’t have to!) Free walking tour of the Medina If you’re a regular reader it won’t be any surprise that we started our …
Before a trip we do extensive research into where to eat because for us food is a huge part of getting to know a place. Here is our list of where we would eat again in Marrakesh (including some local recommendations – even better!). We cover where to eat but also ‘what’ to eat. There’s …
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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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