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 …
Being born and bred in Blackpool (something we call Sandgrown’un) it’s a privilege to write about my hometown. Blackpool has a reputation for being purely a tack-filled hen & stag do destination, but there are plenty of great eateries if you know where to look – and soon you will! We have to kick this …
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First of all, let’s get the confusing part out of the way. Usually, when people say they are going to Angkor Wat, they mean they are going to a huge complex of temples in and around the ancient city of Angkor. One of which is called Angkor Wat. How many days is enough to spend …
We searched and searched for the best place to spend Christmas in Europe. We wanted somewhere where there would still be some attractions, restaurants and bars open. And somewhere that felt festive. Many places in Europe completely shut down over the holidays, so it’s important to choose carefully! Innsbruck, Austria turned out to be perfect …
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We first heard about the northern loop of Vietnam when chatting about off-the-beaten-path travel with other backpackers. It sounded fascinating and just what we were after; a multi-day adventure in the stunning surroundings of the mountains visiting different cultures along the way. There was just one niggle – you did it on a motorbike, and …
Food alone is a very good reason to make visiting Bologna a priority. We love spending time in Italy, and we had our best food whilst in Bologna. We did lots of research to get the best out of our few days there and spoke to locals when we arrived to make sure we were …