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Tag Archives: adventure

8 reasons why airports are the worst places on earth

October 23, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

There are plenty of reasons why airports are the most annoying places in the world, from airport security to flight delays. Check out my list of the top 8 worst things about airports and let me know how many get you going!

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Personal, Planning

Photo of the week: Mai Son, Vietnam

August 26, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: trekking in the hills of Mai Son, north Vietnam. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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Asia, Photography, Vietnam

Photo of the week: San Juan, Puerto Rico

August 5, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: San Juan, Puerto Rico. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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North America, Photography, USA

Photo of the week: Lagavulin Whisky Distillery, Scotland

July 29, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place below.

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Europe, Photography, United Kingdom

Photo of the week: Mount Cook, New Zealand

July 22, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: Mount Cook, South Island New Zealand. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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New Zealand, Photography

Photo of the week: Yangon, Myanmar

July 15, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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Asia, Myanmar, Photography

A weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico

July 13, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Facebook reminded me this week that it’s 2 years since I was in San Juan, Puerto Rico, exploring its pretty narrow streets. Join me on my weekend walking tour of this gorgeous city!

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Caribbean, North America, Photo Essays, Photography, USA

Diving in Gozo: Bubbles and blue holes

July 4, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Is scuba diving in Gozo really a great way to spend your holiday? Where are the best dive sites? Here’s my opinion and a few tips for organising scuba diving trips in Malta and Gozo.

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Activities, Europe, Malta & Gozo

10 reasons to fall in love with Luang Prabang

April 4, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Be prepared to fall in love with Luang Prabang; with its old French charms, incredible waterfalls, mouth-watering food and inspirational people. One night and you’ll be hooked!

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Asia, Laos

Meeting the orangutans in Borneo

March 27, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Planning your bucket-list trip to Borneo? Don’t miss this: where to see endangered orangutans and what the difference is between seeing them in the wild and in Asia’s rehabilitation centres.

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Activities, Asia, Indonesia, Photo Essays, Photography, Uncategorized

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