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Tag Archives: backpacking

The Meadows, best parks and places for enjoying sun in Edinburgh

9 best places to enjoy the sunshine in Edinburgh (while it lasts!)

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Quick, taps aff, summer is finally here, the sun’s out in Scotland! But where are Edinburgh’s best spots for catching some of that rare Scottish sunshine?

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Europe, United Kingdom

My top 11 WTF travel moments

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Because travelling sometimes gets really weird! It can be fun, exiting, liberating… but there are plenty of times when you’re just like wtf, how did I get here? These are all of those moments, when things got too surreal.

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Myanmar, Personal, Solo Travel, Thailand
Phone on planes Credit: Omar Prestwich

12 ways to entertain yourself on a flight without a laptop

April 28, 2017by Cat Leave a comment

As Trump and the US government consider banning laptops on flights from the UK, make sure you’ve got plenty to keep you bust on your next flight without a laptop or tablet.

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How to guides, Planning
Bangkok credit: Nikolas Behrendt, Unsplash

Female solo travel: I was attacked in Bangkok

March 22, 2017by Cat 1 Comment

It shook my confidence as a female solo traveller, and the way I think about travelling in Thailand, but I want to share my experience so that you can be prepared next time you head off on holiday or backpacking.

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Personal, Planning, Solo Travel, Thailand

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: Market in Hoi An, Vietnam

September 9, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: Hoi an morning market in 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, Food, Photography, Vietnam

Alternative Edinburgh: A day in Leith

August 31, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Leith is the place for Edinburgh creatives, Michelin-star chefs and anyone looking to explore an alternative side to the historic Scottish capital. If you fancy exploring more of Edinburgh’s maritime history and truly stepping off the tourist trail, spend a day in Leith – and this is how to do it…

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Europe, United Kingdom

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

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