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Vineyard Ta Mena, wine tasting Gozo

Review: Wine tasting and goat petting at Ta Mena Estate, Gozo

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Looking for something to do in Malta that doesn’t involve the beach? Get acquainted with Malta’s wine and food at Ta Mena Estate on the beautiful island of Gozo. You won’t leave hungry and discover a rosé everyone will love!

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Activities, Europe, Food, Malta & Gozo

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

11 reasons why Warsaw is cooler than Berlin

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Looking for alternative city break inspiration? Warsaw is the new Berlin for weekends filled with art, architecture and wild nightlife. Here are 11 reasons why a city break in Warsaw should be at the top of your European trip list. Quick, the hipsters are coming!

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Europe, Poland, Uncategorized
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

6 best places for weekend breakfast in Edinburgh

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Full fry-up, avocado on toast or just coffee and a croissant: whatever weekend breakfast you go for, here are a few of my favourite local cafés in Edinburgh worth getting out of bed for.

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Europe, Food, United Kingdom

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