They may not be an obvious choice, but it’s not difficult to see why the Baltic states have been on the rise as European travel destinations: Latvia and its neighbours are cheap and easy to roam, they offer a little bit of everything – from history to nature, beaches and cultural traditions to adventure… AND Latvian food is delicious! In fact, along with Riga’s colourful medieval Old Town, Latvia’s culinary ...
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Who better to highlight the top unmissable places to visit in Sydney than an actual Sydneysider (yes, that's what Sydney residents are called)?Frequently voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world despite its high cost of living, Sydney is blessed with the best of both all worlds: a dynamic city life, city beaches, a rich culture and arts scene, close proximity to the mountains...I visited in ...
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Boring, the Baltic states? At first glance, the three countries lining up the Baltic Sea to the East – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – may not seem like the most obvious or exciting of European destinations… but they have a lot more to offer than you probably think. In fact, they may just be among the best places to backpack in Europe. Whether you’re an adventurer, culture vulture, beach bum, or ...
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Eeeeek... with 2018 firmly underway, it's (high) time for me to look back on my 2017 highlights and lowlights!As a slightly OCD very organised, keen list-maker, I've always loved the idea of doing year-end reviews and setting goals (in list form, of course!)... BUT I CLEARLY suck at it, because I'm only sitting at the 2017 restrospective table now that January is almost over!Overall, 2017 was a positive and eventful ...
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Looking for the best places to visit in December in Europe?It is that time of year again when you start to notice the first Christmas menus being displayed in pubs and restaurants (and you may have even spotted the odd bit of tinsel out of the corner of your eye?!). Rather than getting depressed that Christmas is not too far away, it is the perfect opportunity to start planning a ...
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