Sydney city is a beautiful one with plenty of buildings and shopping malls lovingly interspersed with gardens and parks. There is so much to do but, unlike most cities, it isn’t all crammed together in one tiny space bustling with cars and people. In my opinion it is like being in London, only quieter. With …
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Melbourne is a beautiful city, with lots of green open spaces, modern buildings, great cafes/restaurants and interesting street art. You can easily spend weeks here and not do everything there is on offer. For me, this is the first city I have visited that felt like a home away from home and so I have …
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My bucket list. My travel wish list Personally I am not a fan of the term ‘bucket list’. Although I am an organised person who adores list making and checking things off, I do not like this list. To me, it is a term which can only cause sadness instead of the joy most …
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On arrival The man at the front desk who checked us in was friendly and efficient, giving us our electronic bracelet to get in and showing us how to use it. He showed us where the bathrooms, our bed and the movie room were, and how to turn on the hot water for the showers. …
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On arrival we were greeted by the friendly staff at reception who checked us in promptly and efficiently. We were given our room key but not told where to go to find our room which was strange. Staff were also vague once I asked where our room was (just pointing in one direction), although they …
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An interview with Kaine, the awesome guy behind The Soaring Moa travel blog. He’s a lovely guy from New Zealand, with a really refreshing style of writing which is both informative and very humerous. Here is me finding out a little bit more about him. Hayley: OK, first things first, tell me a little bit …
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Wildlife Khao Sok National Park hosts an abundance of wildlife across its jungle surroundings, as long as you are willing to go and look for it (or you have a super talented guide to do it for you - thank you Lek!). I swear my guide had superhuman powers, with his ability to spot the …
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On arrival I was greeted with a welcome drink and cold towel to cool off. The friendly staff stored my bag before check in and also allowed early check in as soon as the room was available. Cost I paid 1100 THB (£25) per night for a villa. The hotel is under construction, with …
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I walked 5 metres from the safety of my hostel towards a small table overflowing with brightly coloured water pistols of all shapes and sizes. This was all the distance I needed to have a bowl of ice-cold water poured down me, drenching me from head to toe. In any other country at any other …
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Travelling in South East Asia is very different to your average holiday in Europe! Here are my top 25 tips to make you backpacker savvy before you even get on the plane! Pack suitable clothing. Most places in South East Asia are very conservative with their clothing, and you should do the same. But don’t …
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