Category: travel
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Falling in love with travelling (aged 29)
Buckle in, it’s a long one. This is how I went from being a nervous traveller who didn’t go abroad for six years to moving to Shanghai alone in my late twenties… I was speaking to a colleague the other day about how both of us fell in love with travelling late in the game.…
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Carry on essentials for long flights (you don’t want to forget)
Planning your next trip? Here are eight carry on essentials for long flights you need to pack… What are the carry on essentials for long flights you don’t want to forget? I’m sharing mine today… When I first started writing this post I really didn’t think I would spend so much time talking about tech.…
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Eating and drinking in Venice: my top picks
Are you even in Venice if you don’t indulge in all of the delicious food on offer? There’s so much to try in this beautiful city, but I’ve whittled it down to my top picks based on my short trip there last December. Cloaked in a gorgeous palette of moody greys and blues, the city…
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7 amazing free things to do in Budapest
Looking to travel to Budapest on a budget? Here are seven free things to do in Budapest that won’t cost you a dime… I visited Budapest for the first time recently and, truly, it was like something out of a fairytale. In winter Budapest is all charming snow-lined streets, intricate architecture and glittering fairy lights…
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Airbnb packing list: how to make your short break extra cosy
Planning a trip to an Airbnb? Don’t forget anything with my ultimate Airbnb packing list… If you enjoy staying in Airbnbs then you need my Airbnb packing list. I love staying in an Airbnb. In the past couple of years I’ve gone on quite a few short breaks around Scotland and I really love staying…
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What to eat in Budapest: must-try Hungarian dishes
Not sure what to eat in Budapest? Check out these delicious Hungarian dishes that are sure to make you hungry… Today I’m going to be talking about what to eat in Budapest. A warning: if you’re not hungry now you certainly will be very soon! Let’s get to it… I’ve just returned from a wonderful…
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What to do in Mull
With its rainbow coloured houses, friendly locals and stunning scenery, not to mention the otters, Scottish island Mull is pretty much as charming as it comes. Here are my tips for things to do on Mull on your next trip… 2019 has been the year of the staycation for me. Never in my life have…
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Why you need to register for Wimbledon tickets now
This is your friendly reminder to register for Wimbledon 2020. Yes, I’m talking about the tennis tournament in July. And yes, I know it’s October. It’s October. It’s cold and rainy, you’re digging out your cosy winter coats and boots from the back of the wardrobe, and all thoughts of Pimm’s and strawberries on a…
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Why you should visit Venice in winter
Venice really suits the winter. The colour palette is gorgeous, all moody blues and greys, and it’s also often shrouded in mist, which just adds to the charm.