Tag: travelblogger
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The time I missed a flight + 5 things I learned
When I missed a flight it felt like the end of the world. But it’s not, even if it feels like it at the time… So today I thought I would write about the time I missed a flight. It was a few years ago now, but it’s still up there as one of my…
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The Jacobite steam train: everything you need to know
Planning a trip on the Jacobite steam train? Here’s how you can make the most out of your trip… Have you ever been on a steam train? No? Until recently, I hadn’t either. I also thought it probably wasn’t something I would ever do. Trains aren’t really something I get excited about, apart from when…
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Things to do in Budapest: my top picks for your city break
The best things to do in Budapest, Hungary, my new favourite European city break! If you’re planning your next European city break then definitely make sure that you have the Hungarian capital of Budapest on your list. The city is impressive on so many levels. It has beautiful architecture every turn, a ton of cool…
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The best restaurants in Varanasi, India
From brunch spots, restaurants off the tourist track, and where to find the best coffee… here are the best restaurants to visit in Varanasi, India. Last updated 10/04/2023 India is a well-documented assault on the senses. There’s the kaleidoscope of colours, all saffron yellows, blues, reds and fuchsia pinks, each one brighter than the last.…
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25 Scottish foods you need to try
Here are the 25 Scottish foods you’ll definitely want to try when you’re in Scotland…It What are your favourite Scottish foods? I have about a hundred. Today I’m going to be talking about what to eat in Scotland. I’ve lived in Scotland for my whole life, aside from time in China, so I know I…
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Group travel in India: everything you need to know
Thinking about doing some group travel in India? This is what you need to know…. Last updated 10/04/2023 Today I’m talking about group travel in India. So, to kick things off, I thought it would be best to ask a question: have you ever travelled with a group of strangers? Nope? I was the same…
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Travelling to India: everything you need to know
Thinking of going to India? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your trip… Decide where you want to visit India is a pretty overwhelming place to visit and there are a whole number of trips you can take, from the short but sweet Golden Triangle tour to exploring the cities of the…
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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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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…