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A Train Journey From Istanbul To Georgia – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fly

Train travel is the best way to get around a country in my opinion so when presented with the opportunity to take a sleeper train across the length of Turkey I jumped at the chance. So if you love...

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Take It Easy In Georgia And Armenia

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Eating Hakarl Rotten Shark In Iceland – Travel Iceland

Yummy was not the word in mind when I first heard about eating rotten shark in Iceland called hakarl. Indeed the thought made my stomach squirm, especially having heard descriptions from people who had...

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Portrait of a City – Visit Beautiful Kiev

You know how sometimes you go somewhere and unexpectedly end up enjoying it so much that you end up staying longer than planned… Well I’ve spent a month in Kiev now and really love this city. In fact...

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Berlin Walls East Side Gallery Street Art (A Must See Berlin Attraction)

When the Berlin Wall fell small areas of it were kept for historical purposes, and one such place is called the East Side Gallery situated in the South. It’s here where international street artists...

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The Isles of Scilly in Spring – Images From the Scilly Isles in Spring

The last time I was on the Isles of Scilly during spring time was in 2015 for my granddads funeral (he got to a good old age of 97) and I’ve been lucky enough recently to be back visiting my family...

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London Graffiti Tunnel – Waterloo Street Art

London has some amazing street art, and one area you should definitely check out is a tunnel underneath Waterloo Station in the centre.  Street artists go down there to practice their art and...

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A Quick Look at Travel in The Balkans

The word ‘Balkans’ can roughly be translated as ‘Mountains’ or ‘Chain of wooden mountains’. The area which is found in Eastern Europe is made up of the largest peninsula that includes Moldova, Romania,...

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Why You Should Go Backpacking in Budapest

Budapest is easily one of the best cities in Europe, but to call it one of the best for travellers is a big claim. But if you plan to go backpacking in Europe then backpacking in Budapest is the...

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5 Reasons to Get Out of the Cities in Italy – Backpacking in Italy

From the mighty monuments of Rome to the charming piazzas of Milan and Florence, Italy’s cities are always placed at the top of a backpacker’s to-do list. If you are backpacking in Italy they are a...

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Belgium Road Trip (Netherlands To Belgium For The Weekend)

Thinking of a Belgium road trip for the weekend? This post is about a road trip from Netherlands to Belgium and all the fun that ensued. Take a look for some inspiration of things to do in Belgium. One...

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Why You Should Visit Andalucia (Andalucia Travel)

The province of Andalucia in Southern Spain is one of the best places for travellers in Europe. It has everything you could want yet I’ve met many travellers who have never made it there. So I wanted...

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Why You Should Go Backpacking in Ukraine (Travel Ukraine)

Ukraine is a very much overlooked destination for travellers, which is a pity as it’s a great place to travel. I personally was just coming to Kiev (Kyiv) for a few days to see the city and tour...

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The Best Outdoor Bars In Amsterdam (Perfect For A Warm Day)

The best outdoor bars in Amsterdam is a bit of a subjective thing to say as everyone will have their own opinion on what is best, but the bars I mention below are my favourites during the warmer...

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How To Travel Scandinavia Cheaply (Backpacking Scandinavia)

It’s no secret that backpacking Scandinavia can be expensive. So I am going to tell you how I managed to spend several weeks backpacking Norway, Sweden, and Finland on an average of $15 a day....

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Amsterdam Cycling Routes (The Best Amsterdam Bike Rides)

Want to go cycling in Amsterdam and looking for some good Amsterdam cycling routes? I lived in Amsterdam for 13 years and rode my bicycle everywhere and this is what I recommend for you for the best...

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Isles of Scilly Travel Guide (From A Local Scilly Family)

Want to know about the Isles of Scilly? As a local Scillonian (what we call ourselves)I am here to help, to show you what you can do there, and the places to see. The Isles of Scilly has white sand...

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A Train Journey From Istanbul To Georgia (Via Dogu Express Train)

Want to travel by train through Turkey? When presented with the opportunity to take a sleeper train called the Dogu Express from Ankara to Kars in Eastern Turkey, and then onwards to get into Georgia,...

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Things To Do In Crete (Greece Travel)

The Greek Island of Crete is a great place to explore staying within a fairly reasonable budget and without leaving the European comfort zone.  Crete is a large island with a varied landscape ranging...

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Things To Do In Lagos Portugal (Travel Guide)

Located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, Lagos is a sun-drenched destination fit for any traveller’s bucket list. In Lagos, mosaic-tiled pathways that zig zag through the old quarter in...

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