Tag: Backpacking
Posted on Aug 24, 2020
by Charley
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In 2018 I headed to New Zealand, convinced I’d never do a skydive or bungee jump. But low and behold, a skydive is what I did. Here’s the lowdown on my skydive experience!
Category: New ZealandTags: Adventure, Backpacking, blog, day trip, Essentials, explore, Flight, Flying, inspiration, New Zealand, Plane, skydive, South Island, Stray, Tour, Travel, wanderlust
Posted on Aug 11, 2020
by Charley
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Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or heading out on your very first trip, there will inevitably be something you forget (or almost forget…) to pack.
So here’s my handy A-Z guide of every travel essential you will need for your next adventure!
Posted on Aug 7, 2020
by Charley
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Hostels are such a great option for a safe and inexpensive accommodation. If you’re a solo traveller, they’re a great choice for getting to meet new people and to get to know the area.
So I thought I’d share my top 6 hostels from my travels around the world…
Category: TravelTags: accommodation, Adventure, Amsterdam, Backpacking, Belgrade, blog, city, Czech Republic, Essentials, Europe, Global, Hacks, hostel, inspiration, New Zealand, planning, Serbia, Solo Travel, The Netherlands, tips, Tour, Travel, travelling, wanderlust
Posted on Jul 31, 2020
by Charley
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Solo Travel is a great thing. It allows you to discover the world on your own terms, learn about yourself, and make the memories that you want to make. When you Solo Travel, the world really is your oyster. So I though I’d share… Continue Reading “7 Quotes to Inspire You to Travel Solo”
Posted on Jul 26, 2020
by Charley
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With breath-taking scenery, vibrant culture and rich history, a trip to County Durham is well worth taking. Read on for my top 5 locations to visit if you’re planning a trip to the North-East!
Category: UK TravelTags: Adventure, Airport, Backpacking, Castle, County Durham, explore, history, holiday, Solo Travel, staycation, Summer, train, Travel, travelling, UK, United Kingdom
Posted on Jul 23, 2020
by Charley
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We spent just over a week in Warsaw, discovering just what makes this capital city so special, and exploring a new world of food, history and culture.
Planning a trip to Warsaw? Make sure you read on to discover what you need to visit during your time in Poland’s biggest city!
Category: Europe, PolandTags: accommodation, Adventure, Airport, Aushcwitz, Backpacking, blog, Castle, city, day trip, Essentials, Europe, explore, free, Hacks, inspiration, Krakow, planning, Poland, Solo Travel, travelling, Warsaw
Posted on Jul 10, 2020
by Charley
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One of our main reasons for visiting Ukraine was to head to Chernobyl. It’s always been on my radar and so I was determined to try and visit the site whilst we were travelling around Eastern Europe. We visited Chernobyl with a tour group… Continue Reading “Chernobyl, Ukraine”
Category: Europe, UkraineTags: accommodation, Adventure, apps, Backpacking, blog, Chernobyl, city, day trip, Europe, explore, inspiration, Kyiv, maps, planning, Solo Travel, Tour, train, Travel, travelling, Ukraine
Posted on Jul 5, 2020
by Charley
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Whilst we’ve been in lockdown, I’ve been reminiscing about the trips I’ve taken, and the sights I’ve seen. In 2018 I was in New Zealand, having the trip of a lifetime. I experienced so many unique things, made friends for life and fell in… Continue Reading “Stray New Zealand: An Honest Review”
Category: New ZealandTags: accommodation, Adventure, apps, Backpacking, blog, city, Essentials, explore, Flight, Hacks, hostel, inspiration, New Zealand, North Island, Packing, planning, Solo Travel, South Island, Stray, Tour, transport, Travel, travelling, walking
Posted on Jul 1, 2020
by Charley
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Kyiv is a phenomenal city. Through out its history it was been used as a port and was the first Eastern Slavic State. Since World War Two, the city – and country – has worked hard to redevelop and expand it’s economic, cultural and tourist departments.
Category: Europe, UkraineTags: Adventure, Airport, Backpacking, blog, Castle, Cathedral, city, day trip, Essentials, explore, Flight, Global, inspiration, Kiev, Kyiv, Packing, planning, Solo Travel, Travel, travelling, Ukraine, walking
Posted on Jun 28, 2020
by Charley
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If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s how to value the towns, villages and cities we’ve grown up in. The local hotspots, businesses and attractions which rely so much on tourism, and have recently taken a huge hit in income. As restrictions begin to… Continue Reading “How to Become a Tourist in Your Town”
Category: TravelTags: accommodation, Adventure, Backpacking, blog, Castle, city, coronavirus, covid-19, day trip, England, Essentials, explore, Hacks, inspiration, London, maps, planning, Solo Travel, staycation, Summer, Tour, train, transport, Travel, travelling, UK, walking, Weekend