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I have not really scratched the surface of this unique and vibrant city, but the short time I spent there - I felt the buzzy and bustling atmosphere of the place surrounding me. Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the strikingly beautiful Table Mountain. I predominantly stayed in Stellenbosch whilst in the South West of SA so dipped in and out of Cape town in my free time as it was only a short drive away from the Stellies winela

With Nac Pan beach being crowned the 'Worlds most beautiful Beach' and Palawan Island crowned 'the worlds best island' three years running in 2017, you can see why millions of people flock here for that dream honey moon or bit of escapism. My BIGGEST tip for El Nido specifically is to avoid tours. Since this stunning island has been given all this publicity it has attracted masses of tourism, and I found that to experience the real beauty of the place - you had to get out an

Cebu city really is purely used as a ‘transit’ city for you to get all your life admin done mid travel. It is practical and useful but not some ‘pretty city’ you would go to on a weekend break. Travellers would use it to catch a flight, get cash out before heading to the surrounding islands or posting excess baggage home. Getting Around… Uber or Grab Taxi These are super cheap to get around and if you download the app on your phone its quick and easy to use. The Phillipino’s

Travel Tips for the Philippines! So…before I went to the Philippines I had no idea what to expect really. However, I had travelled quite a bit of Asia and Indonesia and I was expecting the same kind of thing - but I was very wrong! The Philippines is unique and different to anywhere I’ve ever travelled - the strong Catholic / Christian influence being the first obvious difference to its sister countries. The Filipino people being very laid back, chilled and ignited with a che

Many people wonder why I travelled so much, and why others may have that desire to travel too. "What is the point?" I get frequently asked, "the UK is a beautiful little country!". I agree - the UK is a stunning little country, that I also love to explore and appreciate - in fact, I've seen nothing like enough of it yet! Over the years, I've come across very common patterns and reasons as to why some people might travel, everyone has a story and is on their own personal journ

On a long haul flight, what you pack in your 'carry on' is key to the comfort of your journey. I have spent many years and many trips with trial and error trying to master what is essential and what is not to help me enjoy those long flights around the globe. These are a few ideas of what I think are helpful tips and tricks to help with the art of travelling comfortably... The Bag. This is a big one. I have never been a 'bag chick', I was always more into shoes. However, havi

Well this is a little slice of super cool Malaysia! Penang - George Town sits just off of the West side of mainland Malaysia, it is very easy to get to from Kuala Lumpur via train or bus - which take you directly to the ferry port which goes across to the little island. Bustling streets, incredible graffiti hunts, food that costs next to nothing but drives your taste buds wild, dreamy yoga and gigantic shopping malls - this place has such an eclectic mix of cultures and peopl

I barely scratched the surface of the Triglavski National Park around Tolmin as it is so vast - but what I did manage to see - I loved. This National park amongst the Julien Alps attracts hikers, paraglider's and water sports enthusiasts from all over the world and I can totally see why. This place is like a secret gem hidden within the rest of Europe that not everyone had discovered yet. Sandwiched between Italy, Austria and Croatia (all incredibly popular tourist destinatio

Ljubljana is a little city with a lot to offer. This great spot borders Italy - so you will immediately notice the italian influence of beautiful gelato, tasty pizza and fantastic wine! You can sit in the sun along the Ljubljanica River enjoying a continental breakfast and lose hours people watching, or have an afternoon sit down in a hipster gelato parlour that also serves cocktails with Blue Marlin Ibiza sounds gracing the atmosphere. The diversity this destination as a cit

Bled. A place of tranquillity and a couples weekend break of dreams. The iconic royal blue 'Bled Lake' is the show stopping centre piece of this quaint little town and it is what drawers people from all over the world - people who are thirsty to drink up its stunning beauty. You only need two - three nights here to get around all the sites of the town, to unwind and just enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. The great thing about Bled is - it is suitable to all ages. You can be a yo

Sorrento / Hilarys West Australia has a breathtaking coastline with a daily magical sunset over the ocean. Turquoise waters, stunning houses (mansions) and glamorous people wherever you look - its clean, its modern and you would struggle to get a 'bad' meal anywhere. Hilarys harbour has some amazing bustling restaurants for tasty breakfasts, simple lunches and fancy evening dinners - there are an array of choices for any occasion. The harbour also has a beautiful 'inlet' of s

Fingal Bay - We heard about this when chatting to a local lady in her sixties and she said her and her husband go there for the untouched natural beauty and quiet beach. My ears pricked up as soon as heard the words "untouched natural beauty" and "quiet beach". Off we went up the coast to find this little slice of Aussie paradise. Fingal bay is only 2 hours and 45 minutes North up the coast from Sydney - I'm amazed more people haven't heard of it as its so close! On arrival,

So I've only done part of the East coast from Sydney up to Yammba. Australia is so freaking huge, you gotta have a lot of time to try see it all. I've basically just jotted down my 'highlights' from this journey as there were so many awesome spots along the East - a lot of which I found via chatting to a few old locals that aren't necessarily the 'usual' stops people go to. A lot of them definitely don't get any 'hop on hop off' buses to them - I hired a Nissan Micra with a r

This place couldn't be more idyllic. With no motorised vehichles being allowed onto the island - the air is fresh and instead of the droning sound of hundreds of moped exhausts, all you can hear are the waves drifting up the shore, the occasional cycle bike bell and pony hooves trotting on the sand. The island is super small measuring about 5km all the way round the edge - I used to run it some mornings, but it is interesting to just walk all the way round to see all parts of

Everyone has different things they like to take away with them that they call 'their travel essentials' or 'home comforts'. Packing light is an art and takes practice...you learn what is 'essential' from your own experiences and desires. I have been fortunate enough to have travelled various places across the world all with varied climates - some humid, some dry some super baltic - some active, some lazy. Knowing what to pack can be tricky, especially if you're going somewher

Sunset at Old Mans beach Must eats: >>> Crate - Brekkie - Smoothie Bowls - Ace Coffee >>> Milk & Madu - Posh Brekkie - Mega Pancakes >>> Bumi’s - Cheap eats - Balinese Tapas >>> Deus - Good Dinner place Things to do: >>> Serenity Yoga >>> Old mans Beach - surf and sunsets >>> Download Uber and Grab Taxi apps on your phone to get taxis around. Canngu (pronounced 'cheng-oo') is a great spot when travelling bali - its much less touristy than Seminyak, and has a real chilled / h

Must sees: >>> The monkey Forest >>> Yoga Barn >>> Traditional Balinese Dance >>> Pomegranate Cafe >>> Mount Batur hike for sunrise >>> Taksu Spa & beauty - for massage Must Pack: >>> Mozzie Repellant >>> Face wipes (It is extremely humid at certain times of year) >>> Sweat resistent sun screen >>> Comfortable trainers for Mount Batur hike Ubud. The city hidden amongst jungle. The thick humidity in the air hits you on arrival - there is luscious greenery of tall palms, vegeta

Above image: The Monkey Temple Must Do's: >>> The Monkey Temple >>> Garden Of Dreams >>> Boudhanath Stupa (Largest Stupa in the world) >>> Bhaktapur >>> Climbing / Bouldering wall Must Stays: >>> Hotel Bright Star - average £8 - £10 per night per double room >>> Hotel Vjara - average £18 - £50 per night per double room Must Eats: >>> OR2K (Israeli / vegan friendly) The Hummus is mega and a real nice chilled vibe. >>> Western Tandoori (amazing naan bread made in front of you

Must Stays: North Lake side : Lemon Tree Lodge (there are also several lodges here) View from our room at Lemon Tree Lodge Must Dos: >>> Hike up to the World Peace pogoda >>> Watch a movie at 'Moonlight Movies' >>> Have brekkie at Pokhara Java Coffee >>> Take a walk / run along the lakeside early in the morning. Must Eats: >>> OR2K (Israeli / vegan ) >>> Pokhara Java Coffee (brekkie) On arrival in Pokhara - (most likely the coach park) you are greeted with eager faces of cab