It’s the part of travel that people do NOT want to talk about; but avoiding travel scams is very, very important! I’ve been travelling frequently for 11 years; so I know a thing or two about not being scammed when you’re overseas. Here’s how to steer yourself away from travel scams and have a hassle-free […]
Author Archives: Claire
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Built up from the vastness of the desert, Dubai today is completely different to how it was even 20years ago. When I was 13, my dad moved to Dubai for work – at the time, it was just on the cusp of itsgrowth. I’ve found in my more recent trips that the city’s unrecognisable from […]
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8 best places to visit on the Gold Coast in Australia
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The beachside hub of southern Queensland, the Gold Coast is a must-visit destination in Australia for anyone who loves surfing, beautiful beaches, excellent weather, and lush hinterland. But the very best places on the Gold Coast are sometimes debated. Surfers Paradise is the most famous city in the region, but it’s definitely not for everybody […]
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When I was researching my recent trip to Bahrain, I had one main question on my mind. Is Bahrain expensive? We were only staying in the nation for two days, but we were keen on making our dinar stretch as far as possible, while still seeing everything we wanted to! With this in mind, I […]
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Are you wondering what the best things to do in Bahrain are? I recently returned from a trip to Bahrain where I ticked off many of the top attractions in this small Arabian country. While it’s tiny – a fifth of the size of Qatar, which is hardly a large country in its own right […]
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Is Bahrain safe? I was asked by a few people when I planned a trip there. For some reason, people often question the safety of Gulf countries, despite them being safer than most places in the world! I recently spent two days in Bahrain, and here’s my thoughts on safety in the small Middle Eastern […]
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Jutting out into the Persian Gulf, connected to Saudi Arabia by a causeway but in reality a tiny island (a fifth of the size of Qatar), Bahrain is a Middle Eastern nation that few tourists visit. Those seeking glitz and glam head to Dubai, travellers on extended layovers touch down in Qatar, and more recently, […]
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Is Turkey safe? Generally, yes! I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Turkey, and I have honestly never felt unsafe here. I’ve also spent time as a solo female traveller in Turkey, and with usual precautions, never found it too challenging to travel. Here are all my thoughts on safety in Turkey! Is Turkey safe? […]
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Are you planning to hike Everest Base Camp? I recently returned from the EBC hike, and I put together a few top travel tips to help you with your trip planning. These are the things I wish I knew before doing the hike! Top Everest Base Camp tips from my trip to Nepal! If you’re […]
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Knowing what to pack for Everest Base Camp is an absolute minefield. Before I went on the Everest Base Camp Trek, I had no idea what to pack. I spent hours scouring through different websites, trying to work out how to pack everything I needed and do so effectively. So, I decided to write this […]