What to do with your stuff when travelling long-term

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Travelling long-term? Ditching your home country and hitting the road is a liberating and enthralling prospect. But there are certain things to tie up before you go. In particular, managing your belongings while away can be daunting. What should you do with your stuff when traveling long-term? In this article, we’ll chat about practical solutions […]

15 top things to do in Dakar, Senegal (2024 guide)

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Dakar, Senegal, this post is for you! Sitting on a peninsula kicking out to the sea, Senegal’s capital Dakar is one of the biggest cities in West Africa.  It’s a large, hot, dusty city, and it’s not exactly well known as a tourist destination (aside […]

Is Egypt worth visiting? Yes.. and no!

Claire standing in front of the pyramids of Giza which sit in the middle of a desert in Egypt

Is Egypt worth visiting? Here’s my completely honest opinion, after visiting Egypt four times.  Ancient pyramids rising sharply up into the sky, city centres brimming with a cacophony of horns, Red Sea beaches and the River Nile splitting the country in two; Egypt’s long been known as a traveller’s paradise.  But while Egypt has a […]

Senegal travel guide: things to do and travel tips

If you’re planning a trip to West Africa, this Senegal travel guide is for you! Senegal is by no means among Africa’s most visited countries, but it’s been making strides on the tourist scene in recent years. In this West African nation, baobabs dot the landscape as majestic river deltas part the land. Wildlife reserves, […]

Is Algeria safe to visit? My own personal experience

View of Algiers

Is Algeria safe to visit? I’m going to go into this all in my guide! Sitting in the heart of North Africa – and the continent’s largest country – Algeria remains relatively undiscovered by tourist crowds outside of Africa and the Middle East.  The country’s been through ups and downs, including a brutal fight with […]

Top 10 UK hidden gems to add to your itinerary

Prehistoric standing rocks at a golden sunset in a field in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, nobody in the image

The UK might be small, but it’s packed full of history, culture and even wonderful nature!  While it’s a fairly popular country with international tourists, many only visit London. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular across the country – with glamping experiences and boutique hotels popping up everywhere from Exeter to Edinburgh – and there are […]

What is Tunisia known for? Tunsian culture and heritage

Sousse Medina, with lots of colourful plates and bowls.

What is Tunisia known for? While Tunisia’s not the most visited country in North Africa, I firmly believe that it’s somewhere that should be on your “to visit” list. But when deciding whether to visit, or planning a trip, it’s a good idea to do some research into what makes Tunisia famous. This will help […]

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