If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, whether that be a backpacking extravaganza around the entire country or a visit to one of the country’s many beach towns, you’ll no doubt be wondering what to pack for Mexico. Many of the items on your Mexico packing list will be the same as things you’ll need […]
All Destinations, Europe, London, United Kingdom
The Best London Itinerary: 4 Days in the British Capital
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Oct
Oct
London’s a city that every travel-lover has to visit at some point in their lives (and somewhere I should stop taking for granted). It’s got nearly everything you’d want in a city: history, culture, good food, nightlife, entertainment in all shapes and sizes and attractions for literally anyone. The only thing we’re missing in ol […]
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Sep
Sep
If you’re searching for things to do in Oaxaca city, look no further! This is my full Oaxaca travel guide that I put together when living there for 6 months. You know when you travel somewhere new and just think ‘woah this place is somewhere special?’. That’s what I’ve been feeling like over the last few […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Living Abroad
25 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Byron Bay as a Backpacker
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Sep
Sep
It’s been 2 years since I first started living in Byron Bay, and I still think about it like, all the time. Who’s busking down on main beach… who lives in my camping spot now… if there’s one thing in life I’m sure about, it’s that this place will forever have the most lasting impact […]
All Destinations, Central America, Guatemala, Overland Itineraries, Plan Your Trip
2 weeks in Guatemala itinerary
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Sep
Sep
If you’re searching for the ultimate Guatemala itinerary, look no more! A few years ago, I spent a summer in Guatemala, learning Spanish in Xela, exploring the beautiful Antigua, hiking up volcanoes and lazing around in the villages of Lake Atitlan. This Guatemala itinerary will show you the best ruins, lakes, volcanoes, cities and markets […]
09
Sep
Sep
I seem to start every blog post I write about Byron Bay by mentioning how I lived in a tent there for five months, so if this is your first time here, hi my name’s Claire and I lived in a tent in Byron Bay for five months. Now that’s out the way, I thought […]
02
Sep
Sep
Tucked away from the rest of Vietnam’s tourist trail, up some steep mountains and completely unlike the rest of Vietnam climatically is the beautiful Sapa area. Trekking in Sapa is something that features on many traveller’s Vietnam bucket lists, but still not everybody heads up this far. But it’s well worth the side trip from […]
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Aug
Aug
I don’t think it’s any secret how much I love Byron Bay. The place changed my life, it was exactly what I needed at that point of my journey, and it put me in great stead for everything to come. I always recommend people visiting Byron Bay to stay as long as possible – although […]
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Aug
Aug
I’ve got a love-hate relationship with Bali. On one hand, it’s a beautiful island with amazing scenery, lovely locals and an intriguing Hindu culture. On the other, it’s suffocatingly touristy, can feel very inauthentic and has some real problems that are arguably worsened by mass tourism. Bali has spectacular sunsets and gorgeous views, but it […]
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Aug
Aug
China: it’s a country of legend and enigma, brimming with possibly the most dynamic history of any country in the world. It only opened up to outside tourism in the late 1970s, and to this day still sees relatively few international tourists when compared to other Asian countries. So where are the top 20 places to […]