Travelling between Portugal’s two largest cities, Porto and Lisbon, couldn’t be easier. These coastal metropolitans are located about 300 kilometres apart, and both promise unique charms from beautiful architecture to tasty foods and wine. If you want to swap the expensive airfare and airport hassle, for a scenic journey through Portugal, then this guide is […]
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Portugal is a grape lovers paradise where you can find medieval castles on majestic cliffs and white powdered sands next to bustling cities. As one of the oldest nations in Europe, Portugal famous for glorious weather, rich history, bustling cities and exquisite cuisine. However, an especially wide variety of grapes has created another attraction for
Liverpool is a vibrant city in NW England, known for its rich history, world-class music scene, iconic football clubs and impressive waterfront. With its compact size, friendly atmosphere, and range of things to do, Liverpool is the perfect weekend escape. During the years of the big-C, I used the opportunity of international travel restrictions to
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Holbox is a not-so-secret island located in the Mexican state Quintana Roo, just off the Yucatan Peninsula Coast. This hidden gem is the perfect place to spend a few days soaking up the turquoise waters, pristine beaches, delectable tacos and bohemian island life. During my month in Mexico, I met other backpackers who spoke so
Lisbon is one of the most vibrant and charismatic capital cities in Europe. Famous for its impressive architecture, traditional Fado music, buzzing nightlife, fresh cuisine and welcoming locals, Lisbon has it all! As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Lisbon has rich and fascinating history on every corner. Plus, with its glorious year-round weather,
Vietnam’s tropical monsoon climate brings diverse weather patterns across its three main regions, making the best travel time dependent on your destinations and activities. If you’re planning a multi-regional trip, be prepared for a mix of conditions. While there’s no “wrong” time to visit Vietnam, understanding seasonal patterns helps in planning around the region’s wet,
After an incredible 10 days in North Vietnam, it was time to start my journey down the country to Hue. My travel options included flying from Hanoi, or taking a sleeper bus or train from Ninh Binh. After much debate, I decided on the sleeper train. As I was in Tam Coc, this seemed to
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Vietnam is one of the most incredible countries I’ve had the opportunity to visit. I was lucky to spend a month there, travelling from North to South, back in 2019. In the lead up to my trip, I applied for an e-Visa 6 days before my flight and it wasn’t processed in time. Forcing me
Tram 28 has become one of the most iconic things to see whilst spending time in Lisbon. With the infamous yellow trains rolling through the steep hills and narrow lanes of the Portuguese capital, there’s no better way to see what this incredible city has to offer. The journey will take you along a stunning
Antigua is a UNESCO world heritage site in Guatemala, famous for its Spanish Baroque-infrastructure, ruins, cobblestoned streets and volcanoes. Antigua was the highlight of my time in Guatemala and was one of my favourite places throughout my time in Central America. With an abundance of things to do, great nightlife and an easy-to-navigate city, Antigua
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