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Known for its massive sand dunes that are amongst the largest in the Americas, Huacachina has become a must-visit place in Peru in recent times. Not only can we enjoy this oasis town and visit the nearby Pisco wineries, those after a true adrenaline rush can also head on a memorable Sandboarding experience too – […]
One of the famed new seven wonders of the world, there’s a lot more to Machu Picchu than what first meets the eye. Whilst this ancient archaeological site contains important history and helps us to better understand the Inca civilization, there are many other secrets nearby that are worth exploring if you know how and […]
JR passes used to be the obvious go-to option for anyone planning an extensive trip around Japan. For travellers looking to visit much of the country and a number of different cities, it was possible to make huge savings when compared to buying single tickets all the time. As of 2024 however, the picture is […]
India is a country that thrills, surprises and sometimes shocks visitors on a daily basis and that is all part of its charm and why people visit it. The big cities like Mumbai and Delhi are frenetic, manic urban jungles. However there is one place that travellers in India speak of above all others as […]
A guest post by Ronnie Charrier & Phoebe Blyth. Read on for their guide to the types of people you meet in hostels. Hostels are strange places, where travellers from all walks of life (generally those at the lower end of the economic scale) congregate to drink cheap local poison, cook on the dodgy stove, […]
Romania is the largest country in Southeastern Europe with a very rich and diverse geographic landscape. Going from the 2,500m high Carpathian Mountains to the Danube Delta, there are thirteen national parks and protected areas full of wildlife and rare vegetation. Despite all this, the country is not a popular hiking destination – which can […]
Salta is something of an outpost. It’s seven hours by bus from the Bolivian and Chilean borders, even further from Paraguay and almost 1500 km from the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Despite its isolated location, there is quite a lot going on and if like many travellers in Salta you have just arrived from one […]
Tallinn is the small but enchanting capital of the Baltic nation of Estonia. It lies directly on the Baltic Sea coastline, only around 80 km south of Helsinki on the other side of the water which endures a big freeze during the winter months. Travellers in the region, generally pass through the Estonian capital at […]
Often referred to as the “city that never sleeps”, there’s not really a bad time to visit New York with an action-packed calendar that will leave you with plenty of options for things to do whenever you come. However the nature of your trip will depend greatly on when you come with some significant seasonal […]
Niagara Falls is one of the world’s best known and most visited natural wonders, featuring on many a travel bucket list. Situated right on the border between the United States and Canada, it can be visited easily from either side. Below, we’ll look at all the key things to know about visiting Niagara Falls on […]
