Tag: travelblog
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Gozo
Here is your ultimate Gozo Travel Guide, introducing the top 7 things to do in Gozo, Malta. From Marsalforn Salt Pans to Ta Pinu Basilica, this guide has got your trip to Gozo covered.
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Ipoh
The History of Concubine Lane in Ipoh October 2022 Known mostly by travellers as the gateway to the Cameron Highlands, the British Colonial city of Ipoh is also known for it’s street art and street food. Ipoh is the capital city of Malaysia’s Perak state, lying 200km North of Kuala Lumpur. In 2010, it was…
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Langkawi
Langkawi October 2022 Situated 30km off the north-west coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea. Adjacent to the Thai border, this duty-free island boasts white sand beaches, lush green mountains and limestone cliffs. We arrived in Langkawi with no solid plan on how long to stay, but had…
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From Kandy to Ella
From Kandy to Ella by train January 2023 From Kandy to Ella, 7-hours I shall never forget. Tropical heat and suffocating air filled with an amalgamation of smells and plethora of nationalities, ages, shapes and sizes, consumed the 7-hour journey from Kandy to Ella by train. Jam-packed like sardines, hundreds boarded the train at Kandy…
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Georgetown, Penang
Georgetown, Penang October 2022 Situated in the North West of Malaysia is Georgetown, the capital of Penang state. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, be sure to add it to your Malaysian itinerary. From the Cameron Highlands, the journey to Georgetown is a 2-3 hour bus, followed by a short 30-minute ferry.…
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Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur September 2022 The federal territory of Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia’s fastest growing cities, with easy connections to the rest of Asia and the world. Boasting an unbeatable skyline with towering skyscrapers including the Petronas Twin Towers, alongside lush green escapes, multi-coloured temples and bustling food markets – Kuala Lumpur is a…
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An expat in Hanoi
An expat in Hanoi August 2019 – January 2020 First things first, you’re not alone! There are a lot of expats in Hanoi, which is always nice to know. However seeing as it is such a huge city, you can more often than not feel like you’re the only one. The majority of expats tend…
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My Top 7 Travel Apps
My Top 7 Travel Apps Over the many months I have now spent travelling, one thing I learnt soon enough was that there are some apps you simply cannot live without. In todays ever-growing virtual world, apps are something you need to be clued up on when entering the big wide world… Below I have…
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UmPhafa – Volunteering in South Africa
A dream of mine has forever been to visit Africa and go on safari. Little did I know one day I would live and work amongst it all. During September/October 2018, I took a trip to South Africa to work on a conservation project in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Umphafa is a private nature reserve based in…
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Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy July 2016 Oh Venice – ranked one of the most beautiful cities in the world multiple times, and there’s no questioning as to why! Famous for its canals, the recent news about the floods in Venice, and previous headlines about how the city is “sinking.” As the sea level’s rise and the architecture…
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