Nestled between Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy, Slovenia is Europe’s greenest and most peaceful secret, starting to slowly emerge from its forests and lush fields. Word of its beauty is quickly starting to spread: I’m not surprised. Slovenia is an adventurer’s playground and for those seeker peaceful, reflective moments – an absolute dream.
I’m sitting on a trusty tree trunk with ten other festival campers; my feet gently sinking into the soil beneath me. I’m holding a cup of fresh beer in my right hand, whilst my left gently taps on my thigh in time with the flowing rhythm of the guitar. Dum dum dum-dum dum…
Sometimes an adventurous solo female traveller just needs a full-on nature getaway in the middle of paradise and tranquillity, with lashings of luxury spread all over it…and let’s face it, a glass of wine on top. No matter how much I rough it up mountains or whizz through dirt on my bike, I’m realising that this girl has a limit – and is crying out for some serious TLC.
‘Look! Look over there!’ shouts Cat. ‘It’s right there!’ She’s got her eye on the prize for sure. Her finger is frantically pointing forwards and stabbing at the swaying horizon ahead. My eyes are rolling around in all directions. ‘Where is it?!’ I shout. Clasping the rail, stretching onto my tippy toes, my eyes rapidly scan Saguenay-St. Lawrence’s vast waters in Quebec, Canada. I follow her finger and squint. I had my eyes lasered surely for this very moment!
I have materialised from one month of living, mingling, drinking and curiously asking those questions you ‘shouldn’t do’ to locals in Skopje (скопје), the capital of North Macedonia. My plan, one week before I left to visit North Macedonia (landlocked between Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece) was to explore all of it. Yet on the flight over from London, I was so burnt out from travelling that I just decided to stay put in Skopje for my North Macedonia trip. It was an awesome decision.
‘Come visit Liverpool’ said my mate Tim. ‘There’s so many things to do in Liverpool city’. I conjured up dreamy images of riding The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Bus, sipping coffee with hipster Liverpudlian artists, sailing along the River Mersey; all whilst listening to the locals’ accent (my word, their accent is so good!)
It has links with seven world heritage sites. It boasts the biggest coral reef system on the planet. And, its coastal region extends for almost 7,000km! We are, of course, talking about Queensland, Australia. If you haven’t ticked this Australian state off your travel bucket list yet, it’s time to discover Queensland like a pro! I will be heading there in August, and in true travel blogger fashion, I asked travel experts for their top places in Queensland to stop at.
Wondering what language is spoken in Cambodia? The Cambodia official language is Khmer and with some effort, you’ll be leaving this page with 10 essential Cambodian phrases in your pocket!
Traveling solo in Japan is just so much fun! It is a very safe place to be and with so many opportunities to learn about the culture, get lost in futuristic cities, seek refuge in zen gardens, treat yourself to amazing food, and maybe even spot a Geisha, Japan has so much to offer! It truly is a trip of a lifetime. For all the solo ladies out there, here’s my top kickass Japan guide travel tips, for the ultimate Japan trip.
You’ve landed in Malaga in Spain and had an absolute blast drinking the wine, eating all that ham, soaking up the art and culture and getting lost in the nooks and crannies of all the different narrow streets (check out my one day in Malaga guide here!). Yet you’re now ready to venture out and truly explore the Costa Del Sol. Huzzah! Get your adventure outfit on, because you’re going to discover some real gems that you most likely haven’t even heard of. And trust me…they are spectacular! Here’s 3 adventure day trips from Malaga guaranteed to make your day!