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El Nido is where it’s at when it comes to beautiful white beaches, stunning rock formations, island hopping adventures and all those pictures of paradise at the forefront of your mind right now. Want to know how to travel to El Nido in the first place though? Here’s how!
I’m broke. I’m actually broke. I’m serious. All that money I saved up ($13,000) in one year whilst Teaching English Abroad in China has bit the dust. I’ve motorbiked across and survived torrential storms in Taiwan, got inked by a monk in Thailand, travelled solo in Bangladesh, studied Jiu Jitsu in China, explored the depths of Scotland and Ireland and just completed a 10,000 mile car journey from the UK to Russia in an old banger with four other women on the Mongol Rally! Now that’s where all that money went!
You want to travel for as long as possible right? Struggling with a lack of funds though? No problem! You can definitely travel on a budget and keep your small pennies going and going. Grab your notebook and get ready. Here are 10 ways to Travel On A Budget Forever and Ever! Onwards budding adventurer!
'Take a deep breath in...really deep...go on, suck that air right up'. From the bottom of my belly I sharply inhaled the atmosphere deep into my lungs. 'Don't let that air go!' My fingers tightly held the icy, swirling nectar before me with anticipation. 'OK now gulp it down. No sipping. Take a big swig!'
Whilst some visitors to Edinburgh are gawping at the glistening presence of the Scottish Crown Jewels in Edinburgh Castle, here I am in the ultimate Collection of the The Scotch Whisky Experience, overwhelmed with the fact that I’ve just hit the Disneyland of alcohol. ‘Get me to the Whiskey Tasting Bar immediately’!
Pop-up fancy treasures consisting of striking asymmetrical patterns, bold solid colours, splashes of fantastical paint, weird and wonderful imagery and establishments serving the tastiest nibbles and most creative cocktails. Welcome to the mish-mash of Shoreditch London with the best street art, Bangladeshi curry, hidden bars, funky vintage markets and creative street art!
How can you travel safely as a woman? I wish I could say that women are treated equally when they are travelling solo but it’s unfortunately not always true. Most importantly of all though, do not give into fear. Recent world events are starting to rock traveller’s foundations but in true British fashion my dears: Keep Calm And Carry On.
Oh hi there adventurer! Fancy yourself some things to do in Edinburgh? Whether you want to delve into Edinburgh’s fascinating gory past, stride up extinct volcanoes, get giddy on whisky, run around Harry Potter graveyards or just have a nice cup of tea, Teacake’s got you covered.
The Scotland Highlands are a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Their exterior radiates a mysterious yet soothing jaw-dropping beauty, guaranteed to disorientate your senses for all the right reasons, without you even having to touch a drop of their infamous whisky. Alas, simmering under the fairytale castles, snow-capped mountains, glorious tartan and The Pretenders lies a bloodthirsty, relentless, full-on murderous past. I went for 3 days with Haggis Adventures and uncovered all the stunning and gory bits rolled into one!
You’re heading to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and want somewhere to stay but not just any old place right? Looking for a hostel which is super clean, calm, trendy and full of creature comforts? Whether you’re travelling solo or with your partner and friends, Paper Plane Kuala Lumpur Hostel might just be the one for you!
There’s so many of the best vacation spots in the world to pick from! I starting dreaming of all the places I can visit after the Mongol Rally and who better to get ideas from than my best travel buddy experts! Here’s the destinations they’re dying to get to for the first time or once again! Find out what their best vacation spots in the world are and take your pick!
This week’s Wander Woman is Tess, talking about her amazing solo adventures in Namibia Africa! She touches my heart for wanting to travel to become a better person all-round. I’m all for that! Let’s see what she’s been up to!
