Nothing heralds the start of the festive season like the yuletide markets. A highlight of the holiday season is planning a trip to visit a European Christmas market, of which there are hundreds to choose from. All around the continent you can find chalets and stalls selling everything from decorations to delicious food. But which …
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Driving the Amalfi Coast
I absolutely love Italy. The culture, food, places and people always make visiting this country special, and with so many beautiful destinations you really can keep returning and always see somewhere new. The Amalfi coast is undoubtedly one of the most stunning parts of Italy. Stretching from Naples and hugging the coast around to Salerno, …
How To Spend a Perfect Day in Camden, London
It’s time for some rock and roll, and there’s no better place to feel the energy and bohemian vibes than Camden Town located in north London. With thumping music, bustling markets and sizzling street food, Camden draws people from all walks of life – goths, punks and tourists alike – with its eccentric charms and …
The Inca Trail or the Lares Trek?
Whilst the classic Inca Trail adorns the pages of many travel companies’ brochures, the Lares trek to Machu Picchu is undoubtedly a hidden gem and a real discovery. Numbers on the classic Inca Trail have been limited by the Peruvian government because the trail could not sustain the sheer volume of trekkers and the ensuing …
How to Avoid the Crowds at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
As the sky lightens, you squint in an attempt to discern the outline of Angkor Wat on the horizon. This is it. This is the moment you flew across the world for. This is the moment all the travel brochures tell you is ‘once in a lifetime’. And then, just as the sun finally pops …
Best Group Tour Companies for Backpackers
Are you looking to go backpacking or explore the world but don’t want to go solo and also not keen to jump on a sightseeing bus with 50+ other people? Check out my guide to the top rated travel operators who offer highly rated small group tours around the world. You can choose between so …






