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The Travelettes guide to Venice on a budget

August 30, 2017

Cities, Guide F, SPONSORED CONTENT, Travel Tips, Venice

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Freelancing for quite a few years now I am used to my income having the mood swings sometimes. And I mostly don’t mind it - quite the opposite actually. I can happily hang out at a fancy hotel's pool bar, while still loving a tiny tent in the woods. I go far and I stay close, I wear silky dresses and dirty, old sneakers, eat at really nice restaurants, but[...]

How to pack in 30-minutes flat

March 14, 2017

Sophie

A beginner's guide to La Paz, Mexico

February 25, 2017

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Beaches, Guide, Mexico

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I recently found myself on the Baja Peninsula, in La Paz, Mexico with a few days to kill before a camping trip on nearby Isla Espiritu Santo. I was pleasantly surprised by this sleepy city by the sea, and after visiting Cabo San Lucas later in the trip, I decided La Paz was much more my speed! I found Cabo to be very Americanized, with lots of drunken Gringo[...]

A quick guide to island hopping in the Philippines

February 24, 2017

Sophie

Beaches, Guide F, The Philippines, Travelettes Guide

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A chilly and windswept winter always has us dreaming of far-off exotic destinations, where white sands and palm trees provide the most perfect backdrops. And boy, do I have a lovely place to share with you! Have you ever considered the Philippines for your next trip? If not, have a glance through this quick guide to island hopping in the Philippines and see [...]

10 things you should know before a trip to Australia

January 31, 2017

Sophie

Australia, Travel Tips

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Even if you haven't been, you probably think that you've got a good idea of Australia. Whether it's prawns on the Barbie, "G'day mate", sun-bleached surfers or sun hats with dangling corks, everyone's pretty familiar with the Aussies. But these stereotypes don't really scratch the surface of what a natural beauty this country is, nor the depth of culture. [...]

Couples Who Travel and Blog: Darren & Shelley

December 4, 2016

Elisa

Inspiration, Personal Stories

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As you know, we have started introducing you to our favorite traveling couples and decided to make this a series. Next up in our spotlight are Shelley and Darren of the blog “Finding Beyond”: a thirty-something travel obsessed couple from London. Shelley and Darren: Traveling beyond expectations Darren and Shelley’s traveling adventure started more tha[...]

Here's why you should visit Nicaragua NOW

October 18, 2016

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Inspiration, Nicaragua, Off the beaten track

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You need to visit Nicaragua and you need to do it now. We've all heard the hype about Costa Rica, it's the world's new favorite tourist destination in Central America. I was there four years ago, before it became this booming tourist hotspot. Now, people are flocking there for outdoors adventures, beautiful jungles and beaches, and a taste of life in Central[...]

The Life-Changing Magic of Madagascar

October 16, 2016

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Inspiration, Madagascar, Off the beaten track, Wanderlust F

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Madagascar sounds so incredibly remote, wild and exotic that all I could do when my friends mentioned the idea of going was say yes and think about what that meant afterwards. Madagascar was the place where most of my friends had always wanted to go, but hadn't made it just yet. To be honest, I didn't know much about it. I was only craving some reboot-ti[...]

I dare you to do this in Panama

September 24, 2016

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Off the beaten track, Panama

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After you’ve done the Panama City Tour classics like visit the Panama Canal, walking around in Casco Viejo, and learning about the country’s history at the Biodiversity Museum, I dare you to take a little detour and get out of your comfort zone by doing the things on this list. You’re bound to have a great time! 1. Lunch on the Caribbean, Sunset on t[...]

10 Instagrammers that will make you want to Road Trip

September 19, 2016

Sophie

Inspiration, Photography, Road Trips

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Summer is slowly slipping away, ladies, and if you're looking for a fun and easy way to seize the last of the sun, then look no further than a road trip. Nothing quite beats loading up your car with everything you need for a week or so, planning your journey, getting lost, camping en route and stopping off at random spots along the way. With the sun flooding[...]