Travelettes

A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part Duas)

12/02/2019

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How to get a visa in Portugalâ€¦ Part Duas (2) As I typed the words â€œhow to get a visaâ€ I had to laugh at how straightforward the title sounds, and how opposite the actual process is. But here we are. Weâ€™ve arrived at part two of my journey towards a legal life in Europe. Portugal is my chosen destination, and a freelancerâ€™s visa is my golden ticket[...]

5 Helpful Travel Sites You Should Totally Bookmark

10/26/2019

Jodie

Inspiration, Top 10, Travel Tips

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The travel market is, undoubtedly, wildly saturated; modern booking sites serve us everything from package holidays to Corfu with ya nan to mind-boggling flight routes that guarantee the lowest fare. With monolith sites like Booking.com, Airbnb and Skyscanner, travel booking has never been more accessible - but with convenience comes apathy, and it's easy to[...]

How to avoid travel disasters

10/16/2019

Maria

Travel Tips

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For the most part, traveling is an exciting, fun adventure; an opportunity to explore new cultures, visit incredible monuments and try new things. But sometimes even the most seasoned travelers encounter hiccups when abroad. As best as we try to be prepared and diligent, there is always a small chance of a travel tragedy. Some of these, like a nature disa[...]

Thai 7/11: a tale of bittersweet love

08/27/2019

Jodie

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Personal Stories, Travel Tips

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"Bing-bong" the ubiquitous announcement of arrival that rings aloud with an unapologetic shrill tone. Shortly followed by a crisp, calm blast of faux-alpine air, peppered with the lingering scent of 1000 cheese and ham toasties. Sweet salvation. And a welcome respite from the midday heat. An oasis of tranquillity can be found amongst these dinky packe[...]

How To Pack Like A Minimalist

08/22/2019

Tamara

Travel Prep, Travel Tips

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Travelling with only a few possessions for prolonged periods of time has permanently changed my outlook on what it is to live (and travel) in a largely materialistic world. I've discovered that actually, you really don't need many things to live happily and comfortably. Though one of the smaller, and more practical lessons I've learnt from traversing [...]

How to spend 24 hours in London

08/14/2019

Maria

Cities, Must do's, Travel Prep, Travel Tips

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The first time I visited London was on a stop-over from Australia to Rome and I had a measly 24 hours to explore the city. My quick stay consisted of frantically moving from one tourist attraction to the next in an attempt to jam as much into my one day in London as I possibly could. I left feeling overwhelmed and deflated, crushed by the hectic pulse of the[...]

5 Offbeat British Festivals to Catch this Summer

08/09/2019

Jodie

Festivals, Travel Tips, United Kingdom

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Ah, the British summertime! When wobbly bits and sunburnt noses adorn every grassy knoll and poorly-laid beach towel, and it's finally acceptable once again to eat ice cream for breakfast. Although if we're thinking of a super traditional British summer, it's probably raining. But no less, festival season is upon us. But I don't mean Glasto, or Edinburgh[...]

What first-time travelers to Iceland should know

08/05/2019

Eleni

Iceland, Travel Tips

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Itâ€™s an ever trending destination and a quick Instagram search will show you why there has been a real fascination with Iceland in the last few years. Itâ€™s the smooth glaciers and bursting geysers, the waterfalls with the long names nobody can pronounce, the famous blue lagoon and of course, the Northern Lights. Witnessing Icelandâ€™s vast nature is l[...]

A weekend in Boston

07/15/2019

Maria

Boston, Cities, Inspiration, Travel Tips

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Boston is a city of firsts â€“ itâ€™s home to the first public library, the first institution of higher education, the first subway system and the first marathon was run in Boston. It was also in Boston that Alexander Bell invented the first ever telephone. Because of this, the city is steeped in history and has a rich heritage which surpasses that of many o[...]

5 simple ways to reduce your plastic use whilst traveling

07/14/2019

Gemma

Travel Tips

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It was when I was living out in the Middle East that I really got to thinking about my plastic use. Iâ€™ve not always been conscious of it. Over the past couple of years, with the help of the media focus on plastic use, I have become extremely aware of how much I use and the impact on our environment. The reason I got to thinking about it when I was l[...]