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A magical family escape in the mountains of Salzburger Land in Austria

08/26/2020

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I have an undeniable love for Austria and the Alps. For the longest time I identified as a beach kind of gal but every single time I travel to the mountains I feel it - this sense of freedom and a certain closeness to nature. So now, when someone asks me if I prefer mountains or beach - I can't pick one over another, both are an absolute guarantor for a grea[...]

TAXI: My Least Favourite Method of Transportation

08/26/2020

Jodie

Cities, city travel

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Ah, the humble taxi. King of the road; saviour of heeled-feet and eternal cause of digress and unease. Nothing grinds my gears more than taxis. They are by far the worst form of transport and often an ongoing source of distress when visiting foreign lands. And the worst of them - airport taxis! No doubt on many an early morning you have stepped she[...]

5 reasons you should consider a staycation in the North East of England.

08/19/2020

Amy

England, Off the beaten track

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The North East of England seems to many people an unlikely place to head for a weekend or a short staycation, people often dismiss the idea and opt for somewhere sunnier and further down south. However, what people don't realise is there are so many things that make the North East the perfect place for that getaway. 1. The People The North East of Engl[...]

This Travel-Themed Mall Takes Visitors on a Real Journey

07/21/2020

Jodie

Bangkok, Cities, Places, Shopping

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Asia's vast shopping malls have become somewhat iconic in the modern-day. From the dinky hidden plazas of Hong Kong to the sprawling luxury malls of Singapore. Maybe shopping isn't a top priority for you on a trip - but there are certain cities where I think you'd be missing out on a real slice of culture by not indulging. Bangkok has to be one of them. [...]

Inspire Productivity by the Sea in Southern Morocco

07/06/2020

Jodie

Agadir, Beaches, Inspiration, Marrakesh, Work & Travel

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SunDesk Coworking/Coliving in Taghazout Word travels fast in the digital nomad community. Although still a fledgeling culture, tips on new hot spots make their way along the digital grapevine at record speed. And, as such, it didn't take long for me to hear about SunDesk - a co-working/coliving concept based in the cutesy little surfer town of Taghazout i[...]

Why an upcoming quiet season in Iceland is the best thing you could wish for

06/17/2020

Eleni

Iceland, Off the beaten track, Travel Tips

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Places like Hawaii have black sand beaches and active volcanoes. New Zealand has accessible glacier. Greenland has mighty icebergs. The US have gorges. Canada has enormous waterfalls. Finland has the northern lights. Scotland has puffins. Russia has reindeer. But onlyÂ Iceland has all of these things combined. Couple it with the warming effect of the gul[...]

5 Offbeat Instagram Accounts to Follow

05/18/2020

Jodie

At Home, Inspiration, tips

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While I enjoy a sepia-toned beach or clinking cocktails gif as much as the next person, sometimes I can't help but feel a little jaded by The Gram. It's beautiful - really it is - a lot of it anyway. But, as I was supposed was unavoidable, Instagram has become somewhat of an enemy to itself. We see the sick pic, we want to go, we get there are realise th[...]

DIY immunity boosters you can make at home

05/11/2020

Eleni

At Home, Inspiration, tips

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Drink extra vitamin C tablets. Eats lots of fruit and vegetables. Exercise. Stay connected with people, even virtually. These are some popular suggestions I have been hearing from people on how to stay healthy during the lockdown but of course, all of them apply also to non-coronavirus days. Alas, these are the situations we are faced with. [...]

Ideas and Tips for The Perfect Staycation

05/10/2020

Tamara

At Home, Inspiration, Travel Tips

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Staycations - otherwise known as 'holistays' are what most of us will be doing more of in light of recent events. And yes, I hear you - I'm sure you're pretty over being at home right now. But these staycation ideas will make you feel like you haven't spent the weekend near home at all. Staycations are the perfect excuse to do something fun at home or be [...]

Tips on working from home from people who are already doing it

04/21/2020

Eleni

At Home, Guide

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It's everyone's new reality. Working from home. Well, almost everyone yet as the weeks go by and more businesses temporarily close due to the coronavirus outbreak, more people will have to set up a mini home office. Living, sleeping and working in the same space while on lockdown with close to zero social interactions can be rather daunting if you don't g[...]

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