Travelettes

A Lesson in Dorm Sex Etiquette

May 22, 2019

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We’ve all been there, right? It’s 3.00am, and that pretentious fool with the guitar and dreadlocks is looking like a pretty great idea from across the beer pong table. We’re only animals, after all. A hot topic of debate amongst the backpackers of the world: is it okay to have sex with someone in shared a dorm room? And how, if possible, does one even[...]

Let's Cueca! The Fondas of Chile's Independence Day

October 17, 2017

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Cities, Off the beaten track, Santiago

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Pamela shakes my shoulders in rhythm and looks down at my awkward hips as I fail to move them as freely as hers. "Relax," she says in floaty Spanish. Her black dress flows against the red lights and her waist length hair sways from side to side as she shuffles her feet and dances the Cueca. She's the classic South American beauty, with swaying hips and olive[...]

3 weeks, 8 Maldives islands and one favorite

September 7, 2017

Katja

Beaches, Favs F, Maldives

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Three weeks in the Maldives was enough info to make any jaw drop, especially once I told people that I would not only visit one but eight different islands. The next question on everybody's mind always was which one was my favorite so naturally I weighed the pros and cons at every new resort to evaluate just what was my favorite place of the bunch. And that [...]

8 Alternative Things to Do in Amsterdam

October 10, 2016

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Amsterdam, Cities, Guide

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As fall descends on us and we wave forlornly at the departing summer sun, one way to keep spirits up is to plan a few city breaks in our favourite European cities. Jet off to Amsterdam for a plethora of fun at your fingertips! The city of canals and bicycles will capture your heart and have you yearning to pack your bags for a permanent Dutch adventure - it'[...]

The Unforgettable Experience of NYE in Edinburgh

January 13, 2016

Kathi

Cities, Edinburgh, Festivals, Scotland

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If you have ever dreaded the notion of celebrating New Year's Eve surrounded by a crowd of complete strangers, standing outside in the freezing cold, waiting for the magical countdown to come and pass, so you can finally get to the most important point of the show - the fireworks - Welcome to the Club! No other annual festivity attracts as much frenzy and[...]

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

October 31, 2014

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Bestival Festival: Glitter, Fancy Dress & Hugs

September 16, 2014

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England, Festivals

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Walking into Bestival, a four-day music festival on the Isle of Wight, for the first time felt reminiscent of walking into my very first big-girl sleepover. I remember the sheer excitement of having a whole night of lax parental supervision that would be filled with eating too much ice-cream, playing truth or dare and talking to that cute boy. It was this[...]

Travelettes do Croatia: The Video

August 20, 2014

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Croatia, Islands

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What is it about certain holidays that draws us closer? Why do the bonds we create when we’re away from home feel so much stronger, so much quicker? How can just a few days make a group of strangers feel like they’ve known each other for years? It’s the good times. Exploring and finding treasures. Jumping into crystal clear water. Dancing till we drop. Ph[...]

Travelettes Guide to Sailing in Croatia

August 18, 2014

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Islands, Travelettes Guide

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Before you go sailing in Croatia, you need to ask yourself one thing: How much do you love the colour blue? You see I thought I loved the colour blue, but I had no idea how much until last week when four other Travelettes and I met up to sail to the islands on the country's Dalmatian coast. I dare say you would have the same realisation should you find yo[...]

UK Festivals: More than just the music

July 2, 2014

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Festivals, United Kingdom

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The iconic Glastonbury festival kicked off on the weekend and all who couldn’t (or forgot!) to get a ticket wept in their bed and cursed all the happy festival-goers. I for one gave the finger to all the happy instagram shots and tweets about the festivities... #IdontCareButAmLying... But don’t despair as Glastonbury is merely kicking off the UK’s awesome fe[...]

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