Travelettes

10 alternative things to do in Melbourne

07/08/2016

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Melbourne is always on my mind, especially when life in the UK gets a bit tough. I recall the sunshine, the happy memories, the friends and the fun alternative things to do in Melbourne that donâ€™t exist over here on this cold island, which is getting colder by the day after this recent referendum. With the fear of Brexit instilled in my tired British he[...]

Could this be the Number One Summer Accessory?

05/03/2016

Katja

Fashion, Favs F, Must Have's, Shopping, SPONSORED CONTENT

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It's the same problem each summer. I have nothing to wear, I need an entirely new wardrobe and an essential part of that is the perfect pair of sunglasses. With a whole 3 seasonsÂ in between I can't get myself to muster up the same level of excitement for the stuff I wore the previous year and so I often spend a considerable amount of time in the first part [...]

Why Valencia Should Be Your New Favourite European City

02/27/2016

Caroline

Beaches, Cities, Favs F, Valencia

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Maybe it was because I had so few expectations or little time to think about it, but Valencia won my heart by storm. The Spanish seaside town literally had everything I could have wished for: parks, great cafes to work and read in, passionate artists who are up for talking to strangers (me), a lively street life, awesome food - and a chill atmosphere. There'[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calender - Day 5: Folkdays

12/05/2015

Katja

Must Have's, Shopping

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Congratulation EllaÂ for winning yesterday's 2 days at the beautiful Strandhaus Spreewald! And now, on to Door 5... From the moment we first heard about the label Folkdays, we knew we had met one of our new favorite brands. Not only do they have a wonderful collection, full of simple elegance and timeless character, they make it their core to find sustain[...]

Travelettes Christmas Calendar - Day 3: Prints of Wanderlust

12/03/2015

Katja

Must Have's, Shopping

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Congratulations TaraÂ on winning yesterday's amazing Tinggly giveaway - we'd love to hear what you will do! It's Day 3 of the calendar and the gifts keep coming. Staying home for the holidays? Every travelette knows that the best wayÂ to add a little adventure to your favorite chill spot is with some awesome travel-inspired home decor. And she also kn[...]

The Best Shoes for Winter Travel (and How to Keep Warm Feet)

11/21/2015

Kathi

Favs F, Must Have's, Shopping, Travel Prep

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Travelling in winter - whether with carry-on or a massive backpackÂ - can be quite tricky to pack for. Who wants to freeze when they have a couple of days packed with action and highlights ahead of them? Of course aÂ warm winter coat and matching hat and gloves can do a lot to save the day even if you buy them spontaneously, but the point at which everything[...]

10 Amazing Places to Shop Christmas Gifts

11/16/2015

guest

Favs F, Places, Shopping, Top 10

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The holidays are just around the corner. And while that certainly signals the time for bundling up in oversized sweaters and sipping warm beverages, it also means the season of giving is upon us! Weâ€™ve been your go-to guide for gifts before and this year weâ€™ve rounded up 10 of the most awesome places to shop all things Christmas in Europe. Shopping fo[...]

The Travelettes Guide to Quito

11/15/2015

Kathi

Cities, Guide F, Quito, Travelettes Guide

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When in doubt about where to begin when travelling South America, always go for the underdog. Quito might not be as famous for nightlife and music as Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires; it is not as well-known a UNESCO Heritage Site as Cusco in the Peruvian Andes or as infamous among beach-lovers like Cartagena. It is an underdog, yes, but it was also selected a[...]

10 Traveletty Island Essentials

10/13/2015

Annika

Favs F, Shopping, Top 10, Travel Prep

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Whether your choice of entertainment is The Blue Lagoon, Survivor or a good old travel classic like The Beach, we have all dreamed of being stranded on a deserted island at one point or another, with or without Leo. Sometimes dreams come true and a modern day castaway is faced with the eternal question of what to take to a deserted island. While some of us [...]

The evolution of backpacking in heels

09/21/2015

Katja

Favs F, Must Have's, Shopping

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I first started backpacking at age 22. That was also the first time that I went traveling with an actual backpack. I must say - I felt pretty cool. I was now "one of them". Giving in to peer pressure (that didn't actually exist, I just pretended it did) my travel wardrobe suddenly consisted of loose cotton wrap pants (Thai fisherman style) and white rip shir[...]

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