Long term solo travel on a budget.
The Great Wall of China has to be one of the most famous landmarks in the world. I've never met someone who hasn't heard of it, and most people dream of seeing it in person one day. Nothing can prepare you for such an incredible sight, no matter which section you visit. But wouldn't it …
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Like all good things, travelling has to come to an end. It’s sad to say goodbye to the people and the experiences, but it’s also nice to head home too. Everyone looks forward to the prospect of seeing friends and family for the first time in six months. Who knows, it may even gloss over …
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I was pretty nervous about arriving in China... there are few places so utterly different from England, and from most countries I've visited! The language, the culture, the food, everything about it would be a brand new challenge to me. But I love a good challenge.
For some people a trip to Australia is a multi-month adventure, giving them the time to explore all of this wonderful country’s different offerings. However, that isn’t always the case for every tourist and for those of you making your way down under with only short time to spend in each region, here is a …
Gorkhi Terelj National Park is considered one of the most beautiful parts of Mongolia and it's only a short 55km drive from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.
After an incredible week exploring Central Mongolia in the sun and snow, it was time to head south to visit the famous Gobi Desert. If you're expecting nothing but endless sand dunes you'll be disappointed, but once you realise how much this vast and almost completely deserted part of the country has to offer you'll …
While Mongolia is famous for the vast Gobi Desert, it's not all there is to see by a long shot. Picture endless steppe, rolling hills, lakes and rivers, dotted with herds of wild horses and ger camps. It's beautiful, dramatic and deserted. I joined a 15 day tour from Ulaanbaatar through Golden Gobi for $535 …
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