Long term solo travel on a budget.
There is a lot to love about North Wales. This is an area that is packed with historic sites and beautiful scenery. The culture is impressive, and there is so much to see and do. It is definitely one of the best undiscovered holiday destinations in the UK. So, next time you plan a trip... Continue Reading →
Some of you are lucky enough to enjoy the wonders of travelling during a difficult 2020. For a lot of us, dreams of travel destinations are just that; dreams. We have to wait until things have calmed down before setting off on our travels. That doesn't mean you can't travel locally, so there are still... Continue Reading →
When we head on our holidays, we want to experience all we can and soak up everything on our to-do lists. We only get a select number of days or weeks, so it’s only right that we spend the time away doing as much as we can. Sure, we could sit around by the pool... Continue Reading →
Ski seasons are super popular amongst travellers when the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall. If you don’t know what one is, you basically travel to a ski resort and start there for the entire ski season. This tends to span across a few months, with most ski seasons in Europe typically starting... Continue Reading →
Ella is a small and rather famous town in the Uva province of Sri Lanka, surrounded by jungle-clad hills dotted with some pretty impressive waterfalls. It's usually the final destination for anyone riding the famous train from Kandy, and it's a great place to hike, explore, eat too much good food, or just relax in... Continue Reading →
Climbing Adam's Peak for sunrise is as popular an activity as riding the famous train from Kandy to Ella or going on an elephant safari. One of those "must-do" activities that everybody raves about, you can't miss it, the best thing they did in Sri Lanka, blah blah blah. I'm a sucker for these kinds... Continue Reading →
Riding the train in Sri Lanka is definitely the best way to get around most of the country. It's super cheap, very scenic and a great way to get a glimpse of local life. The most famous train line of them all is the incredibly beautiful seven-hour journey from Kandy to Ella, and it was... Continue Reading →
After spending 3 months in Nepal and hiking a grand total of 400km I've finally sussed out what I need and what I can live without when it comes to packing. My first trip in December 2018 was a nine-day hike to Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill. My second visit during April and May... Continue Reading →
The full Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the world's great treks, and the real appeal lies in its variety. The trail winds through the subtropical jungle, up into the valleys, across the high mountain pass of Thorung La and down towards the desolate Mustang region, before descending down back into the valleys, all the... Continue Reading →
