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Now this is a topic not many people think about – I’d say the majority of people simply rock up at the airport, exchange their money and set off on their holiday. Little do they know how much money they … Continue reading Tips on getting the best Currency Exchange rate
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There are always cheap flights available throughout the year but its not always that easy to find them. So aside from travelling during off-season (i.e. Winter), what are some other things you can do to ensure you get a good … Continue reading How to get Cheap Flights
The majority of tourists visit Hiroshima for two main things: the atomic bomb site and the Tori gate off Miyajima Island. We honestly had little expectations except that we would likely get depressed hearing about the war, so when we … Continue reading Hiroshima Highlights
It is debatable but Osaka could possibly be the food capital of Japan. When you search through Vlogs on youtube on ‘must try foods’, many of them are in Osaka. This is the rival city to Tokyo, they want to … Continue reading Obese after Osaka
Many people we’ve spoken to have raved about Kyoto. It’s known to be one of the few major cities left in Japan that still showcases it’s ancient routes. And we’ve got to say, this place delivered. Coming from the technology-infused … Continue reading Kanichiwa Kyoto
So you’ve seen the incredible photos of the Torre del Paine National park and now you want to experience it for yourself? Well here’s how to get started! Training You will require some level of fitness to compete the trek. It would be worthwhile to go on several long-distance day hikes (mininum 10km) in your backpack, especially in a hilly area. Most injuries occur going downhilll with the most common complaint being knee pain, so make sure you practice downhill walking (with or without walking poles depending on your prefernce). Packing We carried approximately 7-8kg each in our 23L Lowe … Continue reading How to plan the W Trek
Santorini is probably one of the world’s most instagrammed locations. Known for its white villas and blue domed churches, this Greek Island lies just south of Athens and can be accessed by both ferry or plane. For those who have … Continue reading Santorini: The Greek Goddess
Other than being the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo is mostly known for being the epicentre of the Bosnian war between Bosnian nationalists and Serbian army on behalf of Yugoslavia. The war started soon after the separation of … Continue reading Sarajevo under Seige
Driving into Bosnia Herzegovina we weren’t too sure what to expect. All we knew was that it isn’t quite a tourist hotspot, there are still landmines in a lot of areas and the country itself is still very much recovering … Continue reading The impromptu journey into Bosnia Herzegovina
So you’re having a bit of freak out because you’ve found out the recent banking policy’s have changed and they require more than just a passport to open an account – they now require proof of address! Fear not, you have … Continue reading The Aussies guide to setting up a bank account in the UK
We chose to visit Montenegro not because of anything we knew about the country but purely because it had the only connecting flight for us to get to Northern Greece. So of course we knew nothing of the country and … Continue reading Montenegro: the little suprise packet
After a super delayed arrival, we finally made it to the city of Dubrovnik. Originally the plan was to take an 8.30am ferry direct from Hvar Island but unfortunately it was sold out. So instead we took the 1 hour … Continue reading Checking in at King’s Landing
So your two years is almost up and you’re gonna have to start wrapping a few things up before you head home. Where do you begin? 1. Book your return flight back Use Kayak or Skyscanner to compare flights. If you’re flying … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide for Australians moving back from the UK
1. Booking You must book your tour 6-9 months in advance to guarantee your spot on the Inca Trail, especially if you want to go there during peak season (June-September). Only 500 passes are allowed to be sold for each … Continue reading Tips on planning your trip to the Inca Trail
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