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    10 Best Packing Hacks

    THIS IS THE FUN BIT RIGHT? ⇷☓⇸ I don’t know about you? But packing my bag for the next trip is almost as exciting as booking it or boarding that plane. It means I am going somewhere and so I get to pack all of my ‘essentials’ and travel gear which you can find here.  But there is nothing more stressful than fitting it all into your bag! Thats why I compiled my best top 10 hacks to making sure you fit everything you possibly need: 1. Roll your clothes May seem like a simple idea, but it is actually super effective and reduces the amount of space your clothes…

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    The Top 10 Things To Do In Egypt

    FROM PYRAMIDS TO FORMIDABLE SPHINXES ⇷☓⇸ Egypt is somewhere everyone has heard of in their life time, whether its on the history channel or films like ‘The Mummy‘ (my favourite). With over 7000 years of incredible bloodthirsty and courageous history, it offers a great deal of culture, traditions, cuisines and ancient attractions. Whether you are after a chilled out beach holiday or a full on in-depth cultured adventure – Egypt will certainly have something for you. Here are my Top 10: 1. The Great Pyramids of Giza & The Sphinx The ultimate quintessential Egyptian landmark known to man. It is quite arguably the most famous site in world and a…

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    The Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest

    MY FAVOURITE EUROPEAN CITY ⇷☓⇸ If you were to ask me whats my favourite city in the world? Id have to reply that Budapest is definitely up there and is easily my favourite European city by far. It has everything to offer, from a great nightlife, historic sites, the friendliest people, best value for money to fantastic food and a castle that looks like Hogwarts. It is a great weekend getaway destination or somewhere to explore for a longer period of time. If you are travelling through Europe, be sure to check this place out! Here are my top 10 places: 1. Party in the Ruin Bars Budapest has one…

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    The Top 10 Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur

    THE HEART OF MALAYSIA ⇷☓⇸ Also known as KL, you cant visit Malaysia without stopping here and enjoying its hustle and bustle. With so many places to eat, shop and explore, you would be silly not spend at least a few days here admiring its certain charm. With a whole mix of cultures (Indian, Malay, Western and Chinese) it creates a unique balance that leaves you wanting more. Here are some of my top 10 places to check out:   1. Petronas Towers Probably the most famous tourist attraction, the towers dominate the KL skyline at an impressive 451, high, with a bridge that joins the two on levels 41…

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    New Zealand – Every Movie Buffs Dream Destination

    HOBBITS? WOLVERINE? THE LAST SAMURAI – OH MY! ⇷☓⇸ New Zealand was literally put on the map by Peter Jackson with his Lord of the Rings saga and rightly so! With towering mountains, deep valleys, dense forests and crystal blue rivers, it makes for the perfect natural film set. Whilst visiting, you would be silly not to check out where the famous boat in Prince Caspian from Narnia set sail from or where the Wolverine hid in the cabin deep in the forest. Here are the best places to be that little bit closer to your favourite actors and films: 1. Cathedral Cove – Coromandel Not only one of New Zealand’s…

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    How To Climb The Haiku Stairs – Stairway To Heaven

    A GUIDE TO CLIMB THE HAIKU STAIRS ⇷☓⇸ So, you’re in Hawaii, and want to climb the Haiku Stairs? That’s great news! They are found in Oahu and is an incredible 10.4-mile roundtrip trail to the top, with so many different views and nature to keep you entertained for hours. Not only that but once at the top you get to experience the main reason you climbed there – the stairs! Now, for most, a 7 hour around hike to see some stairs isn’t the most appealing idea, but once you see these photos I am pretty sure you will change your mind. The stairs themselves are government property and…

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    The Top 10 Bars In Melbourne

    UNIQUE & QUIRKY DRINKS? ⇷☓⇸ Melbourne is world renowned for its copious amount of cafes, restaurants and bars – and rightly so. Often rivalling Sydney, it doesn’t disappoint with a varying selection of awesome bars to get your night started and keeping you going till the early hours of the morning. Be sure to visit at least one of these places if you ever find yourself in Melbourne! Here are my Top 10: 1. Sister Bella One of my favourite hidden bars in Melbourne, this unique bar is tucked away in plain sight in central CBD next to a graffiti mural of Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajowski. Its here that you…

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    Exploring Pai – Thailands Hippie Central

    A DIFFERENT TASTE OF ASIA ⇷☓⇸ Pai is quite a unique place in Thailand. Nestled away from the hectic cities and nightlifes in the Islands and South, it once reclaimed as a hippies paradise. However in recent years has become more of a hot spot of travellers, descending on it and causing it become touristy. However it has still managed to hold onto its charm and is definitely still worth visiting. Here are my favourite places in Pai: 1. The Drive there Not really one for those who get travel sick easily. After being squished into a mini bus (emphasis on the mini part – think clowns in a mini),…

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    Motorbiking Through Vietnam

    A SHORT STORY OF ADVENTURES ⇷☓⇸ The Intro Straddling the warm wet seat of my motorbike I look around me, taking in the solid sheets of water that are raining down outside and hammering on the tin roof above me. Huddled in the dark, around a small portable TV, two young Vietnamese girls curiously stare at me, the familiar sound of The Simpsons voices fill the air, the screen illuminating their faces in the darkness. I nod and smile to their father who is ushering me further inside the thrown together shack beside the road out of the rain, killing my engine as I do so. Their mother graciously pulls…

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    The Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Melbourne

    THE ULTIMATE FOODIES GUIDE! ⇷☓⇸ Having lived in Melbourne for a year, I was lucky enough to explore and discover a number of delicious and quirky restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the CBD and outer suburbs. Whether you are hangry for waffles, freakshakes, red monster burgers, rainbow lattes or superb pizza these are the places you should definitely check out. Here are my Top 10: 1. Dex2rose This brightly coloured and vibrant Gelateria, which is hidden down a side alleyway in the CBD, serves up some of the craziest ice cream concoctions I have ever laid eyes upon! Specialising in ‘nitrogelato’ (that’s nitrogen-frozen gelato creations), the dessert bar serves some…