A BEAUTIFUL RELAXING BOUTIQUE RESORT ⇷☓⇸ The Funny Lion is one of Coron’s finest contemporary boutique resorts. It maintains a super sleek, modern and stylish look whilst having a vibrant and energetic vibe that appeals to all ages. One of its finest features is its breath taking infinity pool which looks out onto a tranquil cove with virgin mangroves and kayak trails, and features modern amenities, stunning sunset views, and a distinct rustic-chic charm. The resort’s name was inspired by Calauit Safari in the northern part of Coron. The safari is home to giraffes and zebras imported from Africa during the Marcos era. The owner’s son thought it was funny that there weren’t…
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Z Hostel – Manila
WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES ⇷☓⇸ Z Hostel is centrally located in Manila, Philippines and is only a short (20 minutes) drive away from the airport making it the best place to base yourself in this hectic Filipino city. They exude professionalism from the moment you set foot inside by taking your luggage and greeting you warmly. The hostel is super modern with an air of elegance that you just wouldn’t expect from hostel and you instantly feel at home. The architecture is beautiful and the free breakfast is an added bonus! I also love the electronic wristbands for payments so you don’t need to have cash on you while in…
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How to Prepare for Thailand
Welcome to Paradise ⇷☓⇸ If you haven’t heard of Thailand yet, then you must be living under a seriously big rock because it is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. It is an absolutely incredible country which offers thousands of pristine white beaches across hundreds of exotic and tropical islands and home to some of the biggest Hollywood movies such as The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio) and The Hangover 2. What to Expect? It offers insanely vibrant coral reefs, insane diving spots, dense jungle hikes, stunning waterfalls, epic party scenes and huge temples. It’s a huge country and can be quite overwhelming to someone who hasn’t been before, but luckily…
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Top Travel Hacks
EVERYTHING A TRAVELLER SHOULD KNOW ⇷☓⇸ The most important decisions when it comes to travelling is how to make the most out of your adventures and to make it as stress free as possible. After over fifteen years of consistent travel, I have certainly learned my fair share of lessons through obvious mistakes and the unexpected. Like when I almost missed my flight because I read the arrival time as the departure time or when I got stung for not checking if a flight included my luggage or not. Be one step ahead A lot of travel misadventures can be avoided, although some of them are just a part of…
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Popular Travel Destinations for 2019
WHERE WILL YOU HEAD TO NEXT? ⇷☓⇸ It is almost that time of year again when you have explored most of 2018 and now it’s time to add some new exciting destinations to your list for 2019. With so many to choose from, I have narrowed it down to six new and exciting places to visit – whether you’re looking for chilled out vacation days, a bit of exotic explorations or a change of scenery, there is a bit of something for everyone. Be sure to keep those passports up to date, your bags packed with your best travel gear and head to your nearest airport for some holidays of…
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New Zealand Accommodation
FOR THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IN NEW ZEALAND ⇷☓⇸ These are a selection of places that I have stayed at in and around New Zealand with reviews on locations, amenities, facilities, activities, places to eat, places to drink, rooms and much more! Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or a group there is something for everyone here with the pros and cons of each. For any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. Here are my favourite places: The Creek House – Auckland
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The Creek House – Auckland
THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY ⇷☓⇸ The Creek House is a beautiful modern holiday home and aptly named due it overshadowing a tranquil little stream that runs alongside it and home to little ducks and a dense vibrant green jungle of plants and wildlife. It is quietly tucked away in Torbay, Auckland, which is on the wonderful East Coast of the North Shore, offering privacy and the perfect place for a weekend getaway. When you first walk into this beautiful home you are instantly blown away with high ceilings, huge spacious rooms and all the home comforts you could possibly need. If you find yourself in Auckland, New Zealand then I…
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The Best Places To Visit In South Africa
EXCITING ADVENTURE AWAITS! ⇷☓⇸ South Africa is certainly a place of wild wonder and natural beauty. With an abundance of nature safaris, majestic mountains, beautiful coastlines and huge bustling cities it has a bit of something for everyone. The best part, is that as a country it is fairly inexpensive to visit and travel there due to their currency being relatively weak compared to the Great British Pound and Euro. Meaning that you can spend more on those luxury accommodations and lavish tours. But isn’t it dangerous? In the back of your minds you may be thinking that whilst it is a picturesque place it is also quite a dangerous…
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The Best Travel App’s
TRAVEL LIKE A PRO ⇷☓⇸ Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, and so it only makes sense that you should also ‘travel-smart’ by ensuring that you have the best apps to make life a lot easier for you on the road. With millions of apps out there, I have narrowed it down to the best ten that you definitely need to have on your phone. Not only do these apps make life easier for you, but they also save you lots of money and time which can be crucial when travelling on a strict timeframe and budget. Covering a range of areas such as cheap flights, offline maps, currency…
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Life as a Digital Nomad
TRAVELLING ON THE ROAD ⇷☓⇸ What is a Digital Nomad? ‘This is an individual who leverages technology and the internet to work remotely and generally conduct their lifestyle in a nomadic way from anywhere in the world.’ The life of a travel blogger in recent years has boomed dramatically with the likes of ‘Do You Travel’ and ‘Gypsea Lust’rising to fame on social media platforms making us dream we had their lives. With glamorous photos being uploaded on a daily basis of warm exotic beaches, white snow-capped mountains, dense green jungles and crystal clear blue oceans it’s hard not to dream of being able to live and work that life…
