EUROPE’S WELL KNOWN GEM ⇷☓⇸ If you want traditional European architecture, lifestyle and philosophy, then look no further than beautiful Amsterdam. It offers not only the typical coffee shops, standard tourist attractions and of course the colourful smoke around you often smell around the recreational enthusiasts, but there is so much more to this diverse city than meets the eye. Down its numerous alleyways, lie classical brick work buildings and hidden gems waiting to be found by unsuspecting visitors. Jump on a bike or simply cruise on one of the many boat tours to gaze admiringly at Amsterdam’s incredible infrastructure. These are my Top 8 must see attractions: 1. Wander…
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Best Way To Explore The Na Pali Coast
BY LAND, SEA OR AIR… ⇷☓⇸ Internationally known as one of the true wonders of the world. This ruggedly unique coastline stretches for fifteen miles on the northwest shore of Kauai and is a must do activity on any Kauai holiday. ‘Na Pali’literally means ‘the cliffs’ and it sure isn’t joking with its terminology. Almost all of Na Pali is unreachable due it to its distinguishing precipitous cliffs that plunge straight down, thousands of feet into the crystal blue ocean below. Due to this factor, and its remote location, allows Na Palito remain one of the most beautiful and pristine coastlines in the world. So much so that they have filmed…
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World Events You Should Experience
YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THESE! ⇷☓⇸ It’s that of year where winter is finally starting to become a distant memory and spring is starting to peek out of the gloom providing that ray of hope and reassurance that summer will soon be with us. For this special event, all around the world, people celebrate with unique festivals and traditions, that one can only describe as supremely unique. Here are the ones that you shouldn’t miss: 1. The Netherlands- Bloemencorso Bollenstreek One of the biggest events in South Holland, the Flower Parade, known for its abundance number of beautiful flowers and hosts a 12-hour long parade that travels 24m…
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6 Reasons To Visit Iceland
MORE THAN THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ⇷☓⇸ Iceland, has become a super popular destination for travellers and holiday makers to visit and for good reason too! With its hordes of docile sheep, volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls, craggy mountains, otherworldly landscapes and the majestic Northern lights, there is a strong draw for adventure. It reminds me of New Zealand with its widely diverse nature and terrain, which constantly keeps you on your toes. Be sure to make this top of your bucket list and be prepared to book flights there as soon as you read my top 7: 1. The Gorgeous Westfjords These are part of the large peninsula in northwestern Iceland where…
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Yeastie Boys Beer – Utterly Delicious!
WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? ⇷☓⇸ As name already suggests, Yeastie Boys (no relation to Beastie Boys) are a unique kind of beer and ale that will certainly appeal to most craft lovers. This is the brain child of Stu McKinlay and Sam Possenniskie and based in New Zealand’s capital, wellington. ‘The Yeastie Boys have spent the last ten years picking up trophies, receiving critical acclaim from around the world, and proving to even the most cynical beer geek that contract brewing really can result in great beer.’ I have had the honour of tasting some of their fine delights and what a treat it was! If you find yourself in…
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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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Whats The Best Pre-Paid Travel Card?
DONT GET LEFT IN THE LURCH ABROAD ⇷☓⇸ When travelling abroad its not always a great idea to have a whole bunch of cash on your or your home bank card, for many reasons such as; theft, additional charges and loss. There are many different cards on the market and they vary from country to country depending on where you live. Since I am from the UK I opted for CaxtonFX which was a great card that I used through South East Asia and Australia. Other types of cards out there are: Bank travel cards, STA Travel cards, Lyk, WeSwap, FairFX, AA Worldwide and the Post Office to name a…
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Hawaii Episode 1
Best moments from Hawaii! ⇷☓⇸ Episode 1 Episode 2 INSTAGRAM: @explorewithlee, @taketheleaptravel FACEBOOK: Take The Leap Travel TWITTER: @takeleaptravel Edited by Janna Begg – Instagram: @jannasbegg
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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…
