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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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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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…
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The Top 10 Things To Do In Oahu
Aloha! And Welcome to Hawaii! ⇷☓⇸ Famously known as America’s tropical paradise, Oahu (Honolulu and Waikiki) has plenty of beautiful beaches, amazing jungles, monstrous waterfalls, excellent diving, and world-class waves for surfing. Hawaii is a great destination for honeymooners, surfers, and families. While not thought of as a budget destination, there are plenty of budget options for people to choose from once you leave those resorts on Waikiki beach! These are my Top 10 things to do in Oahu: 1. Climb Diamond Head Located pretty closely to Waikiki beach is an excellent hike and an even better view point (760ft high), from which you can see the whole of Waikiki…
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New Zealand: Episode 1 & 2
Best moments from New Zealand! ⇷☓⇸ Episode 1 Episode 2 INSTAGRAM: @explorewithlee, @taketheleaptravel FACEBOOK: Take The Leap Travel TWITTER: @takeleaptravel Edited by Janna Begg – Instagram: @jannasbegg SaveSave
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The Top 10 Things To Do In Singapore
EXPLORING THIS INCREDIBLE CLEAN CITY ⇷☓⇸ Singapore is a beautiful cosmopolitan city that became one of the world’s leading economic centers in shipping and banking. This place is expensive by Southeast Asian standards with everything costing about double what it does elsewhere in the region. While most people come here for a couple of days just to “do” Singapore and check it off their bucket list, over the past few years, the city has shed some of its stuffy nature and become a much more fun city. I love this city and think it deserves longer than that. There’s a lot to do here from incredible tropical parks by the Malaysian…
