Back in September we spent four nights at Nikita’s Homestead, our base for exploring the beautiful Olkhon island on Lake Baikal. We didn’t have much of an idea what to expect, but our time here far surpassed our expectations…
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What to pack for travelling // Packing list for long term travel!
When I first sat down to compile a packing list for my travels, I had NO idea where to begin! Although our trip is potentially going to take a minimum of three years, two of those years will be…
When planning our Trans-Siberian adventure, we realised we would need to get our Russian, Mongolian and Chinese visas before we leave the UK. The Russian visa was surprisingly straight forward. With no strict rules around when to apply, we could submit…
Is the Russian visa really as complicated as everyone says?! Here’s how to (successfully) apply for a Russian visa! As we are off to Russia in a few weeks to experience the Trans-Siberian railway, Gary and I had to…
Santiago photography tour: Creative exploration and a new perspective
One thing that goes hand in hand with my love of travelling is my love of photography. I thoroughly enjoy discovering new cities through my camera lens, taking far too many photos then playing around with editing afterwards. I’m…
If you are hopeless with navigation like me, fear not! Santiago actually has one of the most straight forward metro systems I’ve ever used. The most modern subway system in Latin America, it’s also the second largest after Mexico…
Following on from my step by step guide to travelling from Santiago to Valparaiso, I’ve put together some useful information to help you get around once you have arrived. It includes general information about the different types of transport,…
Step by step guide – how to travel from Santiago to Valparaiso
If you have more than a couple of days in Santiago, the nearby port city of Valparaiso is definitely worth a visit. Just 120km from Chile’s capital, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a quirky collection of dilapidated buildings, rickety funiculars, graffitied alleyways and…
I’ve just got back from sunny Brno and had a great time! 🙂 There’s a lot to do in this small city and everything is super cheap, so it’s the perfect place for a weekend city break. Explore Brno’s…
Top 10 tips: How to make the most of Vegfest vegan festivals!
Thinking of attending Vegfest or another vegan festival?? VegfestUK are the organisers of multiple vegan festivals that take place in Brighton, Bristol, London and Scotland throughout the year. They involve a bunch of stalls, talks and foods in an atmosphere which supports…