The next day in Antarctica – still buzzing from having sailed not just to Antarctica but far south into the Antarctica circle – a feat no other sailing all season had done – we got up super early and super excited, and super eager to explore even more of the frozen continent. Also, since we … Continue Reading
Got a few hours to kill in Houston, Texas? Head over to David Adickes Sculpturworx Studio where you can see (and get up close and personal) with the world’s largest Beatles statues. But that’s not all! You can also see some of the largest sculptures of American president’s heads too. It’s a fun little pit stop … Continue Reading
London is a pretty epic place and a city that’s buzzing with life. That being said, the city is also vast and wide, with a whole heap of cool things to do all across the city. Now, chances are you’ll be riding the tube so make sure you grab yourself a London Underground Map that’ll … Continue Reading
Swiftly following on from the 30 things you need to know before visiting Italy and a little inspired by this table cloth (via our snapchat @HandLuggageOnly – see tweet below), I figured it made sense to accompany that little guide with a food section. A food guide to Italy! (Probably a tacky souvenir to have but actually … Continue Reading
Spain is one of those countries that’s constantly surprising. I mean, it’s a country that’s so different depending on what region you explore. And with so many beautiful places to visit in Spain, it’s an iconic country to you must hop over and experience. From those green and lush fishing villages in the north, to … Continue Reading
Marrakesh is an incredible city to visit. Perched, just shy of the iconic Atlas Mountains in Morocco, it’s a city that’s steeped in history dating back almost a thousand years. This all means there are heaps of the best things to do in Marrakesh dotted all across its historic centre. Now, one thing I would … Continue Reading
The next morning at the Hix Townhouse, I woke to the sound of faint knocking at the door – breakfast had arrived! Breakfast came in a picnic box with freshly baked muffins, cheese pastries, fresh juice, yoghurts (one of which was salted caramel and I’m down for anything and everything salted caramel) and muesli. After … Continue Reading
This is the 3rd part of a 5 part series chronicling Stephen of Uncharted Backpacker‘s journey through Afghanistan – if you missed it, see all the other parts here. FROM STEPHEN Onwards to Kabul Spending around a week in the Northern regions, it was time to head south. I caught the three AM public bus from Mazar … Continue Reading
Leaving the Royal tombs, we headed off in the direction of the sunshine; or at least, the sunlit parts of Petra thus far, a path that was due to take us to the Monastery, another iconic part of Petrea set high up in the mountains. For some reason, I get performance anxiety whenever I know … Continue Reading
I recently discovered an amazing food market in London. It’s in Leather Lane and has all sorts of food stall from all over the world which just entice you with the mouth watering sights and delicious fragrances coming from them. Once I was actually able to contain my excitement (which I was only able to … Continue Reading
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Following on from my post on “10 Reasons You Don’t Need To Quit Your Job To Travel The World!” I figured I should detail practical tips and tricks to help you hold your job and travel the world. A fundamental principle to a happy lifestyle is balance and so it’s important that you find the … Continue Reading
When you think of things to do in Portugal, you don’t always think of castles. That being said, there’s a heap of the best castles in Portugal that are dotted all over the country. Now, typically you might think of Portugal for its beautiful beaches, dramatic quaint villages and incredible cities like Lisbon, too. That … Continue Reading
the medieval city of Salisbury is incredible to visit. Not only is it steeped in history, but the wider region also has thousands of years of ancient sites and spots to see. Best of all, even for cosy little city, there’s a heap of the best things to do in Salisbury that are within easy … Continue Reading
Truth be told, you can visit almost any country in Europe and find some incredible casltes. From the historic grand castles of England, the unique castles in Sweden and the fairytale-like castles in Germany, there’s a heap to see. This makes it totally easy to find some pretty castles in Europe, no matter what country … Continue Reading
