A visit to Paris, whether it’s for the first, second or fifteenth time will most likely include sites like The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral. That being said, there are heaps of secret spots in Paris to visit that are sometimes hidden in plain sight. There are heaps of lesser-known places in Paris. … Continue Reading
Valencia has been on our travel-radar for many, many years. After snoozing as soundly as sleeping beauty but snoring as loudly as a ‘Shrek’ style Ogre ;-), Yaya and I headed straight out for our first adventure of the day. Sailing a yacht around the Mediterranean coast. You can only imagine how excited this made … Continue Reading
We’ve all been there, yeah? You’ve been longing to explore London, you’ve discovered where to find the best views in London and even planned which of the London markets to explore. That being said, you’ve got to visit London on a budget – after all, that money doesn’t come for free. Its happened to me … Continue Reading
The Cotswolds, filled with rolling hills, quaint villages and picturesque landscapes is arguably one of the places you must visit in England. Being only around two hours from London, it’s the perfect place to visit for a day or a long weekend. Heck, even all of the summer if I had my way! We started … Continue Reading
Lloyd and I always seek a way to try to travel as often as possible whilst still working and studying. Well, this meant we had to be savvy with our free time, so looking for the very best weekend trips in Europe was essential. This is perfect if you’re working full-time because weekend travel requires … Continue Reading
This is the 4th part of a 5 part series chronicling Stephen’s of Uncharted Backpacker journey through Afghanistan – if you missed it, see all the other parts here. FROM STEPHEN The Forbidden Panjshir Valley While in Kabul I met a local friend. His name was Farwad. Farwad said he knew how to get into the Panjshir … Continue Reading
Spain is such a diverse country to explore! It’s got a heap of history and a load of the best Spanish towns to visit that are dotted all over the country. From the breathtaking heights of Ronda, and the stunning Salamanca to the totally delicious vineyards towns in La Rioja; they’re totally stunning to see. … Continue Reading
The very mention of the city, Shanghai brings about images of bright city lights, ancient Chinese architecture, delicious and perhaps not-so-delicious food, a hive of activity and a city that is unlike anywhere else in the world. The problem with that though is that it’s very hard to combine all of these different ideas into … Continue Reading
There’s no denying it (not that we’d want to anyway) – summer is just around the corner and with it comes the possibility of many adventures around the globe. Adventures and the chance to travel is great whatever time of the year it is but there’s something truly irresistible about travelling when the sun’s out. … Continue Reading
After spending our last morning in Port Elizabeth in the Red Location township, we headed back to the city for a quick tour around the city (which, as it turns out, is the only thing we hadn’t really done at this point). We went past the stadium (World Cup fans probably recognise it) and zoomed … Continue Reading
Arriving in the Dordogne Valley, I had no idea what to expect. We’d flown in from London after almost two months of travelling, and this time, I’d left most of the planning to Lloyd. I was knackered upon arrival in Brive and slept all the way from the airport until we reached our very first … Continue Reading
As our lives become ever more hectic and busy, it really is important that we all make that quality ‘me time’ that often comes (albeit not exclusively) with travel. It doesn’t matter where you choose to go, how you do it or even if you stay close to home – travel, gives us the opportunity to … Continue Reading
There are so many amazing things to see in the Faroe Islands. I mean, where do you start. It’s a tiny archipelago that packs a hefty punch in experiences for us travellers. From a whole heap of waterfalls, more sheep than people and an incredible lake that sits on the edge of a cliff, the … Continue Reading
Ibiza is a funny little cookie. It’s a hedonistic getaway on one end of the spectrum and a holistic holiday at the other. It attracts a crowd so diverse that it’s hard to pin-point one specific ‘type of traveller’ the island is suited to. In fact, its probably safe to say Ibiza’s best visitors are … Continue Reading
