Stories From 80 Countries
Everything we've written, from 13 years on the road.
Saranda, Albania – Top 3 things to do
We arrived in Saranda Albania after a short journey from Meteora in Greece. The journey consisted of two bus trips and a taxi. The first bus brought us from Kalambaka (Meteora) to Ionnina (2 hour journey and cost €27.20 for the two of us). From Ionnina we then got a...
Our 5 Weeks in Athens
After our three week stint travelling around Turkey, we flew to Athens with the intention of staying for 5 weeks. We hadn't originally planned on staying for as long as that, but about two weeks before leaving Turkey, we were lucky enough to land a house-sitting gig...
RSD Travel Review
On February 23rd 2016, we went on the Istanbul Troy 15-day tour with RSD travel, and I’m writing this RSD Travel review to give other travellers my honest opinion on this tour agency. Warning: there’s a lot of ranting below! Have you ever seen something and thought,...
How To Use Snapchat In 2016: An In-depth Guide
Snapchat... Snapchat... Snapchat... Welcome to 2016 folks. This is the year that will blow the lip off Snapchat, and place it firmly up there with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as one of the most popular AND influential social media platforms. A quick search on...
Keeping Healthy While Travelling
One of the big reasons so many people encourage others to embark on frequent adventures is so they can enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle. And yes, travelling is incredible for your physical and mental wellbeing – if you do it right. Travelling the world and...
The Truth About Travelling as a Couple
Travelling solo vs. couple travel - which is better? It’s a debate that many dwell on and I guess there’s a lot to be said for either side of the argument. My travelling experience has been shaped by the fact that I travel with Carlo, and I have done so since we...
Things to do in Cappadocia, Why it’s so Special, Top Tips & Must-see Places
“How can you not absolutely love this?” Carlo asked. “It’s ok, but can we go and grab an ice-cream now?” I said. He wasn’t too happy! In fact I think he was ready to kill me. There I stood in front of Christ the Redeemer and all I could think of was leaving and...
Istanbul on a Time Budget
Welcome to a city that constantly vibrates from the beats of Sufi drums and the rhythm of daily prayers! Istanbul is a metropolis of expansive regions that encompasses both Europe and Asia...with the Bosphorus River slicing the two continents. With an ever growing...
5 ways to blend in with the locals
When you go on holiday, no-one really wants to stand out like a sore thumb. But it’s normally quite easy to spot a tourist – you know the one, wandering around with a travel pouch and a map looking a bit lost and paying for everything with notes. With some easy steps,...
5 Characteristics of a Good Hotel Room
Is there any better pleasure than turning the key and opening the to a beautiful hotel room? If there is then I don’t know it. You step inside and you just know immediately that you are going to have the most relaxing night of your life. Ah, pure bliss. Whether your...
3 factors that helped us achieve a 6 figure business year in 2015
2015 was a pretty epic year for us with our online business endeavours. If you're a subscriber to our blog, then you'll have been receiving our monthly income & expenditure reports where we detail how and where we spend our money as we travel the world. First of...
Husky Sledding in Bulgaria
We met Pascal, Carlo’s college friend whom he hadn’t seen in 10 years, in an upmarket Asian restaurant in Sofia for dinner. Just as I was scraping up the last fork full of my beef chow mein, Pascal, who’s been living in Bulgaria for close to 10 years, suggested that...
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