Hong Island Day Tour

It was my first time in Thailand, a country that ends up on many backpackers' lists as an easy and beautiful country to travel around. I wholeheartedly agree, and already can't wait to come back to explore more of Thailand.…

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Hong Island Viewpoint Hike

While we were based in Ao Nang, one of our favourite day trips was a day tour to Hong Island with Get Your Guide, my long-time favourite tour-booking platform which I've used in many countries around the world. It was…

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A Guide to Gran Canaria

I’ve been fortunate enough to experience a number of European islands during my time living on the continent – from the beautiful jungle-covered islands of the Azores and Madeira, belonging to Portugal, and the four Balearics of Spain, the historical…

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Surfing on Gran Canaria

Surfers flock to the Canaries from all around for the spectacular waves. Having been on a surfboard just once before – for my 23rd birthday in fact, in Byron Bay, Australia – we felt that a second try five years…

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Roque Nublo Hike

Gran Canaria, one of the islands of the Canary Islands, was the perfect destination for a sunny escape in mid-February. We left behind a grey and near-freezing Germany as we boarded our flight from Munich to be my boyfriend’s favourite…

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Visiting Wieskirche

Just twenty minutes away from the famous Neuschwanstein Castle is the gorgeous UNESCO-listed Wieskirche. We drove two hours from Munich and lucked out on the drive and our visit with bright blue skies and golden sunshine to visit the castle and…

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Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle

One of the most visited tourist sites in Europe, one of the most famous castles in the world, and arguably one of the most spectacular, Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled deep in the Bavaria countryside of southern Germany, is quite the wonder.…

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Skiing at Zauchensee

One of the greatest winter joys of living in Salzburg, in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is that I can make my way to any one of the hundreds of ski resorts either by car or by train for…

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Visiting Tegernsee

The 6 January is a public holiday in many countries in Europe, including Austria, where I live, and Germany, where my boyfriend lives. It also just so happens to be the day I flew on a one-way ticket to Australia,…

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Reflecting on my 2023 Travels

2023 was a challenging year filled with personal growth. The year started out very low and so I made it my utmost goal throughout the year to prioritize myself, cultivate a wonderful and supportive community around me, and make progress…

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