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Uruguay beaches from Punta Del Este

The secret playground of South America

Away from Punta del Este Punta del Este is the typical beach holiday in Uruguay. But it’s not the best. Here, the sands stretch for kilometres. Waves crash onto the shore, filling the air with thunder and the smell of salt. Birds fly overhead while fish leap from the water. The sun rises in the […]

How has Khao San Road changed, Bangkok, Thailand

Khao San Road blues

Has something about me changed? Or has the backpacker hub of South East Asia really lost its charm?

best street food in Bangkok, Thailand, street food in sukhumvit

The best street food in Bangkok

Bangkok is famous for its delicious street food but it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. So I’ve gone to an expert to find out everything!

Battambang bamboo train, bamboo railway, Cambodia

Ker-bump

This relic of this cheap of simple Cambodian transport system can still be experienced in one part of the country. Here at the Battambang Bamboo Train.

Luxembourg hostels, accommodation, viandan, bourglinster, echternach

Hostels in Luxembourg

One of the great things about travelling through Luxembourg is the abundance of cheap youth hostels. They’re all connected up and it’s a breeze to move.

Traditional taverna on Kefallinia, Greek island food

A secret family taverna

You don’t have to go far from the bright lights of port to find one of the best restaurants on the Greek island of Kefallinia. It’s local, cheap and tasty!

Sailing Ionian Sea Greece

Sailing the Greek islands

For the people sailing the Greek islands in the Ionian Sea, there’s a way of living they must quickly adapt to. It’s all about the balance of sea and port.

Cheap drinks in Poland

Cheap drinks in Poland

There’s lots of history and culture in Poland – enough to keep you entertained. But the other great entertainment is the bar scene – and it’s cheap!

Rabbit Island, Kep, Cambodia

Cut off on the island

This little island off the coast of Cambodia, near the town of Kep, is the ultimate escape from the world. There’s nothing to do except relax.

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