The capital of Malta is one of the most unique capital cities I’ve ever visited. Situated a small peninsula that is just 1km long and 600m wide, Valletta is the 4th smallest capital in Europe and boasts a compact population of only…
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Don’t let yourself get stuck in a Pad Thai rut when you visit Bangkok. It may be the city’s classic street food dish, but Thailand’s capital is a street food mecca and it’s also great value for the money. Here are ten…
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America the Beautiful celebrates its independence (a.k.a its birthday) on the 4th of July, and boy, does it throw one hell of a party. Americans love spending this day dressed in their best American flag-printed attire, Budweiser in hand, celebrating their beloved…
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The 4th of July is all about dressing up in ridiculously patriotic attire, decorating the backyard in American flags, turning the music up and having people over for an all-day picnic or barbecue. Then, of course, there’s the beach parties, parades, music…
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When you think of Australia you probably picture white pristine beaches with tanned locals running into the waves and kangaroos lounging in the sunshine. You may even think that we all look like model extras from Neighbours or Home and Away. So…
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While it’s Pride Month in America this June, many of the European gay pride festivals & parades take place later in the summer. From the big capital cities to small towns, there are over 100 different LGBT pride parades taking place across…
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For decades Colombia was in the international press for all the wrong reasons – drugs, kidnappings and civil war. Now with a peace agreement in place between the FARC and the Colombian government and a significant decrease in drug related violence, Colombia…
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For decades Colombia was in the international press for all the wrong reasons – drugs, kidnappings and civil war. Now with a peace agreement in place between the FARC and the Colombian government and a significant decrease in drug related violence, Colombia…
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Colombia is the land of tropical landscapes, rich, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy, design-centric cities making it the perfect backpacking destination for wide-eyed and curious travellers. Overcoming its reputation for drugs and civil war, Colombia is fast becoming a must-see…
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I must confess, my diving days are pretty limited and verging on non-existent. There was this one time in the Gili Islands where I attempted to snorkel. All was going well until I spotted a deadly sea snake and my goggles steamed…
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