Travel Reviews

Checking in to Corniglia in Italy
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Checking into Camogli, The Best of Italy

Portofino and Cinque Terre might get all the attention in this region of Italy but the colourful, small and often over looked Camogli deserves a check in to enjoy the simple slower life.
Cheap Flights
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20 tips + hacks for cheap flights

"How do you travel so much" they say. "It's all about cheap flights" I say. So here they are, 20 tips that are gonna get you killer savings. You're welcome...
Best Accommodation Sri Lanka
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12 Alternative Accommodation options

Bored of Hotels? Want to get local? Need a free place to crash or fancy something new? Whether you are broke, intrigued or looking to settle down these 12 travel accommodation ideas could help find your next 'home'...
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Cambodian Genocide: The Killing Fields & S21 Prison

Cambodia is a country with a heartbreaking and recent history. The Killing Fields and S21 Prison now welcome tourists to try and understand this dark past It is not often I am reduced to tears in public, but here tragic history consumed me.
A weekend in Northern France with Brittany Ferries
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A weekend in Northern France with Brittany Ferries

Castles, cheese, crepes and character. Exploring Normandy and Brittany for the weekend is an ideal side trip from either Paris or by ferry from the South of England. Even if you keep failing your driving test like moi!
Temples of Yogyakarta
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Yogyakarta Temples: Visiting Borobudur & Prambanan

Java, the largest of Indonesia's island's is home to two world class UNESCO temples. In Yogyakarta, Borobudur & Prambanan are standout sights.
Sunrise angkor wat photography
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24 Angkor Wat Photos to increase Wanderlust

Lets face it, when people say Cambodia you are probably already thinking of Angelina Jolie and Angkor Wat, right? I am going to let the pictures do the talking. 24 Awesome photos of Angkor Wat (except number 11)...
Vietnam
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26 Ways to Travel Asia cheap: The A to Z

Jump on an Ojek, Explore with a Tuk-Tuk, Sail on a Junk Boat. The A to Z, 26 Ways to travel Asia cheap...
Dan Flying Solo
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Exploring Fraser Island with Unique Fraser

With highway-beaches-airport combos, crystal clear lakes, mantas, champagne pools and the only rainforest known to grow on sand Fraser Island is one unique place. As I learnt, you will want more than one day here...
Sri Lanka Sigiriya
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Climbing Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka

Heights, seriously petrified! But, If I made it to the top then you can too. Climbing Sigiriya rock is well worth it, I have the photo proof right here! Come and explore one of Sri Lankas UNESCO world heritage sights and discover the remains of history.
Balloons over Bagan review
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The Best Bagan Sunrise Spot? In the air…

The breathtaking sight of sunrise over the old Pagan Kingdom is one of my all time top travel memories. But is a flight with Balloons over Bagan worth the crazy money and is it the right thing to do?
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Not screwing up Mount Bromo without a tour

Crap, it's already 4am! I was cussing myself for not getting on board the jeep tour, there was no way I would see sunrise now... But, hey, these things have a way of working out. Exploring Mount Bromo without a tour (and very last minute) is totally doable!
Kandy to Ella train
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The Kandy to Ella train: The worlds most scenic rail journey?

The Kandy to Ella train journey is often described as one of the worlds most scenic. Slow down and enjoy this slow ride through misty tea plantations.
Safari in Sri Lanka
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On Safari in Sri Lanka

A Safari in Sri Lanka allows you to get up close to Elephants in the wild as well as a whole host of animal life. Welcome to Minneriya National Park.
The Ghan Train
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The Ghan Review: An argument for air travel?

The Ghan Review, train travel from a bygone era - think romance and relaxation. But does a whole day on a train have relevance in the modern world?