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The Best Cotswold Villages For A Different Slice Of English Charm

The Best Cotswold Villages For A Different Slice Of English Charm

The Cotswold villages are an embodiment of picture-perfect English countryside. But there’s hidden variety in these rural charmers. Here’s our list of the best Cotswolds villages to visit, each offering something a little different. Against

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How Hostels Work: The Essential Things You Need To Know

I love hostels! I’ve stayed in many hundreds of them around the world, in places ranging from New York to London to Tokyo — and from Cali in Colombia to Yerevan in Armenia. Hostels are

Guide To Colombia’s Pacific Coast (Chocó & Bahía Solano)

Guide To Colombia’s Pacific Coast (Chocó & Bahía Solano)

I went to the Pacific Coast of Colombia principally because it is one of the rainiest places on Earth. Being such a lover of rain, I was thrilled to find it’s just rain, rain, rain

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15 Cheapest Countries to Travel in Europe

Think Europe is an expensive continent to travel? Then think again! While regions such as Western Europe and the Nordics are known to be very expensive, there are also many countries in Europe where it’s

Best Hostels & Ecolodges In Minca (With Best Areas To Stay)

Best Hostels & Ecolodges In Minca (With Best Areas To Stay)

The mountain town of Minca truly burst onto the Colombia travel scene a few years ago and has been a favourite since. Staying in Minca revolves entirely around being in nature, with hostels competing to

Salento Is Overcrowded — But Here Are 3 Secret Alternatives

Salento Is Overcrowded — But Here Are 3 Secret Alternatives

If you’ve merely even glanced at itineraries for Colombia, you’ll surely already know of Salento, one of its most-mentioned destinations. This mountain town is just a short hop from Cocora Valley, home of the world’s

8 Best Hostels In Medellin (In 4 Different Neighborhoods)

8 Best Hostels In Medellin (In 4 Different Neighborhoods)

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Medellin was a pretty terrible place to be. But despite transforming itself into a safe and welcoming city, its lingering reputation long kept it a secret. Now, the word

The Most Beautiful and Interesting Places to Visit in the UK

From medieval castles in brooding mountains to elegant cities steeped in history, there are many inspiring places to visit in the UK. Here are the best destinations to reinvigorate your senses and explore this wonderful

Starting a Travel Blog In 2022 (Setup + Growth + Income)

Are you thinking of starting a travel blog? Then you’ve come to the right page, as I’ll be sharing with you my best tips that will help you get started — based on my experience

Best spots for an invigorating wild swim in the Lake District

With misty lakes, meandering rivers and hidden tarns, there are hundreds of places to wild swim in the Lake District. Here are our top 10 swimming spots for both family activities and secluded bliss. As