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Alternative Amsterdam: 7 Secret Spots in Amsterdam Noord

Published on 14 October, 2015

“It’s ugly, isn’t it?” I looked at my guide, Bas, and he nodded, a big smile on his face. He wasn’t offended, because I guess he knew what was my next comment was going to be. “Ugly, but cool. Very, very cool.” Bas nodded again; his smile hadn’t waiver. We were talking about Amsterdam Noord, an area of Amsterdam that’s situated… Read more →

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If you're looking to explore alternative Amsterdam then get yourself to Amsterdam Noord: creatives, craft brews and all the cool kids. Here's 7 secret spots... Read more →

How to Book Cheap Hotels (with Priceline Express Deals)

Published on 8 November, 2014

As a full-time traveller, if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to find great travel deals. I’m have ninja skills when it comes finding cheap flights, I got over $300 worth of free taxi rides in the USA in one month this year and when I book hotels I’m regularly securing rates that are 30%-60% off the rack rate. In… Read more →

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Want to know how to book cheap hotels with savings up to 50-60%. As a full-time traveller it's been years since I paid full price. Let me show you how.... Read more →

Luxury in Los Cabos Without Visiting a Resort

Published on 14 August, 2014

Looking for a luxury retreat that doesn’t come with the mass tourism experienced you get at a resort, then read on. I recently found the perfect solution at Casa Natalia, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of arty San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Have you ever left a resort feeling more exhausted than when you checked-in? That pretty much… Read more →

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Looking to visit Los Cabos but don't want the frazzled feeling that comes with a mass tourism resort break? Head to Casa Natalia in San Jose del Cabo.... Read more →

Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Casa Particulares in Cuba

Published on 6 June, 2014

If you could trace the origins of the phrase “Mi Casa es Tu Casa” (translation: my house is your house), I’d put money on the phrase being invented in the casa particulares in Cuba. To many people, particularly those most familiar with staying in hotels when they travel, renting a room in a casa particular in cuba is a strange… Read more →

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Sleeping in a stranger's house may seem unusual if you're used to hotels, but there's no better place to stay than the casa particulares in Cuba. Here's why... Read more →

Living the Vida Local: Taking a Vacation Apartment in Berlin

Published on 14 March, 2014

Travel can be exhausting. Ok, that complaint it’s hardly up there with toothache in the pain stakes, but after years of roving around the globe, there are times when I just get tired. Bone-wearily tired. It happened to me in Asia last year and I ended up bundling up my things and returning to Europe early. In many respects, it… Read more →

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I've lost count of the number of places I've stayed when I travel but none of them have felt like home...until I discovered vacation apartment rentals.... Read more →

Backpacking Hawaii? Where to Stay in Hawaii on a Budget

Published on 27 January, 2014

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again, Hawaii is expensive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit on a budget. Whether you’re backpacking Hawaii, trying to achieve a dream honeymoon without taking out your first mortgage or you’re a family on a budget, you may be surprised to know that you can sleep for as little as $18 a… Read more →

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Backpacking Hawaii or just on a budget, there's no need to spend a lot to sleep in Hawaii. Hostels have private rooms as well as dorms and superior quality.... Read more →

Tips For Your First Time Stay In A Hostel

Published on 9 September, 2013

A couple of weekends ago I spent a day in London catching up with my old college room-mate, co-conspirator and long-term best friend. Of course, we see each other when we can but between her adorable children and my flighty nature, getting a full 24-hours together free of laptops and nappies is near impossible. So, we booked a date months… Read more →

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Hostels can be daunting to the uninitiated. If you've never ventured into a hostel and are planning to, here are my tips for a first time stay in a hostel.... Read more →

Clink78 Hostel London: A Night in A Prison Cell

Published on 27 August, 2013

Last weekend I spent a night in a prison cell. Fortunately, I walked free the following day without any (criminal) record of my stay. How? I booked a night at Clink78 hostel in London. Clink78: History If you’re not familiar with Clink78, it is a hostel near Kings Cross train station in London that has a fascinating history dating back… Read more →

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Want to experience a night in a prison cell but with the freedom to leave in the morning without a criminal record? Check out Clink78 Hostel in London.... Read more →

Afternoon Tea at the Langham Hotel London

Published on 21 August, 2013

I’m not much of a planner these days but last weekend has been marked in my diary for months – a much-needed catch up with my old college room-mate, co-conspirator and long-term friend. Of course, we see each other when we can but between her adorable children (note to the eldest: you should be a blogger, you talk more than… Read more →

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Indiana Jo's review of the Theo Fennel Bijoux Afternoon Tea at the Langham Hotel London. Yum savouries and sugary cakes but a poor show on the tea pouring.... Read more →

Why All Female Dorms Are An All Round Bad Idea

Published on 18 June, 2013

It’s an easy mistake to make, assuming that sleeping in all female dorms is a better idea than sharing with smelly boys when you travel, but after years of sharing rooms with both sexes, I’m firmly of the view that mixed-dorms are the much better option. Here’s why all female dorms are an all round bad idea. … Read more →

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It’s easy to assume that all female dorms are better than sharing with boys when you travel, but mixed-dorms are a better option.... Read more →