Tales From My Travels
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Want to learn more about a specific destination? Desire to be entertained by my experiences and insights? Hoping to learn tips and hints for travelling in general? You’ve come to the right place!
Check out my blog posts for all things travel on this page.
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Jam-Packed Japan: More Insanely Authentic Hotel Reviews
Read more: Jam-Packed Japan: More Insanely Authentic Hotel ReviewsThink you know Japan? Check out these authentic hotel reviews in this second dedicated article! The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth alongside photos to inform your travel choices. Find out which was our favourite hotel, and which was the cheapest hotel (and to be honest, you could totally tell).
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Jam-Packed Japan: Genuine Osaka and Tokyo Hotel Reviews
Read more: Jam-Packed Japan: Genuine Osaka and Tokyo Hotel ReviewsOur 3-week adventure in Japan started in Tokyo for 6 nights. Read about our encounter with Tokyo hotels, and both Osaka accommodations through genuine hotel reviews and pics! “Check out” not only some recommendations but also some key observations common to almost every hotel we saw. Sleep tight and don’t let the dinosaurs bite…
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Jam-Packed Japan: Our Mammoth 3-Week Backpacking Adventure
Read more: Jam-Packed Japan: Our Mammoth 3-Week Backpacking AdventureWe spent three weeks backpacking around Japan and exploring 7 cities, a mountain spa retreat and 2 theme parks. Crazy. Get tips and planning inspiration from a downloadable itinerary, detailed and useful logistical information and the all-important financial figures. I’ve tested out the logistics and travel tips, so you don’t have to! Bit cliché, but see for yourself 😊
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Final Days
Read more: Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Final DaysThe ultimate ending to our Busy Brussels trip. Read about museums you should avoid, Belgian beer you certainly mustn’t avoid, and nice surprises along the way. The Christmas markets were hectic and crazy, but I’m glad we went. Take a look at Brussels in December for inspiration and ideas.
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Middley Bit
Read more: Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Middley BitCome check out some of Brussels’ highlights we saw on our third day here. Museum after museum, it was a long day but we saw some awesome cool stuff. I tried some local Belgian cuisine and sampled the beauty that is Belgian Beer. This one day does cover quite a lot. Honest reviews and tips on what to avoid, as well as food and beer! This article has it all.
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The First Days
Read more: Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The First DaysAre the buildings of Brussels calling to you? They come in all shapes, sizes and designs; Brussels has much to offer. Get inspired by days 1-2 of our 5-day Brussels Trip. What worked in our itinerary, or what didn’t… What was great, and what really bored me to tears. Overall, an incredible start to our fabulous five days in Brussels. Yes, there’s food, yes, there’s beer and yes, there are real opinions. Come get them!
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – Volume One
Read more: Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – Volume OneWant a busy itinerary for Brussels? Check out the first Volume in the Busy Brussels series. Find detailed timings, accommodation review, a new tool for booking flights, airport transfer information and real prices paid and researched. Whether you’re looking to travel to Brussels yourself, or are simply curious on what there is on offer, read all about the budget-friendly tips and planned itinerary here!
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Engrossing Europe: Volume Seven – Two Days in Budapest, Hungary
Read more: Engrossing Europe: Volume Seven – Two Days in Budapest, Hungary31 hours in Budapest. Our final destination on our 9-day European Tour. Read about our favourite attraction, plus gain useful insights into the Pizza and Beer River Cruise and the Thermal Baths! A busy, international city waiting to be discovered. Impressive to look at, dynamic to be in. Come and take a look.
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Engrossing Europe: Volume Six – One Day in Bratislava, Slovakia
Read more: Engrossing Europe: Volume Six – One Day in Bratislava, Slovakia20 hours in Bratislava. A city full of quirkiness, come with me to explore Bratislava for an afternoon. Cheese, scaffolding and city views, this city is made of quaint, close-knit streets with the castle towering above. A spacious hotel room to boot, Bratislava was an all-too-quick adventure.
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Engrossing Europe: Volume Five – One Day in Maribor, Slovenia
Read more: Engrossing Europe: Volume Five – One Day in Maribor, Slovenia22 hours in Maribor. Slovenian wine, beer and a relaxing atmosphere. Maribor was a pleasure and an educational blast. From an extensive regional museum, to a historical vine, we enjoyed a day of history and foodie delights. To note: a severe lack of gift shops! Read about my experience of this quaint city.
