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Cape Town in South Africa is crammed with things to do and home to stunning scenery, natural wildlife, winelands, culture and cuisine. Here’s how to spend an incredible 4 days on this epic Cape Town itinerary....

From heritage trails and historic neighbourhoods to Chinatown, duck tours and Beantown, Boston in November has something for every kind of visitor. From fine art to fine dining and street art to street food let’s check out all the cool things to do in Boston in the fall....

If you’re planning a trip to Slovenia, the chances are that Lake Bled will form part of your itinerary. Lake Bled is the most famous lake in Slovenia, and quite frankly, it’s utterly jaw-dropping. Lake Bled is super easy to get to from Ljubljana Airport. But before I visited Slovenia, I struggled to find useful information specifically about the bus service from Ljubljana Airport to Lake Bled (I ended up reaching out to my Twitter travel friends to help me!). So after going (and...

A well-loved city break on the European travel circuit, I spent 3 days in Amsterdam one December and it did not disappoint. Alive with twinkly lights and chilled by cold nights, come Christmas time Amsterdam transforms into a festive paradise. I quickly came to the conclusion during my short stay that it must be one of the best times of the year to visit. So if you’re thinking of taking a weekend break to The Netherlands this winter, here are the top 5 Christmassy things to do in Amsterdam in...

You might be planning a trip to Cambodia and be asking the question “but what else is there to do in Siem Reap besides temples?”. Well perhaps one of the lesser-known gems that many travellers skim past because they are understandably enchanted by the magic of Angkor Wat is the mighty Tonle Sap Lake and its floating villages (like Kompong Phluk). A visit to Tonle Sap floating village is one of the best things to do in Siem Reap and its uniqueness makes it a definite contender on any...

Fancy spending the weekend in Bath? Whether it’s a hen-do, couples retreat, solo trip, family getaway, or anything else in between, Bath is an excellent choice for a UK city break! Located in the depths of Somerset, Bath is famed for its abundance of curvaceous Georgian architecture, boulevard-style streets, and greens dotted with grand old beech trees. The city is quintessentially English and to help you get the most out of your weekend, I’m going to share with you the perfect 2 days in...