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Visit Comino Island And Blue Lagoon in Malta
Comino Island is more than just the Blue Lagoon. With its jagged cliffs, creeks, two small beaches, coves, 17th-century tower and a coastline dotted with caves; it’s a great place to explore on foot.
Why No One Cares About Your Travels
It is a common complaint of veteran long-term travellers everywhere. You return for a visit to your home town, excited to tell friends your tales of hiking the Camino de Santiago or the amazing oysters you sucked fresh from the sea in Cancale, France, and no one...
How To Visit the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples in Malta
Hagar Qim Temple The ancient temples of Hagar Qim (which means standing stones) stands on top of a hill, overlooking the Mediterranean sea and the uninhabited islet of Fifla, not far from the village of Qrendi. Just 500 metres down the hill from Ħaġar Qim is another...
Portuguese Food – What Will You Find on the Menu?
Stumped reading Portuguese menus? Don’t know much about the food in Portugal? Take a look and find out what typical Portuguese foods are!
Cost of Living in Antwerp, Belgium
Thinking about making a move to Belgium but unsure about the cost of living in Antwerp? Look here to get a rundown of it all by a local!
Cost of Living in Portugal
Cost of Housing in Portugal Our Home In Portugal Naturally, housing is a major factor in the cost of living in Portugal. We are retired and live in a four-bedroom house near the sea on Portugal’s Silver Coast, just a one-hour drive north of Lisbon. For us, having...
What Does It Cost To Live in Cape Town, South Africa
Confused about what is costs to live in Cape Town, South Africa. Want to know the good places to live and the lifestyle? See it all broken down by a local!
Fun Things You Should Do In Tavira, Portugal
Tavira, Portugal was by far our favourite town in the Algarve. We had taken a five-day road trip through the Algarve from Sagres to Tavira. Have to say, the coastal scenery along the way in the Algarve is spectacular, as were some of the inland villages and towns we...
Why I Needed To Study Portuguese at Lusa Language School – Again!
I love having a go at learning new languages. Unfortunately for me, however much I try, I’m never going to be a polyglot. I’ve always wanted to be like my Dutch friend who effortlessly switches between Dutch, English, French, German and Cantonese as if being fluent in...
Cost of Living in Romania
Bucharest - Smârdan Street - (CC) Stefan Jurcă What is the cost of living in Romania? I was born and raised in Bucharest, so living here was more a natural consequence of my life than a real choice. I just chose not to move! I got so used to staying here so that...
Iberian Wolf Sanctuary in Portugal
We Got To See The Wolves Up Close I love seeing animals in the wild, and if I can’t see them in the wild, then a sanctuary is the next best thing. When I discovered that the Iberian Wolf Sanctuary was less than an hour’s drive from our home on Portugal’s Silver Coast,...
Cost Of Living In Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and is the economic powerhouse of the country. Delhi has been the capital of the powerful kingdoms of India since the 12th century making it one of the longest-served capital in the world. People from the northern part of India immigrates...
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking
We Stayed At The Base Of Mount Batur The Day Before Our Sunrise Trek The Family's Private Temple in Songan, Indonesia Since Mount Batur sunrise trekking tours start with a 2 AM hotel pickup on the coast, and because most of those tours don’t go to the summit, Sarah...
Cost of Living in Leeds Per Month
Leeds is a vibrant city packed full of culture and history in West Yorkshire. It's a Mecca for Art, music, and theatregoers and has a wealth of museums to cater for all. Luckily, the cost of living in Leeds is much more affordable than London or other cultural...
Cost of Living in Muscat, Oman
Sultan Qaboos Mosque in, Muscat Oman I was born and raised up in the wonderful Arabian capital of Muscat in Oman, obviously not out of choice but this city gave me every reason to stay back for twenty years from then. Unlike its more popular and happening neighbor...
Cost of Living in Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Bay - Photo by Andrius Arbaciauskas Croeso i Caerdydd! (Welcome to Cardiff!) Cardiff – the second smallest capital city in the UK is the most multicultural, modern and vibrant city in Wales. Despite only having 357 thousand residents (not even top 10 in the...
Cost of Living in Mumbai, India
I Love Mumbai Look, I won’t sugarcoat it for you: it’s hard to live in Mumbai. It’s super dirty, super crowded, super chaotic, but, and you knew this was coming, it’s also SUPER NICE. People are great; it has an awesome vibe, which I think all great thriving...
Cost of Living in Goa, India
Beaches in Goa (Photo CC - Flickr Silver Blu3) Goa is one of those wonderful places in the world where everyone wants to travel to. With beautiful beaches, adventurous activities, waterfalls and finger licking good food, Goa has it all! With all that going for it,...
The Complete Three Week Buenos Aires and Patagonia Itinerary
Our Argentina Itinerary Our Buenos Aires and Patagonia Itinerary Includes Everything From Nightlife to Penguins Are you thinking of flying to South America and visiting Argentina? International flights are long and can be expensive. We flew from Europe, but there are...
What Does It Cost To Live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
View Of Vancouver Harbor Everyone has heard of this fabulous place in Southwestern Canada, and despite the cost of living in Vancouver, half the world wants to live here! From our snow-capped mountains to the crystal-clear waters surrounding the city, Vancouver is a...
Jon & Sarah
It seemed almost inevitable that we, Jonathan and Sarah, would one day meet: two independent travellers from different corners of the globe, we shared a bond that many travellers experience, a mutual love of adventure and a belief that the planet is a better place when people leave their comfort zones and discover new lands and cultures. So, when our paths finally