A couple of years ago I took the solo trip of a lifetime, and travel blogged my way around the world. Here’s my – admittedly rather shaky – attempt to sum up my experience in video form. Nine countries and seven months in four minutes.
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Fried bread, beer and the Republic of Uzupis: Why quirky Vilnius should be your next winter break destination
Visiting Vilnius was never that high up on my bucket list. A festive trip to the capital of Lithuania quickly changed my mind. Here’s why it should have been, and why you should add this winter wonderland to yours.
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Everyone should try Lithuania’s ‘Snacks to Beer’
Lithuanian cuisine boasts a whole category named ‘snacks to beer’: deliciously unhealthy treats to sustain you while you enjoy a few hearty ales.
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The fascinating Sri Lankan head waggle
I was sat on a hard bench, riding third class on one of Sri Lanka’s charming pale blue locomotives as I enjoyed the ‘most beautiful train journey in the world’. The route took us through the stunning hill country and tea plantations that stretch from the holy city of Kandy…
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Saving face in Southeast Asia: Keep calm on Khao San Road
Kayaking in Vietnam’s turquoise Ha Long Bay, boating among colourful stalls at the floating markets in Bangkok, relaxing on the paradisiacal beaches of Bali. A yoga retreat in Laos’ leafy Luang Prabang, perhaps, or swimming in the waters of Kuang Si. When we think about a trip to Southeast Asia,…
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