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Our Favourite Hikes from Around the World

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017 Charlie Marchant 22 Comments

I used to be a fair weather hiker. I only wanted to hike when I knew it wouldn’t rain or get too cold, when I knew I wouldn’t get too muddy, when I knew I’d be able to get a good view from where I was headed. All that changed when I started travelling. I […]


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Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Mexico City

March 4, 2017February 26, 2017 Charlie Marchant 3 Comments

Being vegetarian in Mexico City was a breeze. Mexico City is one of the most vegetarian-friendly cities in Mexico. We found travelling vegan in Mexico quite challenging, but Mexico City was a breath of fresh air when it came to finding good vegan and vegetarian food options. The thing we did struggle with in Mexico […]


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Mexico City Travel Guide

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 Charlie and Luke Leave a comment

In this Mexico City travel guide, we highlight our top ten things to do in Mexico City and talk about the city’s best neighbourhoods. From where to get the best views of the city, to where to watch Lucha Libre, our Mexico City travel guide covers the city’s main neighbourhoods and the best day-trips. Mexico […]


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San Francisco City Guide

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 Charlie Marchant 3 Comments

In this San Francisco city guide, we explore the best neighbourhoods in the city. From what to do in the Castro to where to eat in Chinatown, our San Francisco neighbourhood guide has all of our favourite finds. San Francisco: a city of bohemian, radical-thinking, inhabitants. It was in San Francisco that the ’Summer of […]


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Backpacking Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

January 24, 2017 Charlie Marchant 9 Comments

Backpacking the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico is an incredible experience. From white sand beaches and swimming with whale sharks to the ruins of Chichen Itsa and watching Mayan ball games, there is a lot for a backpacker to do in one trip. While backpacking the Yucatan peninsula offers an out-of-this-world travel experience, it’s worth noting […]


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Travel Packing List for the Eco-Conscious Traveller

January 2, 2017January 17, 2017 Charlie Marchant 23 Comments

Get organised for your next trip with our travel packing list. Packing light is the way to travel. If you’re an eco-conscious traveller like us or trying to travel with just the bare essentials, then this eco-friendly travel packing list is for you. Got a suitcase? Forget about it. Multiple backpacks? That’s a hassle. All […]


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things to do in Guadalajara

13 Things to Do in Guadalajara, Mexico

December 31, 2016January 13, 2017 Charlie Marchant 8 Comments

When we first arrived in Guadalajara, we weren’t sure what to expect. I had assumed that being Mexico’s second largest city, it wouldn’t be dissimilar from Mexico City. But it is. The two cities are completely different.


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Where Should We Travel in Summer 2017?

December 21, 2016 Luke Nicholson 14 Comments

Where should we travel to in summer 2017? We just can’t decide! I have no idea which city, country or even continent I’ll be on in six months time. I’m 95% sure that it won’t be the same place where Charlie and I are travelling now, but even that’s not certain. As travellers and digital […]


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Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico

Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico

December 12, 2016 Charlie Marchant 7 Comments

Imagine walking into a forest where thousands of dark orange butterflies are swirling through the trees. Sounds like something dreams are made of. That’s what it felt like too.


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Lonely Planet Best Travel Destinations 2017

Best Travel Destinations + WIN Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017

December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 Charlie Marchant 11 Comments

If you’re anything like me, all you want to do is wrap up all snug this Christmas holiday and start planning your 2017 travel adventure. I’ve just read Lonely Planet’s best in travel for 2017 and jotted down the best travel destinations on my travel wishlist. I can’t stop dreaming of snowy pine forests in Canada, eating […]


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