Destinations, Germany

Where to Stay in Berlin: Best Areas and Hotels

Germany’s enormous capital is a never-ending sea of history, art, architecture and culture, and a beloved adopted home for many Europeans, for good reason. If you’re about to visit, let me introduce you to this amazing city – where to stay in Berlin, an introduction to Berlin’s major neighbourhoods, some of Berlin’s best hotels, things …

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Destinations, Namibia

Accommodation In Windhoek: A Beginner’s Guide

Coming to Windhoek? I’m excited for you! Namibia is a unique place. It’s down in the southwest of Africa and quite different to any other country in the region. Windhoek, the capital, is a small but lively city, where development is rapidly taking place and is becoming more modern every day. All your western comforts …

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Namibia, Destinations

Mini Movie: Hostel Life In Swakopmund, Namibia

The backstory to this video: I went to Swakopmund in late 2017 to do some surfing on the African west coast. This is supposed to be one of the best places in the world to surf, and has one of the most famous waves in the world that breaks along Skeleton Bay. I’m not good …

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Zimbabwe, Destinations, Stories

A Day In Harare

I’m staying with a girl called Lyn. Couchsurfer. I’m sitting on her couch, relaxing with a cup of tea. Getting here though, was bit of an adventure. It was middle of the afternoon when I landed in Harare. Small flight. Lyn had already given me all the instructions the day before. “To get to my …

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Destinations, Singapore

Where To Stay In Singapore: The Ultimate Guide

Singapore is a gem. It’s easy to get around, cheap flights in and out every day, and the food is some of the best in the world (seriously, I spent 80% of my time eating). I’d say this is one of the best countries to visit as a family – endless activities, no need to …

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Destinations, Namibia

A Few Thoughts On Namibia

A few weeks ago I didn’t know anything about Namibia, other than the fact that the new Mad Max was filmed there (and even that didn’t mean much – I still haven’t seen it). I just figured the country had a lot of desert. I also noticed their rugby team was full of white guys …

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Destinations, Stories, Switzerland

Things Are Nice In Switzerland

I arrived in Switzerland on a cold morning. I forget which day exactly, Friday I think. I’d just stepped off an overnight bus from Berlin, still a little sleepy, and hovered around the bus station trying to find my bearings. A Starbucks was nearby, so I stood outside, praying to the travel gods for a …

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Destinations, New Zealand

30 Free Things To Do In New Zealand!

It’s true – New Zealand is a great place to visit. However, people always seem to have one major complaint about my home country – it’s too expensive. And this, is also true. After many years of travel, I can confirm that New Zealand, particularly the big cities, are some of the most expensive places …

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