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A guide to Lithuanian craft beer (and the best Vilnius bars to try it)

Posted on November 3, 2018March 31, 2021 by Alex Trembath
Lithuania has a vibrant independent beer scene with roots dating back centuries
03
Nov

While Lithuania’s beer scene is rooted in the north, Vilnius is the ideal place to sample craft beer from all over the country.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Cities, Europe, Food and drink, Lithuania 16 Comments
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Bolivia itinerary and travel guide: the classic two-week route

Posted on October 23, 2018March 8, 2022 by Alex Trembath
23
Oct

Bolivia, a land of vast salt flats, sprawling jungle and Andean cities, is a paradise for curious travellers and scenery seekers.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Itineraries, South America 12 Comments
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Salar de Uyuni tour: a guide to Bolivia’s ultimate adventure

Posted on October 15, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Salar de Uyuni word's largest salt flat Bolivia
15
Oct

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat. The remnant of an ancient salt lake, it’s a scene from another planet.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni, South America 3 Comments
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10 things to do in Sucre, Bolivia’s White City

Posted on October 8, 2018May 11, 2021 by Alex Trembath
Recoleta, a 20-minute walk from the historic centre, offers a great view over Sucre
08
Oct

A maze of whitewashed buildings and red-tiled rooftops, Bolivia’s Sucre is one of the great colonial cities of South America.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Cities, South America, Sucre, Things to do 12 Comments
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How much does a Bolivia trip cost? Here’s what we spent

Posted on October 4, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Train tracks in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
04
Oct

We spent two weeks travelling through Bolivia and kept a record of our spending. This analysis explores our trip costs in detail.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Money, South America 3 Comments
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How I conquered my fears to bike down Bolivia’s Death Road

Posted on September 25, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lisa Pool
North Yungas Road in Bolivia is renowned as one of the world's most dangerous roads
25
Sep

The idea of mountain biking down ‘the world’s most dangerous road’ in Bolivia terrified me, but I did it anyway.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, Lifestyle, South America 1 Comment
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Cholita wrestling in La Paz: a unique Bolivian showpiece

Posted on September 13, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Cholita wrestlers in action at Multifuncional Ceja de el Alto, La Paz
13
Sep

The once-downtrodden cholita women of Bolivia take centre stage in La Paz for a spectacle like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Bolivia, South America, Things to do 6 Comments
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The perfect Lima 2 day itinerary for backpackers

Posted on May 27, 2018August 5, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Plaza Mayor Lima
27
May

Despite the magnitude of Lima, we found the Peruvian capital’s highlights easy to navigate in just 2 days.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Cities, Itineraries, Lima, Peru, South America 29 Comments
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Poker in Vietnam: my search for a game in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on May 19, 2018August 4, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Poker in Vietnam: my table in the early stages of the tournament
19
May

In Vietnam it’s only legal to play poker if you’re a foreigner. But where can you find a game? I tried to find out.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Ho Chi Minh City, Poker, Vietnam 4 Comments
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Things to do in Savannakhet: a two-day itinerary

Posted on May 9, 2018July 29, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Stilted restaurants on Bungva Lake Savannakhet
09
May

Savannakhet doesn’t often feature in travellers’ plans for Laos. We spent two days exploring it.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Itineraries, Laos, Savannakhet 3 Comments
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