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Best hostels in Cusco | where to stay before and after the Inca Trail

Posted on June 4, 2019January 20, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel is located in the beautiful San Blas district with scenic views over Cusco
04
Jun

Planning to hike the Inca Trail, or another route near Cusco? First you need to choose your base in this historic Peruvian city.

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The perfect 2-day Venice itinerary for sightseeing and discovery

Posted on May 3, 2019January 5, 2021 by Alex Trembath
03
May

If you’re stopping by in Venice on your travels, here’s how you can see all the city’s highlights in just 48 hours.

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Alternative London walking tour: self-guided route with map

Posted on December 15, 2018June 25, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Nomadic Community Gardens has been created in a former derelict wasteland space
15
Dec

The East End of London is home to some of the UK capital’s most intriguing history, as well as a vibrant creative arts scene.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Cities, Europe, London, United Kingdom 1 Comment
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Best hostels in Lima + guide to the backpacker districts

Posted on December 5, 2018February 5, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Pariwana Hostel is located on Parque Kennedy in the heart of Miraflores
05
Dec

Lima, one of South America’s biggest and most exciting cities, has a wide range of budget accommodation for backpackers.

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Valparaíso street art: the story behind Chile’s cultural capital

Posted on November 21, 2018May 4, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Part of a mural by Valparaíso artist Inti, which is painted across three buildings
21
Nov

Is this the best place in the world for street art? We think so. Welcome to Valparaíso, the cultural capital of Chile.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Chile, Cities, History, Valparaiso 3 Comments
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Lithuanian food in Vilnius: what to eat and where to eat it

Posted on November 9, 2018September 8, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Potato is a prominent ingredient used in Lithuanian food, comprising the basis of the national dish cepelinai
09
Nov

Lithuania’s capital city, Vilnius, is at the heart of the country’s centuries-old culinary traditions.

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13 awesome Vilnius pubs for Lithuanian craft beer

Posted on November 3, 2018September 8, 2020 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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10 things to do in Sucre, Bolivia’s White City

Posted on October 8, 2018January 17, 2020 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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Slovakian food in Bratislava: what to eat and where to eat it

Posted on September 19, 2018May 11, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Creamy garlic soup served in a giant bread roll in Meštiansky Pivovar, Bratislava’s oldest brewery
19
Sep

The Slovak capital’s hearty cuisine will satisfy even the largest of appetites. We explore the best places to eat in Bratislava.

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Lima in 2 days: the perfect itinerary for backpackers

Posted on May 27, 2018January 29, 2020 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 a couple of days.

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