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Twitter Pinterest Facebook Wordpress This post may contain affiliate links from brands. If you’re still getting used to travelling alone and want some inspiration for your next trip, here’s 7 of my favourite city breaks for solo travellers. Berlin, Germany Germany is one of the 10 largest countries in Europe, so you’ll need a few …
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Twitter Pinterest Facebook Wordpress This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. Hostels are a great way to help keep your trip costs down and gives you an opportunity to make …
Twitter Pinterest Facebook WordPress This post may contain affiliate links from brands. There’s always something to think about when it comes to your holiday plans from exploring, relaxing, socialising. Outside of the fun stuff, here’s 5 travel tips for before you go and while you’re away. Contents 1. Travel insurance 2. UK Passport validity 3. …
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The UK officially left the European Union in January 2020. Since then, new rules and regulations now threaten the simplicity of travel we once all knew. Now, how you travel, what you may need to be able to travel and what you need while abroad have changed. Read on for 5 post-Brexit UK travel tips. …
Twitter Pinterest Facebook WordPress This post may contain affiliate links from brands. This means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. If it’s your first time in New York, you’ll probably want a head start navigating its transport network. Whether you’re staying in the heart of Manhattan or …
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Twitter Pinterest Facebook WordPress Are you heading to the Big Apple for the first time soon? If you are, then here’s 8 tips for taking the New York City Subway while there. The New York City Subway The New York City Subway consists of more than 400 stations across more than 30 lines. The network …
Are you planning to drive while on holiday for the first time? If you are, then there’s a few things to think about before you hire your first car, scooter or bike abroad. Keep reading for 10 tips for car hire abroad for the first time. 1. Remember to take your driving licence The first …
Travel in 2020 has come to a halt. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the daily lives of everyone globally. While the world is on lockdown it means that only essential travel is permitted – if you’re stranded abroad and need to get home. If you’re an avid traveller like me, here are 6 travel-inspired …
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This post may contain affiliate links from brands. This means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. With cheaper prices and dorm style rooms, hostels are popular among those travelling for long periods of time, groups and of course, solo travellers. If you’ve not stayed in a hostel …
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If you’re not going to rent a car or scooter while in Hvar, like me you’ll need to use local buses to get to and from the other main towns on the island. I’ll take you through how to get to Jelsa, Vrboska and Stari Grad by bus from Hvar Town. Contents The best …
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Did you know Salzburg was only an hour and 45 minutes away from Munich? If you’re in Munich for a few days, why not plan a day to visit this city steeped in musical history. Read on for how to get to Salzburg from Munich in a day. Tickets to Salzburg To get you …
Halkidiki in Greece is a great place to visit on a solo travel trip. It’s not far from the city of Thessaloniki and along its three peninsulas you’ll find beautiful beaches, lush greenery with pretty villages or bustling resorts. If you’re planning to get to one of Halkidiki’s legs, here’s how to get from Thessaloniki …
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Which Greek islands should I visit? This is probably the first of many questions you’ll ask when you think about an island hopping trip in Greece. Deciding which of its islands to visit, like the Cyclades islands, can actually be a hard choice. The more you start to look into them, the harder it will be …
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When you first see Meteora you’ll wonder how you’ll get around its vast landscape. There may only be one, but the Meteora bus will get you to where you need to go! To give you an idea of getting around Meteora by bus, read on! The Meteora Bus and it’s route The Meteora Bus …
Beautiful Sithonia is the second leg of Halkidiki’s (Chalkidiki) three peninsulas. Kassandra is the first and Athos the third. With more than 60 beaches dotted around Sithonia’s coastline, you’ll seriously be spoilt for choice! Follow me as I hop between 5 of the best beaches in Sithonia to help you decide. I started my journey …
Getting from the airport to Munich city centre is pretty easy and you have a few options to get you there. Inside Munich Airport By train and metro (S-Bahn and U-Bahn) There’s actually no direct connection between Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss International Airport and the Munich Metro. The most common way to get to the …
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When you decide to go on your first solo trip there’s already a lot to think about. Once the planning is out the way, for a moment (or few) you’ll wonder if you made the right choice to go solo. If you’re still unsure of your adventure alone, here’s my advice on how to make …
Island hopping around Greece sounds like pure bliss – and it is! But the process of booking multiple ferries to get you between each one can be daunting. If visiting some of the Greek islands is on your solo travel bucket list, then here’s my 5 tips to book Greek ferries for your first island …
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At only 20 kilometres long, you can easily get around the island of Formentera. If you’re about to visit or you’re looking for the best method of transport while there, here’s my advice and tips on how to get around Formentera island by car, scooter, bus or bike! Hiring a car, scooter or ATV The …
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Getting to the airport can sometimes feel like a hassle when there are a few of you. When you finally get there it can still be a bit of a headache with many processes to get through. Solo travel helps ease some of that because there’s only yourself to sort out. The trip to the …
Formentera is a beautiful island about 30-40 minutes away from Ibiza Town by boat. You’ll find getting to Formentera pretty easy, but it involves two journeys. You’ll need to take a flight and a ferry since the island doesn’t have its own airport. If you’ve never been and want to visit, here’s a rundown on …
Travelling to Europe after Brexit Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Seems to be all the rage right now yet strangely no one seems to know what’s going on with it. Will we leave and if so, with or without baggage?! One thing that’s clear though, is that nothing is actually clear at all! With no definitive answer …
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You tend to opt for the quickest route when travelling abroad, but there are always other options to consider. I decided to take the coach to Paris instead of flying or going by Eurostar mainly because prices during the UK’s summer bank holiday were more than I wanted to pay. I’d forgotten the number of …
If travelling solo is something you’ve been thinking of, why not plan your first trip in 2019. Make it your challenge for the year! To help you decide whether it’s right for you, here are 10 reasons why you should travel solo. 1. Independence No doubt about it, solo travel means you’re completely dependent on …
Another trip to Rome! Even though I’d been before, I was keen to visit again. One of the main reasons for doing so was the sudden urge I had to photograph some of the most well-known ancient monuments in the city, like the Colosseum and St Peter’s Basilica. Both of which I’d captured the first …
Santorini’s one of the most well-known Greek islands and is visited by many people each year. If you’ve never been or you’re thinking of going, here’s why you should visit Santorini. The start of Santorini Thousands of years ago, a volcanic eruption sunk the centre of Santorini island, leaving a Caldera – a flooded cauldron-like …
When you ask where to visit in Amsterdam a few well known attractions and places get mentioned – Anne Frank House; Rijksmuseum; Rembrandt; Leidseplein; Heineken Experience; Red Light District; Vondelpark or the Van Gogh Museum. If you’re looking to add a few different spots to that list, here are 5 lesser-known things to do and …
If you’re anything like me, when you book a trip, tour or any part of your holiday, you want to know how to prepare or will have questions. The same happened when I booked my first ever solo trip and booked a Santorini boat tour through my hotel. Have you just booked or would like …
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Many cities now have travel passes that offer free travel as well as other incentives depending on the type you buy. You’ve probably wondered if you should get a city pass, tourist card, standard travel card or just walk everywhere. I did and bought the Roma Pass. So now you’re thinking about getting around Rome …
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Getting around Italy by train Getting around Italy by train – 5 cities, in 5 nights. A few of my friends thought this was a very adventurous plan, one of whom is from Italy himself. They wondered if I’d be able to do it. If you read the latest from my travel diary, you’ll know …
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Next was Florence – the second city on my 5 cities in 5 nights Italian trip. I wasn’t staying far from Florence’s main train station, Santa Maria Novella, which meant I was quite close to the centre. If you’re heading there soon or if the city is on your travel bucket list, here are my …
Super sunset Watching the sunset in Santorini, Greece has to be one of the main things you need to do if you ever visit this island. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that no trip to Santorini is complete unless take some time to do this! On my first solo holiday to …
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Beaches, beaches A trip to a beach is on a lot of people’s list when they visit Santorini, but make sure you visit the Red, White and Black beaches while you’re there. </p><h4>Unique in different ways</h4><p>Even if you don’t spend time relaxing on their shores, but pass by on a boat, you have to get a …
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ATV rentals in Santorini, Greece If you’ve never rented an ATV before (an all-terrain vehicle also known as a quad bike), they’re great for getting around and perfect if you don’t want to hire a car while on <a href=”https://riavistas.com/8-tips-if-youve-just-booked-a-santorini-boat-tour-greece/”>Santorini</a>. It was my first time renting a quad bike, so here are a few things …
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I had all the main things sorted and out of the way, so it was time to look at getting to and from the airport while at home and away. <h4>Getting to the airport while at home </h4> <p>Getting to the airport is now pretty simple but there’s still a few things to consider. The …
Finding a place to stay may seem easy at first, but the options you have to choose from can start to make it a little time consuming. With so many deals available on accommodation, it can be tempting to give things a quick once-over and just hit the ‘buy’ button. Before you do that, give yourself …
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Your first solo holiday You’ve decided to travel solo, so where should you go on your first solo holiday? Before you start throwing ideas around, here are a few things to think about before you make up your mind. Do what feels comfortable If it’s your first time travelling alone, then don’t feel you have …
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