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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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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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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 …
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 …
If you love a good view and want to see the city from a different perspective, here’s where you can get sky high in the city of Paris, France.
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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Things to see and do Rome is a bustling city with lots of monuments and landmarks. As you wander around the city no matter the path you take, you’ll find ancient structures nestled in the narrow streets and as centre pieces in its vibrant squares. With so many things to take in, I’ve narrowed down …
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It was beach day! I was going to visit the Red and White beaches of Santorini. On my second visit to Oia for the sunset, I’d met two people from Brazil. It was their first time in Greece as well and they were staying in Perissa. We’d travelled back from Oia together and decided to meet …
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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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After a nice relaxing day, a stroll along Perissa beach in the evening is a must! The strip was buzzing and there were a lot of people out and in the bars and restaurants that lined it. I heard the place I’d stay for the evening long before I saw it, and as I approached, …
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 …
I was ready to explore on my own after driving an ATV to the beaches with the others. My first ATV drive alone would be visiting Ancient Thera. It didn’t take me long at all to get there from where I was staying, and to be honest I’m glad I took the ATV. I’d definitely …
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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I was so captivated by the view I’d seen the night before, that I wanted to see it again. I had to get to the Castle of Oia. I’d found out it was the place everyone was heading to that evening. Now knowing of this vantage point, I’d be making another trip to Oia – …
After leaving the hot springs, the next part of our boat tour in Santorini would take us to another island in the Caldera before heading to Oia. Thirasia island Thirasia is a traditional island part of the group of volcanic islands in Santorini. Despite being the second largest, Thirasia is actually a very quiet village …
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A boat tour in Santorini I’d booked a boat tour in Santorini before arriving on the island. The boat tour would take the group around the Caldera, which was created following a number of volcanic eruptions. Consisting of Santorini, the largest of the formed islands, the Caldera was also made up of Nea Kameni – …
A home away from home – Stelios Place I’d looked at hotels, B&Bs and hostels and once I’d narrowed down my top three, I checked out a few reviews for each. Stelios Place stood out more than the others. It wasn’t just the rating or number of reviews it had, it was the quality of …
