They say it's not the destination but how you get there. This is definitely both! Places to visit, stay and must do excursions!
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Airbnb
I reccomend using a wise card when travelling, as I can add money and convert it to most currencies you can get a card to add to the wallet on your phone. You can use contactless but also draw out cash from machines.
Wise
Absolutely love to travel with this. It's simple to use and helps me to calm the mind when I travel.
Xumann Portable Watercolor Palette, 12 Colors
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ECOHUB Travel Compression Packing Cubes 6 Set
Best Airlines
From personal experience
Flew with them to Australia, Great service, friendly staff
Emirates
Got a good deal to fly to Kenya with them. Again service was good and so was food.
Lufthansa
We travelled domestic with them and they were very friendly and helpful.
Malaysia Airlines | Book International & Domestic Flight Tickets |
Italy
A country steeped in history and amazing food!
Cute little village on top of a cliff in the middle of a valley. Well worth a visit. Will need a car to get there or go with a tour operator
CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO (2025) All You Should Know BEFORE You Go (w
Found inside Civita di Bagnoregio Amazing food, also I'm a vegetarian so they had a good selection. I had the pistachio pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes and buratta, followed by some hazelnuts and hazelnuts but liquor which was sooo good
Osteria al Forno di Agnese
I had only ever been outside of it but this time I went in and it was amazing to feel and see the history of the place. It's worth going in and checking it out
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A traditional Italian restaurant in Roma, loved by locals. Food was great and not too expensive either. Def worth a visit.
L'Antica Birreria Peroni
A vegan restaurant in Rome that makes gourmet food. The food was delicious and I I enjoyed making friends with the cats. They are all very sweet and they spent most of the time sleeping in their beds!
ROMEOW CAT BISTROT, Rome - 2025 Reviews & Information
Great view point over looking Rome and the Vatican.
PIAZZALE GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI: Tutto quello che c'è da sapere
Guernsey
Get a ferry from Guernsey to the island of Herm, where no cars are allowed. Walk the whole island along their costal path and chill on the multiple beaches. If your lucky you may even see a puffin!
Herm Island
Very friendly staff, took us out to see sea birds and we even managed to see a puffin! We also saw harbour seals too.
Out the Blue Charters
Visit both little sark and big sark. Walk, cycle or take a horse and carriage around the island. Lots to explore and very scenic.
Sark
Take a walk above the beautiful bay, there is also a restaurant there to take in the sites whilst you eat
Moulin Huet Bay
Malaysia
Was my favourite place when visiting. Beautiful Island, beautiful beaches
Langkawi: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2025)
Recommendation: Take a boat trip around the geopark. Mangrove forest, eagle feeding
Langkawi Global Geopark
The best hotel we stayed at on our whole trip. Very clean, right on the beach, also a swimming pool, friendly staff and good choice of food.
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Kenya
Epic holiday if you love nature and animals, best to see them in their own natural habitat.
They helped to organise a personalised tour for us. We had a friendly driver. Who was very knowledgeable and good at spotting animals! He took very good care of us, 2 women travelling on their own.
Sense of Africa
Highly recommend going here to see the back drop of Kilimanjaro with animals in the foreground. Herds of elephants and other wildlife.
Amboseli National Park
You can see all the big 5 here if you are lucky! We were and many more animals
Masai Mara - Nature's epic safari destination in Kenya
One of the best places we stayed on our whole trip. The staff were friendly and professional, the food was good, we were located right near the hippos and saw kingfishers from our balcony.
Luxury Hotel in Masai Mara | Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Another amazing place to stay with animals walking around the grounds, zebra, giraffe, antelope.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort: Homepage
A unique and amazing place to stay. Went for a yoga retreat. Left with amazing memories friendly staff, fresh cooked meals. Amazing views and at one with nature. Highly recommend
Watamu Treehouse
New Zealand
Visit the Coromandel | 100% Pure New Zealand
An experience like no other, dig your own hot pool right on the beach, where the hot springs meet the sea.
Hot Water Beach in the The Coromandel
Your own slice of heaven, there is a little hike to this little gem hidden away.
New Chums Beach
Highly recommend. This nature reserve is best place to visit if you want to completely relax. Everyone who worked there was lovely as well.
Kapiti Island
Australia
One of my favourite places I visited in Australia hands down.
Guide to Airlie Beach - Tourism Australia
Crew were excellent, food was really good. We went to Betty's beach and got to see part of the Great Barrier Reef.
Lady Enid - Barefoot Luxury Day Sailing
Azores
If you get a chance to go... GO!
Where the Atlantic meets thermal. Nice and warm for a lovely swim in nature.
Ponta da Ferraria
A little waterfall hidden away! We were lucky enough to find it.
Salto do Cabrito
A little hidden gem, thermal baths.
Ofecina das Caldeiras
Fantastic place to stay and to learn to surf
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Beautiful and relaxing luxury boutique hotel in Furnas
