One of the last spots on the Chernobyl Tour is the abandoned town of Pripyat, which may be one of the most interesting areas to explore. Pripyat was built in the 1970s and named after the river. It’s purpose was…
A quick guide to temple etiquette for the major world religions
An important aspect of ethical travel is having sensitivity towards other cultures and an awareness of the correct etiquette when visiting religious establishments. This is a list of the most popular world religions by the number of worshippers and ones…
11 travel safety tips for backpackers that might save your life
Travelling can be perilous at times and I’ve seen terrible things with my own eyes, so I think it’s so important to look after yourselves and others, if you can. I’m not going to tell you how to live your…
Safe Travel: How to avoid jellyfish and treat minor stings
Jellyfish can turn even the most peaceful swim or snorkel into an anxiety-inducing experience so here are some top tips to avoid jellyfish and how to treat minor stings. This post may contain affiliate links There are around 200 species…
9 wonderful things to see and do in Battambang in Cambodia
Battambang is slightly off the Cambodian tourist track of Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and the islands, but it’s a great place for budget travellers and it’s much more than just the bamboo train! I recommend hiring a moped to get…
7 ways to judge the eco-friendly credentials of your eco-resort
If you love travel and you love the planet, then you may consider staying in an eco resort, but how can you tell if your accommodation lives up to its eco-friendly credentials? Staying in an eco-friendly hotel isn’t the only…
Wildlife watching around Lake Balaton in Hungary
On my second visit to Hungary, we decided to try our hand at birdwatching and wildlife spotting in Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park on the shores of Lake Balaton for my boyfriend’s birthday. We arrived in Budapest and spent the night there…
My top ten non-fiction travel books to read on the road
As we can’t travel at the moment, I thought I would take a stroll down memory lane to share some of the non-fiction travel books that have inspired me. I’ve included a mixture of my favourites, in order to encompass…
Places you will visit on the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone tour
Early in the morning on New Year’s Day of 2017 we dragged our tired asses out of bed and went on what would turn out to be one of the best days out of our travelling lives. It sounds like…
Why does Slovenia cull their bear population?
I love Slovenia, it’s one of my favourite European countries as it really is a green and pleasant land. This country is lucky to have Europe’s largest population of brown bears. The only problem is that they cull them. That’s…
Why Kiev in Ukraine is one of my favourite European cities
I love Ukraine, it’s one of my top 5 favourite European countries. It’s also the biggest in Europe if you exclude the big beast that is Russia. Despite being commonly known as ‘the Ukraine’, when it gained independence the government…
Visiting concentration camps reminds us that genocide hasn’t gone away
Auschwitz began as a prison within a disused army barracks in 1940. It grew into the largest centre to exterminate Jews in Europe. Close by were Birkenau and Monowitz. Out of the 1-1.5 million people murdered within the walls of…