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To better understand Lonely Planet’s recently launched Experience London guide, I joined a one-off walking tour. Led by travel writer Tharik Hussain, the walk was an opportunity to explore the capital with a fresh perspective. Thanks to the new Experience Guides by Lonely Planet, I took to the streets with their guidebook in my hand and found myself inspired […]
Hidden away in the region of northwestern Turkey lies the small town of Mudurnu. There’s no reason to visit Mudurnu except for one peculiar site; Burj Al Babas. Burj Al Babas is the perfect example of a property development project gone wrong! Home to fairytales castle taken right out of Disney films, the multi-million dollar […]
South Africa may have three capitals, yet most locals and tourists would conclude that Johannesburg, more commonly referred to as Jo’burg, deserves that title. With its progressive attitude, the city offers visitors history, heritage and a culture unlike any other. If it’s your first time in South Africa, Jo’burg is the place to start. With […]
Visiting the capital of England doesn’t have to be expensive. London is equipped for all types of travellers from luxury-seekers to budget travellers and history buffs to intrepid travellers. Whilst visitors do end up visiting many sites that have entry fees, there’s a lot to experience for no cost at all! With so much to […]
Checking COVID travel requirements prior to booking a holiday seems like a never-ending part of the planning process! Do I need to be vaccinated? What if I’m already vaccinated; do I need a test or booster? These are the questions being discussed and running through our minds, which is still the case for many of […]
On Tuesday 26 July, Croatia officially opened the new Peljesac Bridge. Connecting two parts of the country, the 1.5-mile bridge links the mainland to the southern peninsula known as Peljesac. For Croatians, this means reducing travel time for those travelling between Split and Dubrovnik. With breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and the Mali Ston […]