Why should you visit Škofja Loka, Slovenia? Škofja Loka is a picturesque medieval town near Slovenia’s Julian Alps with roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is famous for its rich cultural heritage and is one of the prettier towns of the beautiful Upper Carniola region. We travelled here on one of our road […]
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Why should you visit Idrija Slovenia? Idrija is a popular tourist location in Slovenia due to its geopark, mining and bobbin lacemaking history. It is on the western side of Slovenia, so if you’re doing a road trip from Italy it is a great place to stop. We travelled through Idrija during our road trip
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Why should you visit Zelenci Nature Reserve? Zelenci Nature Reserve (Naravni Rezervat Zelenci) is a gorgeous wetland spanning around 15 hectares. It is located in the valley between Podkoren in Ratece, in Kranjska Gora (if you’re driving to Kranjska Gora from Italy, you’ll go past Zelenci Nature Reserve!). It is famous for its turquoise lake
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Why should you visit Bremen? We decided to spend half a day in Bremen on our way from Copenhagen to Amsterdam in the summer. This is a pretty long train ride, and although we love trains, we wanted to break up the multiple hours that we would be spending travelling this distance. The natural stop
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Hotels With Views of Tokyo Tower – All over Tokyo! Tokyo Tower is an iconic landmark in Tokyo and there really isn’t anything better than waking up and looking out your window and seeing the sparkly red tower and thinking to yourself “wow, I’m in Japan!”. So, I put a list together for you of
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a vegan Copenhagen Dream Are you looking for some of the best vegan spots in Copenhagen? I got you! During my 3 day stay in Copenhagen I tried quite a few vegan cafes and restaurants. Copenhagen is popular for their buttery danishes and fish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find vegan options! What you
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Why should you visit Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen? If you’re visiting Copenhagen, you’ve probably heard of Tivoli Gardens. After all, this historic amusement park from the 1840s is the second-oldest theme park in the world. You’ll find lots of retro rides, cute cafes and bars, and gorgeous gardens. Tivoli Gardens isn’t just a tourist trap, either.
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How to spend 3 Days in Copenhagen We headed to Denmark to spend 3 days in Copenhagen this September so I wanted to share with you my 3 Days in Copenhagen Itinerary. This was the first leg of our Europe inter rail journey that would take us from Denmark to Germany to The Netherlands to
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Why should you visit Kastellet? Honestly, I had no plans on visiting Kastellet when I visited Copenhagen. Most people say that the little mermaid statue isn’t worth visiting and is a bit of a tourist trap. But we had some extra time one morning so we wandered down to visit Kastellet to see what was
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Why should you visit Nyhavn? Do you love cute, colourful homes lining a small harbour? Then Nyhavn is probably going to be your jam. Nyhavn is the iconic destination that put Copenhagen, Denmark on the map. It is probably the most talked-about and instagrammed location of Copenhagen save for Tivoli Gardens. What you will find
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I want to move to Japan, how do I do it? Living in Japan can be a rewarding experience, but there will no doubt be some challenges you’ll face and having a checklist for moving to Japan will help you not to miss any important steps! Since I wrote all about the hurdles I faced
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I want to move to Japan so where do I start? Moving to Japan is a big deal and if you’re going alone it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, I’ve written some guides below to help you feel more at ease and make sure you don’t miss anything crucial. From preparing your visa application to getting
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Is Australia really a good place to teach? A foreigner’s experience If you’re planning to move to Australia and want to know what it is really like teaching in Australia then this post is for you. Australian teaching salaries are very attractive but the whole country is struggling to find anyone willing to take up
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How do I make my Reels go viral? If you’ve been on Instagram in the last couple of years you’ll know how difficult it has become to reach both your followers and new accounts. What was once the best place to meet new people who share your love of travel has become a minefield of
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How to stay warm at Christmas Markets (while still looking cute) Europe has magical Christmas markets that draw huge crowds every December. But staying warm is probably the biggest concern you’ll have when you want to spend the whole day out merrymaking as snow falls. But don’t worry, I’ve got you! I know just what
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What to Wear in Japan for Summer for Amazing Photos So you’ve booked a trip and now you’re wondering what to wear in Japan for summer. One thing you should know about summer in Japan is that it is crazy hot. The peak summer months of July and August regularly exceed 30 degrees. But it
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Taking a look at the other side of Japan: Mount Osore Osorezan (恐山), also known as fear mountain or Mount Osore, is one of the three holiest sites of Japan. It is kind of in the middle of nowhere as it is located at the very end of the main island Honshu. However, I think
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What to wear in Autumn in Japan Thinking about what to wear in Japan for autumn photos that will pop? Autumn is one of the best times to visit Japan due to the spectacular momiji leaves (maple leaves). Momijigari (紅葉狩り), leaf viewing, is a seasonal activity that the whole country gets really into. There are
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