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How to survive your first time in Kathmandu
When you first arrive in Nepal it can seem a little daunting (unless you’ve just arrived from India, then it will seem like a breath of fresh air). Tribhuvan International…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Latin America | Partnered Post
If you are looking for something of an exotic and interesting place to see, then you could do much worse than Latin America. It’s not the first destination that many…
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Finding Shangri-La and climbing Shika Snow Mountain
So, in case you haven’t realised by my sarcastic ranting throughout the blog, China is expensive and it’s almost impossible to have a free adventure anywhere. You can’t even go…
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Enjoying Group Travel Without Losing Friends | Partnered Post
Travelling is one of the greatest tests of friendships. While at home you’d have other friends and distractions that means you’re not together all the time, travelling is a whole…
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I took a bus to Huanglong National Park and ended up in Narnia…
After two weeks of seeing various Chinese cities I was desperate to get into the mountains of Sichuan. I wanted to visit the rainbow lakes and forests of Jiuzhai Valley…
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Climbing the 8000 stairs of Taishan
After riding the Trans Mongolian from Russia to China and only doing one actual day hike I was pretty desperate to climb a mountain… never thought I’d say that. But…
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Exploring the Yungang Grottoes in Datong
After just three days in Beijing I was getting pretty sick of temples and crowds, so I decided to leave the city and head to Datong to visit the amazing…
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Hiking the Himalayas: Everything you need to know about Altitude Sickness
Years ago, those who hiked in the Himalayas would be seasoned mountaineers looking to brave the highest peaks in the world. Now, anyone with a lot of cash and determination…
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Hiking the Himalayas: the Annapurna Base Camp route planner
While the trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular hikes in Nepal, it’s also one of the most expensive. If you still want a taste of…
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Hiking the Himalayas: the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes route planner
Everest, the tallest peak in the world at 8848m, is out of reach for most of us mere mortals, maybe due to the astronomical cost or the overwhelming physical challenges,…
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How not to be a dick while visiting Cornwall
Being a tourist can be fun; you’re exploring new places, you get to stay in a nice hotel and eat out a lot, you’re not working and you can let…
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Planning Tips For A Successful Weekend Mini-Break | Partnered Post
Many of us take time out of our busy schedules to leave the comfortable confines of our hometowns for a much-needed weekend mini-break, but if we haven’t planned correctly, then…
Josie Travels 