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Welcome to Nîmes, known by some as the most Roman city outside of Italy. An Ancient Roman history lesson in the South of France? Mais oui! I visited Nîmes with my husband,...
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Before visiting Avignon and the South of France in February 2024 I, being the obsessive travel planner that I am, sat down and did a ton of research. I looked up all...
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You should know, I pride myself on being an excellent packer. I was doing the carry-on only thing way before it was cool (aka before the airlines started charging for checked baggage)....
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Welcome to May’s edition of Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m passing the mic to a fellow travel blogger and world traveller to help inspire you and introduce you to some...
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Whether you’re a fan of the board game or the actual castle, many travellers in the South of France find themselves drawn to the medieval city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is like stepping...
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The big excursion of my Vietnam trip was a two night Halong Bay cruise. I had been dreaming of getting out on the water amongst 2000 limestone islands for weeks before we...
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I was listening to a podcast where the hosts were discussing the impact of social media on travel and one of them said something along the lines of, “You have to ask...
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I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever....
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Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world because it has something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a hiker, an art historian, a beach lover, an island hopper or...
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Welcome to Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m featuring a fellow world traveller on Teaspoon of Adventure to share their stories and travel wisdom with all of you. This month, I have...
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For years, New Zealand has been at the very top of my bucket list. I almost went a few times (a cancelled flight deal in 2018 and changed honeymoon plans in 2021),...
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Before visiting Singapore for the first time in 2019, I knew three things. I knew it was where they filmed Crazy Rich Asians. I knew it was illegal to chew gum. And...
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I first started working as a full time freelancer in November 2016. I had just quit my boring office job and was on a three week trip to Vietnam with nothing but...
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I’ll be the first to admit that I have not seen very much of my home country. Despite being a travel blogger since 2012, my focus has always been on international trips...
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If you’re visiting Iceland, the Golden Circle route is probably on your bucket list. It’s a great day trip from Reykjavik and the perfect introduction to the beautiful scenery and natural wonders...
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Back in February 2020 (right before the world shutdown), my husband, Colin, and I spent 10 days in Morocco exploring blue cities, bustling medinas, ancient palaces and scenic desert landscapes. At the...
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Delicious food, incredible temples, beautiful beaches, exotic wildlife – it’s no wonder people love visiting Southeast Asia! Plus, you get to enjoy all of that for bargain prices. If that’s not enough...
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Back in 2016, my friend Emilie and I spent three weeks travelling through Vietnam. After starting in Saigon, doing a tour of the Mekong Delta and falling in love with Hoi An,...
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The New York Cafe Budapest is said to be the most beautiful cafe in the world, attracting tons of visitors every year. So as a lover of beautiful places who needs no...
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Back in November 2016, I spent three weeks travelling through Vietnam, both solo and with friends. One of the first things my friends Emilie, Jonathan and I did was join a two...
