Snorkelling at Walindi, Papua New Guinea

My Papua New Guinea Itinerary

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It has been 6 months since I found out I would be going to Papua New Guinea, as the first ever UK Blogger Ambassador. In between the build up of excitement, I've been working to nail down an itinerary that showcases as much of this remote country…
The terracotta warriors - Xi'an, China

Why The Terracotta Warriors Are Not The Biggest Discovery In Xi’an

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Xi'an is one of my favourite cities in China. After a 17 hour overnight sleeper train from Yichang and using a hole in the floor for the loo, a decent hotel was a welcome relief. Xi'an was once China's capital city, with a history that…
Traditional tribal ladies from Tufi, Papua New Guinea

10 Things You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is one of the most unexplored countries in the world. But with increasing access, more travellers are starting to visit, and learn about its diverse culture and traditions. My journey to Papua New Guinea begins in six weeks…
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

Hiking The Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

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If someone says to you 'New Zealand National Park', what is the first thing that jumps into your head? For me, it's the sweeping 360 degree, stunning, panoramic mountain shots in Lord Of The Rings, with dwarves and horses running across stunning…
A geyser cloud following eruption in Iceland

Iceland’s Golden Circle: Greenhouses, Geysers & Geology

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I'm going to throw it out there right away - there are many similarities between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Queenstown, New Zealand. As I was coming into land over the snow covered lava fields of Iceland, there was a certain excitement and trepidation…
Ultimate Ears (UE) Megaboom - Adventure Bagging

Ultimate Ears Megaboom Speaker: Your New Group Travel Toy

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A few weeks ago I was invited to the Snozone at Milton Keynes to have a snowboarding lesson with GB Olympic snowboarder, Aimee Fuller. The event was part of the launch of what I now believe is the ultimate wireless speaker... I'll be honest,…
Lost Gardens Of Gingerline - London food adventure

The Lost Gardens Of Gingerline

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By now you should know I'm a bit of a foodie. In fact I became much more of a foodie since I moved near London. You should also know that I'm a bit eccentric and love different food experiences. So when Gingerline appeared on my radar last…
Cahoots, underground cocktail bar Kingly Court, London

Cahoots London: Secret Underground Bar, Swing & Spiffing Cocktails

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There's a swanky new speakeasy bar open in the middle of London. When I read about the opening of the 1940's, wartime-themed bar in Kingly Court, I had to see it for myself. The name of the new secret underground bar is Cahoots, but ssshhhh,…
Simon Heyes and the Northern Lights outside Reykjavik, Iceland

Hunting The Northern Lights In Iceland

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I had seen the Northern Lights on many documentaries on the TV, and they looked awesome. But it is so rare to see the Northern Lights, that when I was in Iceland at the end of February, I booked the Golden Circle tour and the Blue Lagoon, but…
Best retaurants, cafes and bars in Budapest - Adventure Bagging

10 Of The Best Restaurants, Cafes & Ruin Bars In Budapest

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The food in Budapest is quite heavy and a little bit spicy", said our taxi driver as he drove us from the airport into the city centre. "That's fine with me", I replied, and looked forward to trying some of the foodie delights the cafes and…