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Europe, Top Tips, World Travel Blogger

Quirky things to do in Lisbon, the must-see capital of Portugal

January 22, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
In our latest ‘World Travel Blogger‘ article, Canadian writer Cindy Baker shares her favourite things to do the beautiful city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The clatter of old trams, the smell of sardines on the grill, the haunting melancholy of fado music. In Lisbon, these traditions combine with a...
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Holiday, Top Tips, World Travel Blogger

The Quirky Traveller Top Travel Tips of the Year

December 31, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
At the end of the year, it’s become a tradition with travel bloggers to look back over the past 12 months and review our top trips of the year. Here are a few of my Quirky Travel highlights from a year when I made a conscious decision to do less...
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Great Travel Gadgets - The Quirky Traveller
Outdoors, Top Tips

Great travel gadgets you really WILL use

November 2, 2017 by Guest Author 5 Comments
We live in an exciting and wonderful world. No longer are we expected to raise our kids, then sit back on a rocker and wait to grow old. It is a new day. We work hard, invest well, and take full advantage of our lives. There are grand adventures awaiting...
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Delhi Station porters
Asia, Blog trip, Top Tips

Top 10 reasons to choose an escorted tour of India

October 25, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
Porters at Delhi Station “Here, ma’am, over here. Take your bag? Porter for you. I help you onto train …” A cacophony of voices ricocheted around Delhi Railway Station as we trotted down the stairs onto the busy platform. It was early morning and we were on our way to...
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Phoenix Hall Byodo-in Buddhist Temple Kyoto Japan - photo Martin Falbisoner
Asia, Top Tips, World Travel Blogger

Visit 6 of the most notable tourist destinations in Japan

September 3, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
Phoenix Hall Byodo-in Buddhist Temple Kyoto – photo Martin Falbisoner In the next in our World Travel Blogger series, tourism expert Scott Carruthers shares some of his favourite places to visit in Japan. Japan’s most notable tourist destinations Kyoto Japan is a beautiful country with so much to see. The...
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Romantic hotspots in Croatia - Zagreb
Europe, Holiday, Top Tips

Check out 7 romantic hotspots for couples in Croatia

July 18, 2017 by Guest Author 5 Comments
Croatia, being one of the world’s most most romantic destinations, is sure to offer you the romantic break you and your partner deserve! Adventure into paradise and explore the wonders Croatia has to offer; from beaches to skilled winemaking, Croatia will not disappoint.   1. Zesty Zagreb Located in the...
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Beginners Guide to Hiking
Top Tips, Walking, World Travel Blogger

Top Tips: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking – all a newbie hiker needs to know

June 30, 2017 by Guest Author 7 Comments
In our latest World Travel Blogger series, hiking expert Rebecca Crawford shares her top tips for a beginner hiker/walker. Hiking is so much fun, and can be therapeutic at best! You get to exercise and connect with nature at the same time, which unravels a world you had no idea...
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