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A Walk Along the Berlin Wall

At the end of our street in Prenzlauer Berg lies sprawling Mauerpark or ‘Wall Park’, which the Berlin Wall once ran through and where a buzzy flea market is held every Sunday. Several beautiful books...

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Walking Edinburgh: from the Water of Leith to the Royal Mile

From our elegant holiday rental in Edinburgh on St. Bernard’s Crescent in Stockbridge, it’s just a couple of minute’s stroll to the romantic Water of Leith and a picturesque walking path that runs by...

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The World’s Most Fascinating City Neighbourhoods to Explore

Our decision to not spend our time on our grand tour ticking off top ten tourist sights, saw us happily, and often aimlessly, exploring off-the-beaten-track neighbourhoods – 100% guilt-free. We spent a...

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Cooking with Poo – A Walking Tour of Klong Toey Markets

“Isaan people eat everything!” Poo tells our small group as we negotiate the muddy paths of frenetic Klong Toey market on a walking tour to purchase ingredients for our Cooking with Poo experience and...

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Bangkok Food Tours – a Foodie Walk Through Old Bangkok

We sighed with relief – and salivated a little too – when a trio of young Thai foodies set up Bangkok Food Tours and started offering foodie walking tours in Bangkok, a city we believe to be one of the...

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Touring the Temples of Luang Prabang, Laos

Marvelling at the mural and mosaic covered temples of Luang Prabang is the next must-do activity after the early morning alms giving. There are 33 glittering temples – known as both wats and vats in...

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Learning About Lao Cuisine on a Market Walk in Luang Prabang

It’s safe to say that Lao cuisine is not known very well outside Southeast Asia – unlike Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Lao food hasn’t reached the level of popularity – and ubiquity – that other...

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Exploring Phousi Hill for Golden Buddhas and Luang Prabang Vistas

Exploring Phousi Hill, also known as Phou Si or Mount Phousi, is one of those must-do activities that travellers to Luang Prabang do, as much for the sweeping vistas of the sleepy town, the Mekong...

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Discovering Melbourne’s Hidden Secrets on a Lanes and Arcades Tour

Discovering Melbourne’s ‘hidden secrets’ on a Lane and Arcades tour wasn’t high on our list of priorities, I have to admit. But Paris has its boulevards, Venice has its canals, Barcelona has its...

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Bondi to Bronte Walk

Sydney easily boasts the best beaches and ocean swimming pools of any city in the world, on both its harbour and its coasts, and the Bondi to Bronte walk – one of our favourite strolls in the world –...

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A Self Guided Stroll Around Sydney

A self guided stroll around Sydney is something you should do the first day you arrive – and by around, we mean to take you around the city’s perimeter. The city of Sydney may look large with its lofty...

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The World’s Best Foodie Walks

Inhaling fresh herbs and fragrant spices at a local market, savouring street food treats at curbside stalls, and tasting delectable samples at gourmet food shops are some of the delicious reasons to do...

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Exploring Perth

My mum and my sister and her family live in sunny Perth, so whenever we get back to Australia, we’ll spend some time in the laidback Western Australian capital. Its clear blue skies, temperate climate,...

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Things To Do In Battambang

We’ve spent a lot of time in Battambang in northwest Cambodia over the last year, so we know its attractions aren’t immediately apparent and it can take time and a little effort to appreciate its...

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Our Bite Sized Barcelona and Catalunya Culinary Guide

Beautiful Barcelona broke our hearts and tantalized our taste buds on our first trip back in four years. These are some of the most delectable experiences from our ten days in Catalunya. Consider it...

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Tropea, Calabria’s Positano of Southern Italy – A Tropea Walking Tour

Tropea was the first town we fell head over heels in love with in Calabria. It’s known as ‘the Positano of Southern Italy’ because it’s breathtakingly beautiful. That means it’s also one of the most...

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A Melbourne Cafe Culture Walk in the Land of the Long Flat White

A Melbourne cafe culture walk to get a taste of Melbourne’s coffee history should be high on your to-do list when you’re in the Land of the Long Flat White, as we like to call our coffee mad country,...

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Walk Along Doha Corniche, Qatar’s Stunning Waterfront Promenade

A walk along Doha Corniche, the city’s wonderful waterfront promenade, makes for a fabulous introduction to the city. One of the things we love most about the Qatar capital is its stunning location set...

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Best Australian Indigenous Travel Experiences – From Bush Walks to Art Hikes

The best Australian indigenous travel experiences offer the most enriching experience of the world’s oldest living culture. For many travellers, their indigenous Australian experiences become the most...

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Mallorca Birdwatching – Spring on Mallorca Is Birding Time

Mallorca birdwatching season kicks off in the spring time when the migration starts. This is our guide to birding on the Balearic Island for beginners and amateur bird watchers. For twitchers or...

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