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When people travel around Europe, Croatia is often overlooked. But I don't know why, because Croatia is a hidden gem with beaches, historic cities and national parks a plenty. When I visited Croatia, I rented a car with my parents and hit the road for Croatia. We didn't want to spend forever driving, so we chose to visit the Plitvice...

Macau had been a Portuguese colony since the 16th century. Now the Macau Special Autonomous Region, you can still feel the influence of Portugal, intermixed with Asian cultural traditions and even a bit of a Las Vegas feel. The melting pot of cultures had me intrigued, so I spent 24 hours in Macau to find out what it was...

The one thing people tell you to expect when you visit Hanoi is craziness. It's a city with a buzz that goes well beyond its borders. So, when I arrived at the airport and hailed a taxi to the hotel, it's fair to say I was a bit surprised. There were lots of motorbikes, but it wasn't that different...

Southeast Asia has been in the spotlight for everyone from backpackers to luxury travellers in the last few years, and Indonesia is no different. This island range was formed by volcanic activity, leaving staggering mountains, lush canopies of forest and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife in its tracks. Add to that the amazing beaches each island is home to, and you can...

“The most romantic place on Earth” - Bali is the lucky destination to so often be described this way. If you visit, you’ll see exactly what everyone means when they say so. I did, and it was impossible to disagree. Every way you look on Bali, there’s beautiful fauna and flora, long and wide beaches, jungles, wonderful resorts and stunning...

When you only have three days, it’s worth focussing on the top 10 things to do in the city you are travelling to. That’s exactly what I aimed to do when I spent three days in Kuala Lumpur. Even with a little rain messing up a few of my plans, I still managed to tick almost everything on my...

When I booked Tokyo for the next destination of our round-the-world trip, I thought travelling in Tokyo would be a lot more complicated than it was. I’ve visited countries before where the alphabet isn’t made up of letters I know, but after reading other traveller’s tips about how little was translated, I was nervous! Luckily, language barriers weren’t as...

Whether you’ve forked out for flights or train tickets, getting to London often isn’t cheap. As a result, lots of travellers, whether from the UK or abroad, feel the pinch as soon as they arrive. That’s where this guide comes in. Try one of these five cheap days out in London and you can see the sights on a shoestring....

Big Ben, the London Eye, Hyde Park… you’ve seen it all already. So, where can you go to really uncover the best London hidden gems that will make your trip unforgettable? While it’s nice to tick the big ticket landmarks off your bucket list, once you’ve done that, you want to find places with character. With an atmosphere or experience...

Road trip around Scotland Scotland is at its most beautiful in early autumn. The weather is still relatively warm, the landscape lush and green, and the bushes are in bright bloom. You’re meandering drive north could take you past the picturesque shores of Loch Lomond. Or, if you’re following the coast, keep your eyes peeled for pretty harbours and fishing...