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  • The Backpacker’s First Aid Kit

    Posted on 2nd June 201927th January 2020
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    The thing about first aid kits is that you hope you won’t need one. That tends to be one of the reasons that you might put it out of your mind. But, if something small does go wrong, it can be super convenient to have what you need at hand. Especially in the case where you don’t have […]

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  • Exploring Chania’s Old Town

    Posted on 17th February 201921st July 2019
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    As I mentioned in my last post, I decided to get a cheapo trip to Chania in Crete and ended up paying more for it in London because of the crazy trans-city travel I had to do to catch my second flight. I was quite sleep deprived when I first stumbled through Chania’s Old Town. […]

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  • Exploring Paris

    Posted on 1st November 201726th December 2017
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       If you’ve been to Paris before, you might know that despite all the amazing things you’ll be seeing and doing, what you’ll really be doing a lot of is ….walking. It’s a big city! I was really determined to see all the “big things” on my travel list as soon as possible. It was a […]

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  • Staying in Lipa Noi

    Posted on 30th September 201718th September 2017
    Lipa Noi, Thailand

    If you’re travelling to Ko Samui, you’ll most likely arrive via the Raja Ferry in Lipa Noi on the west of the island. That could be a bonus if you are hoping for a quieter holiday experience. Staying in Lipa Noi on the west coast of the island means you might be able to walk to […]

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