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Roaming Rome. A Transportation Guide.

By Luke Crockford | June 29, 2023 |

Unravelling the Secrets of Transportation in the Eternal City. Ah, Rome! The eternal city that effortlessly weaves ancient history into the fabric of modern life. As you navigate the enchanting streets of Rome, exploring its iconic landmarks and hidden gems, you’ll soon realize that Rome transportation is not just a means to an end but…

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What It’s Really Like to Stay In a Hostel.

By Luke Crockford | June 10, 2021

I’ve stayed in hostels all over the world and believe me when I say I’ve seen the good the bad and the ugly! It can be kind of scary thinking about staying in a hostel for the first time. A room full of random people you’ve never met and you have to sleep with them!…

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An Honest Flixbus Review – Should you ride in 2021?

By Luke Crockford | June 9, 2021

Here is my Flixbus review. I have used Flixbus extensively during my travels in Europe, its really a no thrills, dirt-cheap way of getting from one place to another. What more do you want? Well, maybe just a little bit more. Let’s delve in and have an in-depth look at what Flixbus has to offer,…

Solo or Group travel – Which is for You?

By Luke Crockford | June 6, 2021

I have always travelled solo, but also found myself travelling in a group during my solo travels. There are pros and cons to both and I want to share my insights into this topic, and hopefully help you decide which is better for you! Solo or Group Travel? Now I am a big fan of…

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How You Can Save Money For Travel – A Guide.

By Luke Crockford | June 5, 2021

Travel is expensive, right? Actually, it doesn’t have to be! With some dedication and perseverance, you can save enough money to travel. It probably won’t even be as much as you think you will need! I am a pure saver. I hate spending money. Some people call it being tight I think of it as…

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Solo Travel – A Guide to Why You Should Travel Solo

By Luke Crockford | June 4, 2021

I have always travelled solo. Initially anyway. For me, travel isn’t just about seeing new places. It’s about character building and meeting new people. Of course, when you are planning your backpacking trip, you are looking at all the cool things to see and do. But how often do you think about who you’re going…

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How You Can Save Money On EVERY Flight You Take!

By Luke Crockford | June 1, 2021

Flights can be really expensive, I’m going to tell you how to save money on them. The most I’ve paid for a flight is £320 which was a one-way flight from Bangkok to London, and it kinda hurt. I’ve taken a lot of flights over the years. I get that sometimes you need to be…

The Best Street Food in Thailand You MUST try!

By Luke Crockford | June 1, 2021

One of my favourite things about Thailand, other than the amazing beaches and heartwarming people is the street food! The flavours you can find here are really one-off! I consider myself an adventurous eater and was in my element trying all the wonderful dishes whilst I was there. Even if, like me, you can’t handle…

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11 Things you DEFINITELY need to pack for a successful stress-free backpacking trip!

By Luke Crockford | May 30, 2021

I have been backpacking around the world on and off for the past 5 years. I want to share some tips and tricks I’ve learned (mostly the hard way) and guide you on what you need to pack for your backpacking trip. It can be a real struggle deciding what to pack for your first…