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Top 6 things to do in Cambodia

Top 6 things to do in Cambodia

Dated: August 31, 2020

Cambodia is one of my favourite countries in Southeast Asia; it has everything from fascinating culture and history to beautiful landscapes, beaches and islands. And the local people are some of the friendliest I’ve ever met. I’ve visited Cambodia a couple of times, for about a month each visit and, although it changed a lot in the five years between… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

8 Great things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia

8 Great things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Dated: June 1, 2020

When you think of Siem Reap, you most likely think temples. Yes, this town is the gateway to the Angkor Temple complex, but there are other things to do in Siem Reap, too. Located in the north-west of Cambodia, Siem Reap also sits near the largest lake in Southeast Asia. The town itself has a mixture of colonial, Chinese and… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

Luggage List: Packing for Southeast Asia

Luggage List: Packing for Southeast Asia

Dated: May 4, 2020

I like to think of myself as a bit of an expert when it comes to packing for Southeast Asia! I absolutely adore this part of the world and have spent quite a lot of time there over the years. And I definitely intend to keep going back! Although I’ve travelled in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations, Luggage Lists, Philippines, Thailand, Travel Planning

7+ Reasons to stop in Kampot, Cambodia

7+ Reasons to stop in Kampot, Cambodia

Dated: March 2, 2020

For a lot of backpackers, Cambodia is a country of almost constant activities and partying. Kampot is the perfect place to take a break from all of that. Having said that, if you do still want to drink with fellow travellers, you can do that too! Kampot is a riverside town with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

6 Useful tips for scooter rental in Asia

6 Useful tips for scooter rental in Asia

Dated: December 2, 2019

When you’re travelling around Asia, particularly South East Asia, you may find yourself thinking about scooter rental. When everyone else is zooming around the streets and there are rental options everywhere, why would you want to walk, right? But, even if you’re experienced in riding a scooter or moped at home, there are a few things you need to be… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Travel Advice

Bokor Mountain: Kampot’s eerie tourist destination

Bokor Mountain: Kampot’s eerie tourist destination

Dated: November 18, 2019

If you’re visiting Kampot, Bokor Mountain is a must-visit. Originally built as a French colonial hill station, it was later abandoned (twice) and is now slowly being renovated as a tourist destination with new hotels and casinos. For now, though, the area is worth a visit for the old, eerie, abandoned buildings that can be found dotted around the top… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

How to explore Angkor Wat by bicycle

How to explore Angkor Wat by bicycle

Dated: July 15, 2019

Updated January 3, 2021 If you ask anyone what the best things to do in Cambodia are, the answer topping the list will almost always be to visit the Angkor Wat temples. Located about 3.4 miles (5.5km) north of the town of Siem Reap, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and… Read More

Posted Under: Cambodia, Destinations

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I drive over this river every day on my way to wor I drive over this river every day on my way to work and yesterday I finally figured out how to get down to walk along the riverbank ๐Ÿ˜
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#riverstourdorset #springwalks #prettycommute #dorsetlife #dorsetwalks #southcoastengland #visitengland #lovetheoutdoors #riverwalks #travelblogger #lastminutewanders
One of my goals this year, which I talked about a One of my goals this year, which I talked about a lot last year but didn't actually do much of, is to see more of Dorset. 
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There are so many wonderful places to visit in this south coast county and I've barely seen any of them, even though I live here! 
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So, to start off the year right, we completed a wonderful loop walk which starts at the abandoned Tyneham Village and takes in Flower's Barrow and Worbarrow Bay.
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The occupants of Tyneham Village were forced to evacuate in 1943 so that the military could use the area for training in WWII. The villagers expected to be able to return but were never allowed to. This area is still part of the MOD ranges and is only open to visitors on certain days.
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Flower's Barrow is an iron age hill fort with the rampart ridges still clearly visible and an incredible view across the cliffs and Worbarrow Bay below. Swipe right to see the view and spot one of the military bunkers of the MOD ranges.
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#lovedorset #dorsetcoast #dorsetlife #tynehamvillage #flowersbarrow #ironagefort #dayhike #loopwalk #purbeckridge #dorsetwalks #isleofpurbeck #uktravel #visitengland #newyearsresolution #newyeargoals #hikemoreworryless #exploremore #travelblogger
Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favou Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favourite kind of Sunday ๐Ÿ’™
The New Forest isn't too far away from where I live but I rarely make the trip. Every time I do, though, I wish I did it more often!
We've had quite a lot of rain recently, which has resulted in a lot of pools on the plains and some gorgeous reflections ๐Ÿ˜
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#newforest #reflections #stoneycross #sundaystrolls #southofengland #newforestnationalpark #visitengland #englishcountryside #greatbritishcountryside #uktravel #travelblogger
Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the wor Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the world! It's been a bit different this year but I hope you've managed to have a good day and get into the festive spirit. I'm just glad that nobody can take away the traditional Christmas Day walk!
How have you spent your day? Have you managed to celebrate as usual or has it been completely different?
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#merrychristmas #covidchristmas #christmaswalks #sussexlife #southcoastengland #homesweethome #familytime #travelblogger
This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, wh This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, which seems almost impossible now that we're in the UK! ๐Ÿ’™
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We actually had our first experience of lockdown while we were there due to a measles outbreak and a mass vaccination campaign to bring it under control, meaning that we were unable to leave our beach-side accommodation for a few days. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
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Little did we know that the word "lockdown" would become part of our daily vocabulary, not just for us but for the whole world!
Or that it wouldn't be all sunbathing and cocktails on the beach... ๐Ÿน
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If you're thinking of taking a break on an island as gorgeous as this once travel opens up again and it's safe to do so, check out my 6+ reasons to add Samoa to your bucket list through the link in my bio. Just hit 'Destinations -> Samoa' 
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#samoa #polynesia #pacificislands #beachlockdown #tosua #lalomanubeach #beachsunsets #coupletravelgoals #sunsetcocktails #lookatthosecolours #blueseabluesky #travelblogger #takemeback
Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left h Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left home to travel long-term, and it got me thinking of what I had been worrying about all those years ago! ๐Ÿงณ
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Keeping healthy is usually either something that new travellers worry a lot about, or something that they don't even think about until it's too late. I was the latter. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
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It's easy to fall out of your regular health routine when everything is suddenly so different, but I've updated an article which covers 7 simple ways to stay on top of your health and focus on having the time of your life! โ™ฅ๏ธ
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Link in bio!
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#stayhealthy #stayhealthywhiletravelling #howtostayhealthywhiletraveling #travelhealth #stayhealthyonholiday #stayhealthyonvacation #hydrateyourself #traveladvice #travelexpert #travelblogger
Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Isl Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island was one of the toughest experiences I've had on a day hike!
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Not having hiked for a while, I wasn't at my fittest and it took 12 hours to get up and down this incredibly steep mountain.
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There were times when I thought I might have to quit, but I persevered and when I reached the top, I was so glad that my determination had pushed me through.
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I was on top of the world! 
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Of course, I was only halfway through by that point and the descent was almost as tough as the climb, but it was totally worth it for that sense of accomplishment ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”๏ธ
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I like to remember that feeling when I'm feeling a bit low, to remind myself of what I can achieve if I really put my mind to it!
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What helps to push you forward when you're feeling a little stuck?
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Check out my hiking guide for Mount Taranaki through the link in my bio ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป just look for the New Zealand Hiking section!
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#mounttaranaki #mounttaranakisummit #taranaki #egmontnationalpark #travelnewzealand #nztravel #northislandlove #nzmustdo #dayhike #mountainclimber #determinationpaysoff #accomplishyourgoals #nzfinds #keepgoing #theonlywayisup #mttaranakisummittrack
I donโ€™t know about you, but Iโ€™m REALLY missing I donโ€™t know about you, but Iโ€™m REALLY missing travelling at the moment and it has been getting me down a little ๐Ÿ’”
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It hasnโ€™t helped that the weather has been pretty horrendous recently either โ˜”๏ธ
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So today, as the rain clouds parted briefly today and the sun came out, I jumped at the chance to get out into nature and remind myself of how pretty my home area is ๐Ÿ‚
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It really helped clear my mind and made me feel so much better! ๐Ÿงก
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What do you do to cheer yourself up when the blues hit?
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#dreamnowtravellater #beautifulengland #dorsetlife #autumncolours #exploreyourbackyard #appreciatewhatyouhave #travelblues #uktravel #travelblogger #homeiswhereyourheartis
Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if itโ€™s the right decision for you?
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Head over to @travelmexicosolo and her podcast #dreamtodestination to hear me chatting with Shelley about my solo travel experiences and why I think everyone should try it.
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Honestly, solo travel transformed my life for the better! Give it a listen and let me know what you think! โœˆ๏ธ
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#solotravelisgoodforthesoul #lovetravel #femaletravelinspo #youshouldtravel #travelblogger
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๐ŸฅพTrips & Treks for the Thrifty Traveller
๐Ÿ Budget Travel Planning, Destinations & Hikes
๐Ÿ“England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
๐ŸŒ 28 countries
๐Ÿ“ฑ#lastminutewanders

Sarah | Last Minute Wanders
I drive over this river every day on my way to wor I drive over this river every day on my way to work and yesterday I finally figured out how to get down to walk along the riverbank ๐Ÿ˜
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#riverstourdorset #springwalks #prettycommute #dorsetlife #dorsetwalks #southcoastengland #visitengland #lovetheoutdoors #riverwalks #travelblogger #lastminutewanders
One of my goals this year, which I talked about a One of my goals this year, which I talked about a lot last year but didn't actually do much of, is to see more of Dorset. 
.
There are so many wonderful places to visit in this south coast county and I've barely seen any of them, even though I live here! 
.
So, to start off the year right, we completed a wonderful loop walk which starts at the abandoned Tyneham Village and takes in Flower's Barrow and Worbarrow Bay.
.
The occupants of Tyneham Village were forced to evacuate in 1943 so that the military could use the area for training in WWII. The villagers expected to be able to return but were never allowed to. This area is still part of the MOD ranges and is only open to visitors on certain days.
.
Flower's Barrow is an iron age hill fort with the rampart ridges still clearly visible and an incredible view across the cliffs and Worbarrow Bay below. Swipe right to see the view and spot one of the military bunkers of the MOD ranges.
.
.
.
#lovedorset #dorsetcoast #dorsetlife #tynehamvillage #flowersbarrow #ironagefort #dayhike #loopwalk #purbeckridge #dorsetwalks #isleofpurbeck #uktravel #visitengland #newyearsresolution #newyeargoals #hikemoreworryless #exploremore #travelblogger
Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favou Spontaneous trips and long walks make for my favourite kind of Sunday ๐Ÿ’™
The New Forest isn't too far away from where I live but I rarely make the trip. Every time I do, though, I wish I did it more often!
We've had quite a lot of rain recently, which has resulted in a lot of pools on the plains and some gorgeous reflections ๐Ÿ˜
.
.
.
#newforest #reflections #stoneycross #sundaystrolls #southofengland #newforestnationalpark #visitengland #englishcountryside #greatbritishcountryside #uktravel #travelblogger
Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the wor Merry Christmas to all wherever you are in the world! It's been a bit different this year but I hope you've managed to have a good day and get into the festive spirit. I'm just glad that nobody can take away the traditional Christmas Day walk!
How have you spent your day? Have you managed to celebrate as usual or has it been completely different?
.
.
.
#merrychristmas #covidchristmas #christmaswalks #sussexlife #southcoastengland #homesweethome #familytime #travelblogger
This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, wh This time last year we were in beautiful Samoa, which seems almost impossible now that we're in the UK! ๐Ÿ’™
.
We actually had our first experience of lockdown while we were there due to a measles outbreak and a mass vaccination campaign to bring it under control, meaning that we were unable to leave our beach-side accommodation for a few days. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
.
Little did we know that the word "lockdown" would become part of our daily vocabulary, not just for us but for the whole world!
Or that it wouldn't be all sunbathing and cocktails on the beach... ๐Ÿน
.
If you're thinking of taking a break on an island as gorgeous as this once travel opens up again and it's safe to do so, check out my 6+ reasons to add Samoa to your bucket list through the link in my bio. Just hit 'Destinations -> Samoa' 
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#samoa #polynesia #pacificislands #beachlockdown #tosua #lalomanubeach #beachsunsets #coupletravelgoals #sunsetcocktails #lookatthosecolours #blueseabluesky #travelblogger #takemeback
Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left h Yesterday marked 8 YEARS (!!) since I first left home to travel long-term, and it got me thinking of what I had been worrying about all those years ago! ๐Ÿงณ
.
Keeping healthy is usually either something that new travellers worry a lot about, or something that they don't even think about until it's too late. I was the latter. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
.
It's easy to fall out of your regular health routine when everything is suddenly so different, but I've updated an article which covers 7 simple ways to stay on top of your health and focus on having the time of your life! โ™ฅ๏ธ
.
Link in bio!
.
.
.
#stayhealthy #stayhealthywhiletravelling #howtostayhealthywhiletraveling #travelhealth #stayhealthyonholiday #stayhealthyonvacation #hydrateyourself #traveladvice #travelexpert #travelblogger
Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Isl Climbing Mount Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island was one of the toughest experiences I've had on a day hike!
.
Not having hiked for a while, I wasn't at my fittest and it took 12 hours to get up and down this incredibly steep mountain.
.
There were times when I thought I might have to quit, but I persevered and when I reached the top, I was so glad that my determination had pushed me through.
.
I was on top of the world! 
.
Of course, I was only halfway through by that point and the descent was almost as tough as the climb, but it was totally worth it for that sense of accomplishment ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”๏ธ
.
I like to remember that feeling when I'm feeling a bit low, to remind myself of what I can achieve if I really put my mind to it!
.
What helps to push you forward when you're feeling a little stuck?
.
Check out my hiking guide for Mount Taranaki through the link in my bio ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป just look for the New Zealand Hiking section!
.
.
.
#mounttaranaki #mounttaranakisummit #taranaki #egmontnationalpark #travelnewzealand #nztravel #northislandlove #nzmustdo #dayhike #mountainclimber #determinationpaysoff #accomplishyourgoals #nzfinds #keepgoing #theonlywayisup #mttaranakisummittrack
I donโ€™t know about you, but Iโ€™m REALLY missing I donโ€™t know about you, but Iโ€™m REALLY missing travelling at the moment and it has been getting me down a little ๐Ÿ’”
.
It hasnโ€™t helped that the weather has been pretty horrendous recently either โ˜”๏ธ
.
So today, as the rain clouds parted briefly today and the sun came out, I jumped at the chance to get out into nature and remind myself of how pretty my home area is ๐Ÿ‚
.
It really helped clear my mind and made me feel so much better! ๐Ÿงก
.
What do you do to cheer yourself up when the blues hit?
.
.
.
#dreamnowtravellater #beautifulengland #dorsetlife #autumncolours #exploreyourbackyard #appreciatewhatyouhave #travelblues #uktravel #travelblogger #homeiswhereyourheartis
Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if Are you interested in #solotravel but not sure if itโ€™s the right decision for you?
.
Head over to @travelmexicosolo and her podcast #dreamtodestination to hear me chatting with Shelley about my solo travel experiences and why I think everyone should try it.
.
Honestly, solo travel transformed my life for the better! Give it a listen and let me know what you think! โœˆ๏ธ
.
.
.
#solotravelisgoodforthesoul #lovetravel #femaletravelinspo #youshouldtravel #travelblogger
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