I’m going to Mexico! When I posted about my 2014 travel plans a couple of weeks ago I already had the feeling that I might not stick to them entirely, but I definitely didn’t expect to be making a last minute trip to Mexico! During a sleepless night I was trawling the internet and came … Continue reading
Travel in 2013: The good, the bad and the weird In 2013 I didn’t manage to head off on any long trips as I was stuck in Sheffield finishing my Masters degree until the end of September, and then immediately started a three-month internship in London. Yet I did get to know Europe that bit … Continue reading
2014: My travel plans I’ll confess that I’m pretty awful at sticking to travel plans, I have a terrible habit of booking unexpected trips at the drop of a cheap flight, (Portugal, Estonia and Spain – I’m looking at you) which though fun, tends to ruin my plans to visit the countries and cities that … Continue reading
5 reasons why you must visit Edinburgh My boyfriend recently moved up to Glasgow, so this winter I went from being a Scotland-virgin to visiting the country every month to escape the madness of London. Edinburgh in particular was a city that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time, but because of the distance … Continue reading
Confession: I’ve been neglecting my blog. Anyone who frequents my little corner of the internet may have noticed a significant downturn in the number of posts popping up on Gallivantinggeorgia. It’s true, I’ve not been updating this blog anywhere near as much as I should be. But before I get all self-critical and label myself … Continue reading
Portugal began an exciting new chapter in history with its New World Discoveries and nowhere captures the country’s seafaring history better than Lisbon’s most historical and monument-packed area, Belém. Belém is a shrine to Portugal’s rich maritime history and is crammed full of important historical buildings, national monuments and symbols of Portuguese grandeur. Rua de … Continue reading
Welcome to my newest series – the Hostel Inspector. Each week I’ll be giving an in-depth post on a hostel I’ve recently stayed at. I’m promising truthful reviews, tips and all the information you need to decide whether this hostel is for you. This week the spotlight is on Greg & Tom Party Hostel in … Continue reading
Welcome to my newest series – the Hostel Inspector. Each week I’ll be giving an in-depth post on a hostel I’ve recently stayed at. I’m promising truthful reviews, tips and all the information you need to decide whether this hostel is for you. This week the spotlight is on The Garden Backpacker in Seville, or … Continue reading
Tired of getting ripped off by Ryanair? Here are the 10 most common mistakes people make when flying with Ryanair (and how to avoid them) For budget travellers, low cost airlines are the best thing since sliced bread. And no one does low cost like European super-cheap carrier Ryanair. I can split my travel life into two, … Continue reading
No, not that Lagos! I’m talking about Lagos, Portugal, a small, buzzing beach town on the Algarve coast that completely won me over with its pristine beaches, friendly locals and easy going charm. I love Lagos. Filled with backpackers (predominantly Australian – it felt like half of Australia had upped sticks and moved to Portugal … Continue reading
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