Laura

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Ziplining in Bocas del Toro, Panama

So far on our travels we'd driven, cycled, trekked, climbed, sailed and swam through many incredible national parks, so when we discovered we could zipline our way around the lush jungle of Bastimentos national park in Bocas Del Toro archipelago, we were up for the challenge!... Read More...
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Happy Gringo Tours, Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos islands are on many peoples bucket lists, but deciding which islands to visit and whether to do a cruise or not is a difficult choice! After much research, check out our tips for making the most out of your time on these beautiful islands!... Read More...
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Cooking up a storm in Arequipa Peru

With our love for Peruvian food growing by the minute, it didn't take us long to sign up for a 'Peruvian Cooking Experience' in Arequipa and get our chef hats on, literally! On the menu today, ceviche and pescado a la macho!... Read More...
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Witnessing Argentine Tango First Hand!

There is no doubt that Buenos Aires is the home of tango, so we couldn't wait to witness our first authentic Argentine Tango live performance, and try it out for ourselves! I just didn't expect Barry to be up there tangoing with the experts after only 1 lesson! ... Read More...
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Port Lockroy & Paradise Bay, Antarctica

Our third day on the continent saw us visit a penguin colony, where one particularly cheeky Gentoo caught our eye with his antics! We also visited Port Lockroy, an ex British Antarctic research station and Paradise harbour, a beautiful place where we climbed our first Antarctic peak!... Read More...
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The Curious Penguins In Antarctica

The highlight of our time in Antarctica was undoubtedly meeting the locals! We fell in love with the penguins, the way they waddled on land and glided through the icy cold waters! Here are some of our favourite anecdotes and photos of our time with them!... Read More...
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Bubbly Grape Wine Tours Review, New Zealand

When we put together our list of things to do in New Zealand, unashamedly one of the first things on that list was visit the Marlborough region on the south island! If you’re into wine, check out a Bubbly Grape Wine Tour and try some Sauvignon Blanc!... Read More...
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Climbing the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge was an experience we'll never forget! Read our story and check out the photos of our dizzying adventure to the top of this iconic masterpiece! ... Read More...
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Food Heaven in Vietnam

Vietnam was our favourite foodie place so we've decided to share some of our best Vietnamese culinary experiences with all of you! Enjoy looking at these pictures and apologies in advance if we make you hungry!... Read More...
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The Best Sapa Trekking Tours, Vietnam

After hearing about the amazing scenery and treks in the Northern highlands of Vietnam, Barry and I decided to embark on a 4 day trip to Sapa, involving two overnight trains, two 7-hour treks, two local homestays (including lots of homemade rice wine!) and a nail-biting cliff edge mini-bus journey!... Read More...
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Delicious Halong Bay

After a few weeks of street food, we were treated to exceptional cuisine on our Halong Bay cruise! Have a look at some of our favourite meals, warning this may cause you to salivate! ... Read More...
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Spicy Chiang Mai Cookery School Experience!

I love Thai food, mainly for its fresh, zingy, punchy but sweet flavours. So I couldn’t wait to sign up for a cooking class in Chiang Mai to learn some culinary tips from the local experts in Chiang Mai! Have a look at what I cooked up as a novice in the kitchen!... Read More...
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Chiang Mai Muay Thai Fight…Blindfolded!

Despite being a little apprehensive about witnessing my first Muay Thai fight in Chiang Mai, I put my fears aside and took up a ringside seat for a night of action! What followed was a mixture of brutal male and female fights, and video footage of a blindfolded group fight!... Read More...
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The Essential Female Backpacking Packing List

Deciding what shoes to wear on a night out is difficult enough, so deciding what to put on my backpacking packing list as I travel across many countries is one of the hardest decisions in planning our adventures! Take a look at what I take with me!... Read More...

Laura

Laura travels the world for adventure, but isn't afraid to spoil herself with a nice room and glass of wine every now and then. She can be found in any shop or market stall where they sell cute little handicrafts.