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Everything you need to know about visiting Ala Archa National Park from Bishkek including how to get to Ala Archa National Park by bus and the best hikes in Ala Archa.

Exactly how to get from Bishkek to Karakol by marshrutka: where does it leave from, what time does it go, how much does it cost, and what the journey is like.

How to get to Skazka Canyon from Karakol by marshrutka: everything you need to know including costs, timetables, and advice for visiting.

Here is the ultimate 8 day Kyrgyzstan itinerary, all possible without a car. Includes the Ala Kul trek, Skazka canyon, Issyk Kul lake, and advice on travelling Kyrgyzstan.

Exactly how to get to the Morskie Oko trailhead by bus from Zakopane: bus schedules, ticket prices, and my best advice for starting this incredible hike.

Heading to Tatra National Park in Poland? Here are the absolute best hikes to do to get the best views of the Polish Tatras, mountain lakes, forests, rivers, and more. Including how to get to the trailheads and what to expect on each hike.

Planning the Nosal and Kopieniec Wielki hike from Zakopane? Discover how to reach the trailhead, hike details, difficulty, route tips and the best viewpoints in Tatra National Park.

Planning the Kościelec hike from Zakopane? Learn how to reach the trailhead, what to expect, trail difficulty, hiking times, and tips for visiting Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy.

Planning the Morskie Oko hike from Zakopane? Learn how to get there by bus, trail difficulty, hiking times, costs, facilities, and tips for hiking to Czarny Staw.

Only have a day in the Polish Tatras? Looking for a hike that gives you the best of what Tatra National Park has to offer? Look no further than this mega hike which includes the famous Morskie Oko, Valley of Five Polish Ponds, and the best views in the region. This guide includes information on getting to the trailhead, what to expect on the hike, and more advice.

Budgeting for a trip is not easy. Here is my best advice for setting a budget for backpacking, including tips on booking things in advance, and things you might miss while setting your budget.

Looking for the best vegan food in Amsterdam? Here are my favourite vegan and vegetarian food places in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dreaming of Namibia? Here is my list of must-visit places in Namibia to add to your bucket list and trip itinerary, from desert landscapes to coastal towns and safari spots.

How much do you need to budget to backpack southeast Asia? Cost breakdown of southeast Asia’s most popular countries to travel: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Things I wish I knew before trekking to Everest Base Camp: my best advice and insights into food, bathrooms, altitude sickness, guides, porters, fitness, flying to Lukla, tipping, planning, and more.

Looking to go on your first solo trip, or want some ideas for your next one? This blog post contains a list of some of the best destinations for your first solo trip, ranging from city breaks to full countries.

My best advice and safety tips for solo female travellers, including tips on staying in hostels, staying connecting, looking after your belongings, and more. If you're travelling solo for the first time, or even have done a few solo trips before, this guide is for you.

Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here is everything you need to know about how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina without a car, including train and bus advice and a guide to travelling between Sarajevo and Mostar.

Looking for the best vegan food in Copenhagen, Denmark? Here is a list of my favourite tried and tested vegan food places in Copenhagen.

Looking for vegan and vegetarian food options in Sarajevo? Here is a list of the best vegan food in Sarajevo, tried and tested!