Posts tagged things to do
13 Best Things to Do in Galle, Sri Lanka: Everything You Need to Know (updated for 2024)

This guide is filled with everything you need to know before visiting Galle, a southern cultural hub on Sri Lanka’s coast. From where to eat, where to stay, and the best things to do, this article covers it all so that you can plan your perfect trip to Galle.

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Train Kandy to Ella, Sri Lanka: 2024 Ultimate Guide + How to Book Tickets

Regarded as one of the most beautiful journeys in the world, the train ride from Kandy to Ella through the tea fields of Sri Lanka is a bucket list item you simply cannot miss out on. This article outlines everything you need to know, including how to book a ticket, which seats are best, and hacks for a less crowded ride.

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Kuala Lumpur Itinerary: 3-day Itinerary for Kuala Lumpur with 16 Things to Do

Kuala Lumpur is a culturally diverse capital city with fantastic food, stunning houses of worship, and a bevy of things to see and do. Here is my epic 3-day itinerary for Kuala Lumpur including where to stay, what to see, and where to eat in this vibrant Malaysian city.

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What to Do in Agra, India (besides the Taj Mahal): 10 Best Things to Do in Agra

Agra is one of India’s most visited cities; best known for its Mughal history, housing one of the Seven World Wonders, and being the third apex in the “Golden Triangle”. While you may be tempted to tag Agra onto your India itinerary as a day trip from Delhi, the city deserves more than just a passing glance. There are plenty of things to do in Agra (besides the Taj Mahal).

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15 Things to Do in New Plymouth: a Guide to New Plymouth, New Zealand

New Plymouth is the beachy city you didn’t know you needed to visit in New Zealand. A gem of the Taranaki region, New Plymouth (Ngāmotu in Maori) is slathered in street art, surrounded by gorgeous views, and home to great eateries and fun museums. I’ve compiled the most fun things to do in New Plymouth to guarantee you have the best time in the Taranaki region (which Lonely Planet called “the second best region in the world to visit”).

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the most epic guide to London with 16 things to do

Brimming with history, covered by art, and sprinkled with green spaces— welcome to London, the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive cities in Europe. London is a buzzing metropolitan with no shortage of things to see, places to eat, and events happening. I’ve combined years of visiting and living in the wonderful city of London to create an epic travel guide to England’s most visited city.

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visiting Harry Potter Studios in London, England

Tickets to visit Harry Potter Studios pre-global pandemic were hard to come by. Recently, however, we realized that Harry Potter Studios was right nearby Tring {where we were spending our “would-be-wedding-weekend”} and tickets were available! Most any experience is different now thanks to necessary COVID precautions being put into effect, but we were all pleasantly surprised with how “normal” our day touring the studios felt.

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what to see + do in Bloomington, Indiana during the holidays (updated for 2023)

How are there only 12 days left until Christmas?! What. A. Blur. The holidays seemed to sneak up on me this year amidst life changes {more on that soon}. But, rather than get myself in a tizzy over gifts and Christmas dos, I thought I’d create this guide to help jumpstart your holiday spirit with the most festive spots in {and around} Bloomington. I’ve included my favourite places to grab a drink, activities you won’t want to miss, and the best places in Bloomington for lights.

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The Perfect 1-Week Road Trip Itinerary for Bosnia + Herzegovina

Wondering how to spend a week exploring Bosnia + Herzegovina on the open road? I’ve created an epic road trip itinerary that includes delicious local cuisine, historical sites, stunning scenery, and cultural museums.

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10 awesome things to do + where to eat in Tallinn, Estonia

With less than 500,000 inhabitants, Tallinn is a small city, despite being the largest in Estonia. Don’t be surprised if many of those inhabitants dazzle you with their good looks— Estonia breeds more supermodels than any country per capital in the world. It’s a marzipan-filled city with a gorgeous coastline and pretty viewpoints. I quickly fell in love with the Estonian capital. This post is here to help you plan your own trip to Tallinn, complete with how to get there, where to eat, and the best things to do!

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how to volunteer abroad responsibly: the ethics of overseas volunteering

Summer means people are eager to spend their school breaks volunteering. It’s overwhelming to do the rigorous amount of vetting that has to be done to guarantee you’re volunteering with a quality organization that has a clear mission and operates in an ethical fashion. I’m here to help.

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the best craft beer tour in Ljubljana, Slovenia + what to expect

Craft beer tours in Europe are a dime-a-dozen. Most are more like messy pub crawls than beer tours that pass on historical and cultural knowledge to its participants. Luckily for me, Peter’s craft beer tour of Ljubljana, a capital city that stole my heart, packed in as much architecture, history, and cultural context as it did pints.

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bungy jumping in New Zealand: everything you need to know before you take the leap

Bungy jumping is all very straightforward. You go to a bungy, pay your money, and then jump. But, what do you wear? What does it cost? Do you get your money back if you don’t jump? Don’t worry. I had questions too, and, today, I’m here with the answers you’re looking for! I’ve created this post with all the information you need to know and questions to ask yourself prior to having a bungy experience.

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10 of the best things to do in Seville, Spain

Seville won me over in a matter of seconds. I only spent 4 days in the city, and it was not nearly enough for me. There is so much to see + do {+ eat} in the sunshine capital of Europe. It was easy for me to see the appeal of Seville for tourists flocking to the southern Spanish city.

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the Porto Bridge Climb: what to know about Europe's only bridge climb

Porto is known as “the city of six bridges”, so it comes as no surprise that Portugal’s second-largest metropolis is peppered with arches across its water. However, what most visitors don’t know is that you’re able to pay to climb to the top of the city’s most westward bridge, the Arrábida Bridge, with Porto Bridge Climb.

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