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4 Days in Cebu, Philippines

Cebu is a province in the southern part of the Philippines. It comprises of Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands. The main city of Cebu, which is Cebu City, is considered a relatively safe city by Western standards, and retains landmarks from its 16th-century Spanish colonial past. Here is how I travel around Cebu in four days and how you can too! We took a Cebu Pacific budget airplane from Hong Kong International Airport to the Mactan Cebu Airport. It was honestly the best budget airline I had ever been on as there were no delays, everything was extremely organized, and there were even outlets next to the seats (rare for a budget airline plane)! Once we got there, getting around the city was not too difficult because taking the taxi in Cebu is extremely cheap compared to taxi prices in North America, therefore my group and I could easily take the taxi everywhere we went. And if you slip the driver a tip, they have no problem squeezing in an extra person into the c

5 Days in Exotic Andaman

Andaman needs no introduction. The relaxing beaches, blue waters and lots of water sports and activities sums it all. We spent 5 nights in Andaman. Here is a quick guide to what we did and what alternatives you can explore. Day 1 Andaman has a small airport in Port Blair. To commute to your hotel, you can even take a three-wheeler at nominal price. However, if you want to avoid hustle bustle with drivers related to money negotiations you can also request a pick-up service from your hotel. After arriving, checking-in and having lunch, more than half of the day was gone. So, we left to see the night show of cellular jail. It is a very good experience to know the culture, heritage and the struggles endured around colonial era. Please Pre-book as the seats are limited and check for language preference (English and Hindi). Sea shell hotel has beautiful roof top with live music, good food and drinks. However, if you are on budget trip there are less expensive options as well. You can also

The Ultimate Colombia Travel Guide

I hope everyone’s ready to get deep in to everything solo travel in Colombia! By way of introduction, I am Lucy, a 23 year old solo traveller who fell in love with Central and South America during a 6 month trip! This blog post will contain personal stories, tips, recommendations and some of my itinerary for travelling Colombia! Check out my Instagram for more inspiration - @lucystraveldiary Setting off on my 6 month trip! To start, many people will ask ‘why Colombia?’. It’s capital city Medellin was once known as the most dangerous city and I (along with many others) still made the decision to travel round the country solo. I am here to share the hidden beauty of the country contrary to historical suggestions, I can assure you Medellin’s title is now a thing of the past. Let’s kick this post of with my recommendations when visiting this beautiful county: 1- Ensure you have enough time to see the diversity of the country! Colombia is so diverse from region to region. I started in the n

Visit Dubai | The Arabian City

Dubai trip was my anniversary week celebration trip which was filled with lots of adventure and excitement — never have I been so quickly enamored by the vibe of a city before. I can’t tell if it’s the grandeur, the diversity or the exotic culture of Dubai that attracts me most. But one thing is for sure: I will DEFINITELY be going back. 1. Desert Safari I’m 99% sure if you ask anyone what you should do in Dubai, one of the first things they’ll mention is the Desert Safari. So yeah, do it. This tour is the perfect mix of adventure, culture and scenic views. You’ll take an exhilarating ride over the sand dunes in the Arabian Desert.  After which you will arrive at a desert camp where you will be served a traditional Arabic dinner while being entertained by belly dancers, flamethrowers, and the absolutely incredible Tanoura dancer. 2. Burj Khalifa An incredibly fast elevator ride will take you all the way to the 125th floor for remarkable views of Dubai, which will undoubtedly give you a

Travel Champagne Heaven

To the attention of Champagne lovers – Tour in Champagne Heaven. Welcome to Champagne-Ardenne ! It’s a wonderful countryside of France, you can experience a peaceful, chic lifestyle here. Already in the medieval times vineyards were planted in North-East France, later on champagne was served for the French king's coronation events as well, it quickly became the drink of the royalty. I'll take you to the region which is famous for its sparkling wine and show you what to visit here. You can call champagne only those products, that come from this region and produced under its rules. Usually three types of grapes are used for the production: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay . Learn more about this special drinks, champagne houses and French lifestyle, have fun! How to get there?   The best way to buy flight tickets to Paris , then rent a car and you can reach the region easily by car, it's a 2 hour drive. As you leave Paris, you will cross some nice, little villages.