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    Flores & Tikal

    17.–19. jouluk., Guatemala ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    📌 A 12 hour long journey to get into Guatamala from Belize, however there were plenty of tourists with us on the ferry and shuttle so we were all in the same pain. The borders were slowwwww but we eventually got into Flores late in the evening.

    📌 Flores was a small island consisting mainly of restaurants and hotels. The streets were colourful and it was nice to walk around the next morning. We were getting into Coffee producing territory now and that first morning was a good start, hopefully one of many delicious coffees whilst in this part of the world. We wandered around before settling for a beautiful brunch restaurant by the lake, serving a tasty central American style shakshuka.

    📌 The reason for visiting Flores was Tikal, a large Mayan city deep within a national park. We opted for the afternoon/sunset tour and as we drove out we realised how hard it must have been to find these ruins, it was dense jungle for atleast 20-30 mins from the gate. The ruins were beautiful, it would have been incredible at its peak in 800 AD. The views of the jungle with the 40-50m high temples poking through was very peaceful and something very unique. An abundance of spider and howler monkeys filled the jungle air with their dinosaur like roars. We were also treated to the sounds of beautiful parrots, sightings of toucans and falcons. As we walked back in the dark we spotted a few tarantulas, one being on the path appearing out of nowhere! Guatamala was off to a great start 😍    Lue lisää

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    Caye Caulker

    14.–17. jouluk., Belize ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    📌 The fingers were crossed that it would be worth it as we endured a long and tedious journey with easily the most mozzies we'd ever seen. It was definitely worth it, the island was gorgeous, it was approximately 1.5 to 2km long and although it was heavily tourism centric, everything felt authentic such as small businesses, no large hotels, and chill Carribbean vibes in the bars and restaurants. A huge bonus also being that the official language is English.

    📌 We arrived late and checked into some quaint cabanas before heading out to dinner. The islands only cars are golf carts and everything is built literally on sand. Through good fortune we had chosen a restaurant that was run out of a locals house, there were 2-3 tables and a whiteboard menu of local cuisine. It was a great find with some delicious homely food. The next day we chilled out amongst the scattered tropical downpours , enjoying a delicious outdoor jerk bbq lunch, and some key lime pie 😍 Despite the storms, the sunset was gorgeous.

    📌 Our last day involved 5-6 hours of snorkeling and sailing around the worlds 2nd largest reef, behind the great barrier reef. We enjoyed some beautiful sightings of Nurse Sharks, Barracuda, Moray Eels, schools of Snapper, some Turtles (very close) and plenty of colourful corals and fish. It is common that Nurse Sharks are fed in a certain part of the reef which was fascinating to see them up close, however it definitely felt wrong and unethical to have such intervention, particularly as so many tourists are entitled and touch the animals readily. Overall, the reef and the Island however was well worth a visit, I don't think we have experienced anything like it.    Lue lisää

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    Bacalar

    13. joulukuuta, Meksiko ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    📌 A short one night stay to break up our transport to Belize ended up being a a nice surprise. The town was small, it felt quite local to Mexicans and domestic tourists (when not around the lagoon). The food and views were beautiful, with one of the highlights upon arrival being an incredible breakfast in a relaxing courtyard serving beutiful cafe/brunch dishes and Mexican breakfasts. Chloe's refried beans, pork and tortilla dish was delish.

    📌 We had some patchy weather, despite this the lagoon was gorgeous with it's blue shades and abundant lilies. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon drink lagoon side, a couple of cocktails including a fairly spicy margarita. Afterwards we headed to a quieter area to hunt out some authentic regional Mexican which as per the trip so far, was perfect. As we wandered back to the hotel, we popped into the local Christmas market and got amongst some of the street food for dessert! It was lovely to see everyone out and about in the beautiful tropical weather.    Lue lisää

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    Playa Del Carmen

    13. joulukuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    📌 An eventful flight and some annoying customer service in Paris was put behind us once we landed in Cancun. The weather was warm, the vibes were up, the hotel was great and we were keen to eat fresh flavourful cuisine! We arrived late and headed out for dinner, a trendy tacqueria caught our eye and it really hit the spot. If this was where the bar sat for our next 6 weeks, we were in for a treat!

    📌 The weather was perfect for our time spent there, a walk along the beautiful beach was lovely, something we hadn't done for a long time. We continued to eat great food, including an amazing lunch at this "slow food" restaurant making everything from scratch, my saucy drowned baguette was incredible. We even managed to stumble across a Christmas market on our way to dinner which was going off.

    📌 Our final full day involved a trip to the world wonder, Chichen Itza. This would be the beginning of our Mayan journey and it was a very fascinating place, with stories of sacrifice and tradition capturing our imagination. It was definitely worth visiting, it wasn't super busy and the history is incomprehensible to us. That evening we headed a little off the track to find a more local cantina, the place was a little intimidating at first but we had a laugh and managed to get by with some limited Spanish and translation, the staff were friendly and the food of course was delicious 😋    Lue lisää

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  • Steven CoeLiving in the UK Part 2Matkaaja

    Things we learnt living abroad

    9. joulukuuta, Englanti ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    📌 People still don't really know a lot about Australia and they have some wild ideas of what it's like living there. It's still a very foreign place to many Britts, particularly because it's too far!

    📌 Europeans are bred different. Maybe more likely to be obnoxious or rude. Also, smoking??? C'mon!

    📌 Australia is a very privileged country, we have a great deal of benefits, beauty and things to be proud of that can often be taken for granted. Weather is one of these, it truly influences everyone's mood, everyone's activity and the general vibes.

    📌 Travel and living away educates you in empathy, politics, gratitude, culture and so many things. I think people who truly travel, those who immerse themselves to learn and listen with an open mind grow and develop more kindness, more awareness and more gratitude for life, for people of all kinds and all backgrounds.

    📌 When you move away, you're the one that's expected to make the effort because it's perceived that you're the one that left.

    📌 It doesn't take long to settle somewhere, develop a routine and start to have a place that feels a little like home.

    📌 Travelling with family and friends is one of the best things you can do, to share stories and relatable experiences, to try new things and foods but mostly to create very unique memories ❤️

    📌 Kindness and hospitality is so simple and easy to demonstrate, it can lead to so much growth, opportunity and memories. Living with Robbie and Emily was a highlight of our trip and really taught and showed us the amazing things that being caring, kind and welcoming can lead to. We leave with greater friends that what we came with.    Lue lisää

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    Hebden Bridge One Last Time

    22. marrask.–9. jouluk., Englanti ⋅ 🌫 5 °C

    📌 Our last few weeks in the UK ended the way we started, in one of the best towns, our second home. How fitting to enjoy the town and spend some quality time with our 2nd family at Bridge Lanes.

    📌 The first night we got back, we went out with Emily, Robbie, Lynelle and jumped back into familiar conversations and fun time. However the next day, we had plenty of work to do, things to pack, and bags to send back to Aus in preparation for our return. Most of this was Chloe's job as I was working away in Preston and at various Vets4Pets to bolster some savings before our last stint of travel. The weeks flew by, working 6 days, travelling and getting back to Hebden blurred the days.

    📌 Our last weekend/few days was special, we did everything we will associate with living in the UK. Chloe got drunk on pints and wine with Alex, waking up on Sunday hungover before having to back it up the next day. We enjoyed a beautiful Sunday roast and sticky toffee in Heptonstall and of course one drink was not enough, ending up at The Old Gate (iconic) before grabbing some takeaway from Hui Man's including the unforgettable Chinese Salt and Pepper Chips!!

    📌 We owed so much to Emily and Robbie and will be forever grateful for their hospitality, friendship and simply the memories out and about with them or on the couch with Brunny. We leave the UK different people, better people and part of that is definitely owed to them. We look forward to one day visiting Hebden Bridge again for a Guinness at The Old Gate.    Lue lisää

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    Vienna

    20.–22. marrask., Itävalta ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C

    📌 Our last stop in Europe, Vienna! The city was lovely and diverse, you could see the clear power that the former monarchy left upon the city with the grand buildings and squares whilst you could also see how the city is often considered most liveable with its brilliant transport, housing and diverse clean districts.

    📌 One of the days we had a full 6 hour food tour booked for free (thanks intrepid)! The tour was excellent, it took us to places all around the city that were all family run. There were plenty of sweets, drinks, delicious traditional food such as schnitzel and strudel. The other guests were from Florida and Virginia USA and they were super nice. It was a day well spent, with the highlight being a local stand that had been serving sausages, goulash, horse meat and pork for over 40 years! Chloe found a new love for horseradish also.

    📌 Vienna was one of the few cities where Christmas markets had kicked off in full swing and we were so glad as we hadn't accounted for this when planning! They were absolutely stunning, being a large capital, they were much larger than last year's Baltics and of course more crowded, but they were really grand thanks to literally being in front of grand palaces and town halls. It was a really special end to the holiday and our time in Europe, and despite being quite commercial it's definitely an experience I would recommend to anyone once in their lifetime! 🥰    Lue lisää

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    Salzburg

    18.–20. marrask., Itävalta ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C

    📌 Winter was really setting in, the train from Slovenia into Austria took us through some beautiful snow capped mountains and valleys. Salzburg was also starting to set up Christmas but we would just miss the official date. We continued our gastronomical exploration trying some delicious spicy sausages on arrival and then heading to a traditional Austrian beer house for hearty mains and a delicious breaded sweet cheese dumplings dessert served with caramelized plums.

    📌 One of the highlights of the trip was getting out the to nearby countryside. We picked up a car early and headed to Hallstat, a beautiful lakeside town amongst a valley. The weather was perfect, crisp and cold with clear skies. We made a few stops on the way at places significant to Mozart and a famous bakery/cafe with former royal approval. Hallstat was lovely but it's not worth doing much there, we instead headed off to a nearby valley for lunch and then for a walk around lake Gosausee. This was one of the most picturesque places I can remember, the snow capped mountains with the still lake and powdered covered green pines. Europe was really putting on a show for our last visit.    Lue lisää

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    Ljubljana

    15.–18. marrask., Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    📌 There was quite the change going to Slovenia, you could definitely feel the difference in wealth compared to the other Balkans. Ljubljana was a really beautiful city, it was quite compact which made it very walkable, it had delicious food and great coffee. A standout restaurant was a craft beer and burger bar on our first night, the comfort food in the 1-2 degree weather was perfect. Despite the cold, the town was buzzing and the Christmas spirit was slowly creeping in as decorations were being set up, including a tree coming in on a semi trailer.

    📌 We hired a car and took a day trip out to Bled and the surrounding area. It was a gloomy day which added to the beautiful scenery. Chloe enjoyed a run around the lake, working up an appetite for a local hearty meal at a nearby towns traditional tavern. We explored a few more stops, enjoying the quiet areas outside of the cities before heading back to the capital. Sixt tried to throw us a dodgy curve ball by suggesting we had scratched the car, thankfully our pre pickup pictures ended that claim quickly!! We finished the night with local Slovenian stuffed cabbage dumplings and a local pasta dish similar to ravioli.    Lue lisää

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    istrian Peninsula: Pula and Rovinj

    13. marraskuuta, Kroatia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    📌 The reason to have a car was to visit the peninsula at the north and it was definitely the highlight of our trip to Croatia. An area that formerly and mostly belonged to Italy (or equivalents) until WW2 that is famous for beautiful towns, wine and truffles!!

    📌 We took a long drive from Zadar to get there, it was beautiful along the coast but unsurprisingly at this stage, most towns were closed. We headed to Rovinj early the next morning and wandered around the beautiful seaside town. It was peaceful amongst the coloured streets as we found coffee, admired the town and tucked into a wine and cheese board. The truffle cheese and olives were perfect 🤤

    📌 Pula was also beautiful, particularly the giant Roman colleseum which was in great condition. We visited it in the late afternoon and the sunset colours shining through the arches with the ocean in the background was a special scene. We enjoyed more Istrian dishes and truffle pasta, satisfied with our cuisine and appreciating the Italian influence ☺️    Lue lisää

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    Zadar

    11.–13. marrask., Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    📌 We went a couple of hours north via bus in order to pick up a car and have a base to visit the nearby Plitvice Lakes. Zadar was also pretty quiet with lots of restaurants closed, it was a pretty little old town but we didn't need much time in it, particularly with the empty vibes.

    📌 The next day we headed off to the lakes early, cruising through the mountains in our keep was a lovely early morning. We arrived at the lakes and set off for a decent 15km walk. This part of Europe still has bears and although it's well travelled, there's always that "what if" feeling as you walk 🥴 The lakes were gorgeous, the colours were the most impressive blues and greens, whilst the cascading falls were endless and they have done a magnificent job building the boardwalks that allow easy access but still give a natural feel. It was a worthy day trip that we wrapped up with a lunch at a local roadside tavern which was serving delicious meats at great value.    Lue lisää

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    Split

    9.–11. marrask., Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    📌 Back into Croatia and into the EU for couple of nights in split before heading up the coast of Croatia. The bus was interesting as we got chatting to a guy from caboolture and he was such a strange cat, definitely a one way conversation, talking at us, which saw Chloe walk off ☺️

    📌 Split was lovely, the waterfront walk, the old town/palace area and the dungeons were all cool. It was again interesting to see where some scenes of GOT had been shot. The town was pretty quiet and getting food was a little challenging sometimes as pizza, pasta and seafood options were less appealing given our diet since entering this part of Europe. We ended up going to a vegan bar for a less heavy meal one day ☺️

    📌 We didn't do heaps, it was nice to have good coffee, sit around in the sun, look at buildings and relax.    Lue lisää

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    Mostar

    7.–9. marrask., Bosnia ja Hertsegovina ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    📌 We crossed back out of the EU into Bosnia and Herzegovina. We with both interested to learn a little bit of history as it definitely is a country we knew little about.

    📌 We arrived early and enjoyed lunch at a low key restaurant where the woman was waiting and cooking fresh local Bosnian food. The Cevapi were delicious, the stuffed peppers and the stuffed vine leaves (Japrak) were nice and hearty! The prices were super cheap, most meals were around 15-30 euros including drinks.

    📌 The old town was beautiful, tradition shops lining the streets (a little touristy however), the old bridges and the clear rivers running amongst the Ottoman style buildings made a pleasant atmosphere to walk around, particularly in the late afternoon. Again, we found a local craft brewery serving delicious beers at good prices, hence we visited twice ☺️ One evening we ventured into the newer city to a restaurant on my agenda, the service was terrible and they wouldn't seat us despite us trying to find a compromise. We ended up going to a very average pizza restaurant 🤷

    📌 The final day we learnt about the Bosnian genocide and war post Yugoslavia. It was another learning experience of horror, frustration and sadness from the past that seems to be recurrent as we travel but yet seems to not change, history repeating itself today 🤯 We ended the day with a delicious dinner and wine, making up for the previous night. A shame we didn't get to Sarajevo but perhaps next time.    Lue lisää

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    Dubrovnik

    5.–7. marrask., Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    📌 A few days exploring the old town of Dubrovnik, probably most famous for Game of Thrones, it was a beautiful walled town. We were staying a little out in a nice apartment and the walk into the centre each day with the views and sunny weather was great.

    📌 The town was starting to shut down so sometimes food options were a little lacking, however it was great to walk around and have the city to ourselves. We didn't enjoy too much food here as it was overpriced, our meals were outside the old town which was better value and actually included a great burger.

    📌 One of the highlights was afternoon drinks at the cliff bars, a bar built just outside the walls on the ocean. The sunsets were beautiful and the atmosphere was perfect.    Lue lisää

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    Montenegro

    2.–5. marrask., Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    📌 We caught the bus out of Tirana, we were both keen on Montenegro as we weren't sure what to expect. The change from Albania was drastic, it seemed much cleaner l, upmarket and more adequately set up for tourists.

    📌 We had one night in Budva to suss out another town, the place had a very upmarket almost pretentious vibe about it, influencer types everywhere. It was however, a beautiful walled town on the water, and it was worth a visit. The highlight was our dinner, this was the official anniversary date and the meal was delicious with excellent service.

    📌 We spent the next few days in Kotor, a popular spot where the bay was enclosed within beautiful rugged mountains. The bay was lined with venetian ports, the old town was quaint, particularly when the cruise ships had left for the day and there were cats everywhere! We enjoyed a hike up to the peaks behind the city with an American/Indian guy before heading back down and stopping at a local hillside house for home made cheese and wine. It was quiet, the views were outstanding and it was one of the highlights. Our last dinner in Kotor was another treat, a little out of the town was a tiny pizza shop with the friendliest owner, he even gave us some beer on the house 🍻    Lue lisää

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    Tirana

    31. lokak.–2. marrask., Albania ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    📌 We arrived back in Tirana and picked up a car to allow ourselves a little more freedom. First impressions were a little stressful though as this city was a chaotic place to drive!! We headed out of the city to go an explore the nearby town of Kruje. This was a hillside town with a nice bazaar and castle on the hill. There wasn't a whole lot to do there but it was worth a drive and visit.

    📌 We headed back to Tirana which was a long drive with Friday afternoon traffic, the roundabouts and lanes don't really serve much of a purpose when driving in Albania so cautious driving was a must. We headed out for a local meal and enjoyed the space of having a comfortable high rise apartment for accommodation.

    📌 The next day we set off early to the south, approximately 2 hours away was Berat, a UNESCO preserved ottoman town. The buildings were beautiful, you could see why the place was called the village of 1000 windows. We wandered through the streets, enjoyed some craft beers with a peaceful view and then eventually got some local lunch. The cruise back to Tirana was smooth, much less traffic on a Saturday but still chaotic driving, they weren't as aggressive as the Turks though which was a relief. Driving around Albania was interesting, waste disposal and burning rubbish is a big issue here, so many beautiful valleys lined with olive groves were filled with smoke.

    📌 We spent the last night celebrating our 5 years, I had found a well rated steak house which served up a delicious meal with wine. It was a great experience and a beautiful celebration date ❤️    Lue lisää

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    Albanian Alps Part 2: Valbone to Theth

    29.–31. lokak., Albania ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C

    📌 We started early with a nice breaky and begun the walk through the town, it was approximately 4-5kms to the trail head at the end of the valley. As we were walking the Australians Michael and Tanya pulled up, they'd managed to score a lift from their hotel manager. We took the offer to cut a 1-2kms off the walk along the road and joined them.

    📌 We ended up hiking 80% of the hike with these guys, it was great. Along the way there was just such vibrant colours, the mountains were gorgeous, there was even a few places to stop and have a beer. The summit was a little sketchy but worth the views, the dogs along the trail were super cute and friendly and they would lead the way happily in hope of some food when we'd stop. At one point we were even joined by a little pup. Upon descent it was rough on the knees and we took an opportunity to have a beer with a lovely view!

    📌 It was a beautiful hike, the trees really made it special also. Overall we did approximately 18km and if was well worth the trip. We enjoyed a little wander around town before having a hearty dinner at our guesthouse. We were super fortunate with the weather and timing as the town of theth was basically shutting down for the season as we left.    Lue lisää

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    Albanian Alps part 1

    27.–29. lokak., Albania ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    📌 We flew into the capital and headed for the mountain base of Shkoder via a small minivan company at the airport, we were used to the organisation and chaos of this kinds of transports since travelling eastern Europe last year.

    📌 Shkoder was a beautiful town and the the guesthouse was a gorgeous 200 year old renovated building. We left our things the next morning and headed off early for a long transport day into the mountains. It began with a bus ride full of various tourists and we soon began to make friends with some older Australians from Brisbane. The next part of the journey was a 2 hour boat cruise up river, this was chaos! An old boat, overloaded with obnoxious people seemed to be a nightmare but as people gradually got off at the most random spots and once the day trippers left, the boat was more roomy. It was a very beautiful cruise in the end, the autumn colours were beautiful. We then finished the journey with a short bus ride (a little chaotic as not enough seats) into Valbone where the hike would begin.

    📌 Given it was borderline end of season, most things were closed so we headed to one of the few restaurants that were open and ran back into the Australians. We had a nice chat over some wines and food before making our way back to prepare for an early morning hike.    Lue lisää

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    Sicily: Taormina & Catania

    25.–27. lokak., Italia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    📌 The last few days we explored Taormina, another highlight of the island but a little more upmarket and tourist heavy. We decided it was worth spending a night there and it was a good decision. The town was beautiful, it had some gorgeous architecture, some beautiful beaches and a fantastic view from behind the city where you could see the Mount Etna and the Ocean.

    📌 That evening we had a beautiful sunset rooftop drink with amazing views and colours. We had a lovely conversation with some Americans whilst enjoying a drink and watching the sky light up next to the beautiful mount Etna volcano. The pricey rooftop prices were definitely worth it. We then made a great call on a dinner restaurant, the service was so friendly and the food was delicious.

    📌 The next day we headed for Catania, we were craving some Napoli style pizza and we hit the jackpot for lunch, more great service and a super friendly pizza chef. He talked us into a the "don Perignon" of local beer 😂, it was delicious and was only a little more then Aus prices in fairness.

    📌 We checked in and had a wonder around Catania, enjoying what was possibly our last warm night in Europe. We will definitely miss the vibes, Sunday night and everything was buzzing. The streets were hit and miss, a little rundown but the city was also full of more great architecture. We finished with a 3 course meal, some delicious seafood pasta, wine and ofcourse tiramisu. Until next time Italy 👌    Lue lisää

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    Sicily: Sircusa

    23.–25. lokak., Italia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    📌 We caught an early bus to the east side of the island, probably my favourite city of Sicily. It sat in a beautiful spot by the water, it had great restaurants and it was not as chaotic and busy as Palermo and Catania. The weather continued to be on point, 22-25 degrees was much appreciated compared to <10 in England.

    📌 We enjoyed a relaxing few days, wandering around aimlessly, having apertivo wines and spritz and then delicious food. Sicilian food being an island was very fish focused, it was always fresh and tasty but Chloe and I both agreed we preferred mainland Italy food options.    Lue lisää

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    Sicily: Palermo

    21.–23. lokak., Italia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    📌 A quick flight into Sicily, another region of Italy we had always wanted to explore. We landed in Palermo keen to get the most out of our next 6 days. We started the adventure with a food tour which was quite adventurous in itself. A few Aussies, Europeans, Irish and and an awkward American spent the next few hours together eating a variety of things including a spleen sandwich (wouldn't eat again), some arancina and gelato. It was a great food tour but Asia still wins for food tours so far, Europe has sooo many carbs!

    📌 The next day we made a short trip to the small nearby town of Cefalu. This was a beautiful town by the water, it was busy, the streets were beautiful and it was a little quieter than the chaotic Palermo. We had some delicious arancino freshly made before heading back for another local Sicilian specialty, the cannoli. It was a old monastery that was quite popular, hence with popularity comes stupidity 😂, we eventually had some delicious very large cannoli which was worth it.    Lue lisää

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    Athens

    18.–21. lokak., Kreikka ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    📌 A few relaxed days in the capital, we were staying in a quirky Airbnb with a Greek woman who seemed to be quite the the collector or random things. The area was trendy and had many good restaurants, cafes and bars.

    📌 We continued our gastronomical adventure eating more cheese, pastries and ofcourse gyros. We decided to mix it up and go a little left field and have some Louisiana food as I wanted beignets, this was a poor choice, the food just didn't hit the spot. One of the evenings we found a great little local taproom serving a range of Greek beers, drinking and eating amongst the vibrant Athens atmosphere was a highlight of the city.

    📌 One evening we did a athens by night tour, it was great to be taken around and chat with the guide and some other english tourists. We had some good food and delicious wine (the guy was a wine enthusiast to the max!), we ended up at a rooftop for a few drinks and continued for some more once the tour finished.    Lue lisää

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    Santorini

    16.–18. lokak., Kreikka ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    📌 A short ferry trip over to Santorini was smooth and we arrive on the island early, keen to relax. The accommodation was lovely and the island was busy but not crazy! We enjoyed a nice brunch and coffee, (the Greeks continue to provide great coffee) before a short wander around Fira enjoying the views. The weather was warm and sunny, a great reminder to get away from the UK.

    📌 Each night we made a effort to have a nice view of the sunset and surrounding cliffs. The first night was the best, we sat at a small cocktail bar, it was beautiful watching the cliffs light up and the sky fade away into darkness. We had our best dinner afterwards, a small Mezze restaurant a 20 min walk out of the town. It was like we were in someone's home, an old school couple cooking delicious no frills fresh food for great prices. Our second night we had a reservation for dinner, the view was possibly better, but the menu markup on food (as expected) took away from it, particularly after such an authentic experience the night before! We finished the night with some delicious loukamades doughnuts 🤤

    📌 The biggest day we had was the reasonably strenuous walk from Fira to Oia. It was beautiful walking through the other towns and past the churches. The harshness of the island was evident however, so dry and I can't imagine the heat during the summer. We enjoyed a nice reward in Oia with a beer overlooking the water and then a top notch gyros for lunch! A very worthy visit to a beautiful island    Lue lisää

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    Crete

    12.–16. lokak., Kreikka ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    📌 Our last Europe trip! We flew into Chania and were keen to get amongst the renowned Crete food scene. We had a car which was convenient but also difficult due to the driving and parking which was possibly the worst we have seen in any country. Chania was a beautiful old town with bustling vibrant streets and restaurants, even late at night, one of the best things about this part of Europe.

    📌 We visited a few beaches on a road trip around the west of the island, it was narrow driving through valleys and inclines which gave Chloe a few heart attacks ☺️ One of the best meals was this day, at a small road side tavern with a peaceful garden and such friendly service, it felt very authentic and the value was insanely good!

    📌 We took our time driving between Heraklion and Chania, stopping at Rethimno, another beautiful town with small streets and colour. No matter the stop, the food was brilliant, the dips and the bread were always a must and it always finished with a shot of raki! The taverns were the highlight of the food trip, they felt very local.

    📌 Our last full day we spent around Heraklion, visiting the archeological site of the Minoans (super old mysterious civilisation), visiting a small town where we found a local shop serving delicious gyros and finally finishing the day at a nearby winery trying some unique wines from indigenous Crete vines. Chloe was quite content once we got rid of the car at the end of this day 😂    Lue lisää

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  • Steven CoeLiving in the UK Part 2Matkaaja

    Iceland Day 6 & 7

    16.–18. syysk., Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    📌 It was time for the west coast, we set off early as we had multiple stops along a peninsula towards the capital. First stop, coffee! A very good coffee was enjoyed at a shop run by a suspected Columbian given the decorations in the place. We then enjoyed driving a loop of the Sneafelness peninsula admiring the dramatic cliffs alongside the ocean, the beautiful views and even a very tasty lunch entailing fish and chips + a quesadilla, it really hit the spot. Another few stops that were great were the black church with a beautiful backdrop, and the small town with heaps of street art. We ended the day a little bit out of the capital where we stayed in a gorgeous hut with sea and mountain views, the sun came out and we even enjoyed a walk on the nearby beach (finding a red lion jellyfish!)

    📌 On our last full day we did the golden circle, a popular loop near Reykjavik and you could definitely tell, the crowds were much larger. We started with a visit to the plate boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. We then visited a couple of different waterfalls (had seen too many by now 😂) and then headed to the capital for a few drinks and our last night's accommodation in the pod hotel. The main church was definitely a landmark worth having a quick look at due to its unique and imposing design. Reykjavik definitely was a cool captial, the weather was out and the brewery we found was excellent, it was worth checking out for 1 night before our flight the next day.    Lue lisää

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  • Steven CoeLiving in the UK Part 2Matkaaja

    Iceland Day 4 & 5

    14.–15. syysk., Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    📌 We left early as today was a decent drive, we were finished on the east coast and heading to the North. It was beautiful as we left the fjord valley and we were soon in central Iceland, a very dry and baron landscape with crazyyy winds. We stopped at a small shack overlooking the vast land where we got some deep fried twisted doughnuts, delicious! 😋

    📌 The main mission was to see several waterfalls very close to each other and a canyon. This meant driving 30km on bumpy dirt road, luckily it had been recently grated and the I10 handled the bumps well. The reward was well worth it as this side had less people and everything was super close. The falls were huge, the most powerful in Europe! Shortly up stream was a cascading large waterfall whilst the other way was a beautiful canyon. It may have been my favourite landscape of the trip. We headed back along the long dirt road where we welcomed the asphalt once again, this time heading towards an area high in sulfur pools. This felt like another planet, and the smell was horrendous 🤣 it was also quite fascinating to see the geothermal energy stations nearby.
    We finished the day with some hot chips, a delicious caramel apple pie and a beer on the marina of husavik, a fishing village of the north known for Wales.

    📌 The next day didn't involve much driving, we headed for a small but beautiful waterfall close to the accommodation before heading to the capital of the north, Akureyri. Ofcourse we tucked into some coffee and pastries, wandered around the Botanical gardens and then enjoyed some drinks at the local bar. We had plenty of time to spare and the peninsula an hour north had a brewery, we grabbed a quick lunch and off we went on another great drive! It was off the beaten track, the roads were quiet, gravel, the Cliffs close but the views amazing. The town was small, the brewery was great and it was a great relaxed afternoon.    Lue lisää

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