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  • Edinburgh,  Food & Drink

    19 Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Edinburgh Old Town

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    In this blog post, we take a look at the vibrant coffee culture of Edinburgh Old Town and unveil the crème de la crème of coffee shops and cafes. Whether you seek a cosy nook to enjoy a moment of solitude or a bustling hub to catch up with friends, Edinburgh has it all. We…

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  • Food & Drink,  New Zealand,  North Island,  Wellington

    Wellington Food Guide: 10 Delicious Must-Try Cheap Eats

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    Visiting Wellington on a budget but still want to sample its delicious delights? Look no further than this Wellington Food Guide! In this post, discover the 10 best places for must-try cheap eats. On my trip to Wellington, I was keen to try out lots of different eateries and I didn’t hold back! I discovered…

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  • Food & Drink,  Hokkaido,  Japan

    Hokkaido Food Guide: 13 Famous Local Foods You Must-Try

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    Discover delicious, unique and famous local food you must eat in Hokkaido (and where to find it) in this Hokkaido Food Guide. Many places in Japan have famous local food specialities, and Hokkaido is no exception! Hokkaido has a ton of famous food, much of which can only be found in Hokkaido. These local dishes…

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  • Edinburgh,  Food & Drink,  Scotland

    The 5 Best Independent Coffee Shops In Edinburgh

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    Edinburgh has a great coffee scene and some of the best independent coffee shops in Scotland. I love coffee! But where do I like to get my caffeine fix? There are so many great coffee shops in Edinburgh and I am still exploring them all. But I do have some favourites. I prefer to go…

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Welcome To Wild Lovely World!

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Our mission is to help travellers like you to learn how you can travel for longer, cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
Specialising in travelling solo and as a couple, living and working abroad, slow and sustainable travel, and travel on a budget, we aim to inspire your own wild and lovely adventures around the world!

Hello, I’m Lauren!

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I’ve been travelling for 15+ years, lived in 5 different countries, and visited 40+ countries so far!
I share travel tips and guides based on my own experiences and places I have personally visited. Everything on this blog is knowledge gained from my real life adventures – all written in my own words with photographs I have taken.
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