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    Edinburgh,  Food & Drink,  Scotland

    The 5 Best Independent Coffee Shops In Edinburgh

    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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  • Lauren sitting on top of the summit of Mount Rishiri Hokkaido Japan
    Health & Wellness

    12 Free & Cheap Ways To Exercise & Keep Fit While Travelling

    When you’re travelling it can sometimes be hard to find time to exercise and keep fit, but it’s important to remember to look after yourself and stay healthy. The best way to get moving is to incorporate physical activity into your itinerary or daily schedule. I have often found that when I am travelling I…

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    Remembering The Little Things, Seeing The Smaller Picture

    One of my biggest problems is remembering the little things. The small steps you take to reach a goal. The little wins and the mini moments. I am too focused on the bigger picture, the end result, the finale. I dream of being happier, being richer, being fitter. Having a wonderful career, traveling the world,…

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  • lauren standing with a bicycle, with mount fuji in the distance behind her, and kawaguchiko five lakes. in japan
    Health & Wellness

    12 Ways To Make Your Travel Time More Fun & Productive

    Rather than complaining about the queues, getting road rage, or wasting time on your social medium of choice with the never-ending scroll, there are so many ways to make your travel time much more fun and productive. Whether by bus, train, car, plane, bike, boat, or foot, however, you travel, why not use the time…

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  • jet programme alt japan teaching english abroad
    Japan,  Working Abroad

    5 Amazing Aspects Of Japanese Working Culture According To An Expat

    In this post, I share with you five amazing aspects of Japanese working culture from the perspective of an expat. I worked in Japan for two years on the JET Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). As a foreigner working professionally in Japan, I learned a lot about Japanese working culture. I was amazed…

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Hello, I’m Lauren!

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Lauren is a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget. She’s been travelling for over 15 years and lived and worked in 7 different countries, including Scotland, New Zealand and Japan. She’s on a mission to inspire adventure and show you how to travel for longer, for cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
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