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    Auckland,  Hostels,  New Zealand,  North Island

    The Best Hostel On Waiheke Island: Waiheke Backpackers Hostel Review

    If you’re travelling on a budget to Waiheke Island then you’ll want to know where to stay to get the best value for money. Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is your answer! The Waiheke Backpackers Hostel is easily the best hostel on Waiheke Island. It is located right above one of the best beaches on Waiheke –…

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    Isle Of Arran,  Scotland

    How To Get To The Isle Of Arran From Edinburgh (By Car & Public Transport)

    In this post, you’ll find out how to get to the Isle of Arran from Edinburgh. I will share my experience of booking ferry tickets to Brodick on the Isle of Arran and travelling to the ferry port in Ardrossan from Edinburgh. Plus what it is really like to travel by Calmac Ferries and what…

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    Edinburgh,  Scotland

    Taking Just Eat Cycles For A Spin – An Honest Review Of The Edinburgh Bike Hire Scheme

    Transport for Edinburgh recently launched a new city cycle scheme sponsored by food delivery website Just Eat called Just Eat Cycles in Edinburgh. The programme has been live since September 2018, and although has run into difficulties and criticism, promises to make bike rental easier and cycling a go-to mode of transport for the residents and visitors to…

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Hello, I’m Lauren!

I’m a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget.
I have been travelling for over 15 years and lived and worked in 7 different countries, including Scotland, New Zealand and Japan.
I’m on a mission to inspire adventure and show you how to travel for longer, for cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
I share travel tips and guides based my own experiences and places I have personally visited – words/photos are my own.
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