Dubai is a city unlike any other, with its ancient to modern history on display in epic proportions. With impressive skyscrapers, vast desert, and ancient history, Dubai can be a bit overwhelming to first-time visitors. It’s a twirling mix of ancient…
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A GUIDE TO MAGICAL MERIDA, MEXICO
While most beach-lovers head to the Mayan Riviera destinations of Cancún or Tulum, more intrepid travelers head for the magical city of Mérida, at the heart of the state of Yucatán, Mexico. Even fewer dare to tackle Mérida’s high summer temps…
6 THINGS TO DO IN YEREVAN, ARMENIA
Recently, a friend of mine invited me to spend two weeks backpacking and couch surfing across Armenia with her. While we saw plenty of cities and towns throughout the country, no trip to Armenia would be complete without spending a…
11 THINGS TO DO IN ISRAEL
I recently had the opportunity to visit Israel with a non-profit organisation Vibe Israel. When Vibe approached me about this trip I knew I absolutely had to say yes. Vibe is an organisation that is not focused on the politics…
5 THINGS THINGS TO DO IN BARCELONA THAT YOU CANNOT MISS
Barcelona is a city full of life. The architecture ranges from vibrant colors to detailed designs, the people are nice, and the food is filled with flavor. With walking tours of the city, museums, and an exciting nightlife right on…
9 REASONS TO VISIT BRISBANE
Whenever people think of going to Australia for a holiday, the usual cities they intend on visiting are Melbourne and Sydney. However, this should not always be the case as Brisbane is one other great place to visit while in…
10 AWESOME EXPERIENCES NOT TO MISS IN SAN FRANCISCO
They say it takes a lifetime to truly experience the beauty of California! After visiting San Francisco recently, I can wholeheartedly believe that it will take at least half of one to see just the city of San Francisco! Silicon…
DISCOVERING THE WINTER MAGIC OF LAUSANNE
In early December I had the honour of being invited by the Lausanne Tourism Board, representing We Are Travel Girls, to discover the charming Swiss city of Lausanne during the festive Christmas period. I had never been to Lausanne before so I was…
6 THINGS TO DO IN THE UNDERRATED CITY OF VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of the most underrated capital cities in Europe. You may not have heard of Vilnius, and if I am being honest with you, I hadn’t, until I booked a three-day trip there with…
MY EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR THROUGH EGYPT
There’s a saying in Egypt that if you drink from the Nile, you’ll return. Having unwillingly swallowed a fair amount of water while swimming in the river on my first visit in 2008, I found myself fulfilling the prophecy nine…
8 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES FOR AN AWESOME ADVENTURE IN KYRGYZSTAN
I can’t stop going to Kyrgyzstan. It’s like a bizarre addiction. I’ve been eight times already and I’m planning to go back next Spring. Maybe I should join a support group? Is there a support group for ‘I fell in…
SAMUI TRAVEL GUIDE: HOW TO SPEND 3 DAYS IN KOH SAMUI
Koh Samui is an island in Thailand located off the coast of the Kra Isthmus. It’s a popular tourist destination as there are many beautiful beaches, miles of lush mountainous rainforest, and opulent resorts and spas. Day trips are available…