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Caracol Maya Ruins in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve near San Ignacio Belize

San Ignacio Belize: Things to do Without a Tour Guide

March 19, 2018 Claire Comments 11 comments

Unfortunately, Belize is one of the most expensive countries to visit in Central America, probably due to it being an ex-British colony, and popular with American and Canadian expats and visitors which has helped to push up prices. Popular destinations like Caye Caulker and San Ignacio are prime examples of how expensive tours can be, but if you are backpacking Belize on a budget, then don’t worry – there are still plenty of activities to see and do close to San…

15 Awesome Free Things to Do in Barcelona

December 15, 2017 Claire Comments 12 comments

Barcelona is a perennially popular destination, and with its Mediterranean climate, spectacular food, nightlife, culture, and beaches, it’s not hard to see why. Recently tourism has faltered after the terrorist attack in 2017, and the more recent demonstrations regarding Catalan independence, but there is no denying Barcelona has long-lasting appeal. Barcelona does tend to be more expensive compared to other cities in Spain, but there is still plenty to do for the budget traveller. Here are just a few of…

Discovering the Stockholm Subway Art Gallery

January 13, 2017 Claire Comments 24 comments

Stockholm is a city with many secrets. One of those is its extensive free art gallery in the subway. Hiding beneath its busy streets lies a network of some of the best art in the city. For the cost of a single subway ticket you can zip around the stations, and admire rainbows of colour, eerie caves and mysterious sculptures. On a recent visit to Stockholm, I thought I’d check out some of the stations and discover the Stockholm Subway…

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