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31/01/2019

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03/01/2019

Why you need a travel coach
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29/11/2018

“That’s the villa there, with the guest house next door”. A group of expats were talking quite loudly about a certain Mr & Mrs Clooney’s abode as we sailed by on the slow boat around Lake Como. It didn’t look like they were at home so popping round for the last pod of coffee was out of the question. Never mind! [ 810 more words ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/clooney-lake-como-italy/

“That’s the villa there, with the guest house next door”. A group of expats were talking quite loudly about a certain Mr & Mrs Clooney’s abode as we sailed by on the slow boat around Lake Como. It didn’t look like they were at home so popping round for the last pod of coffee was out of the...

25/10/2018

You have bought the flights, found the accommodation, arranged your foreign currency, researched activities, and packed the sunscreen. There’s one last thing to do, and that’s getting almost every eventuality backed up by insurance. So why is it a good idea to buy travel cover? Here are a few reasons to consider why buying adequate insurance is a good idea: … [ 1,197 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/why-always-get-travel-insurance/

You have bought the flights, found the accommodation, arranged your foreign currency, researched activities, and packed the sunscreen. There’s one last thing to do, and that’s getting almost every eventuality backed up by insurance. So why is it a good idea to buy travel cover? Here are a few re...

18/10/2018

“If a virgin crosses the bridge, the dragons swish their tails”, so the legend goes. Apparently, Jason, of the Argonauts fame, killed a local swamp dwelling dragon in Slovenia as part of his epic quest for the Golden Fleece. A few of his crew stayed behind and settled in the area, establishing a hamlet that would grow into modern day Ljubljana. [ 1,303 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/one-day-lovely-little-ljubljana-slovenia/

“If a virgin crosses the bridge, the dragons swish their tails”, so the legend goes. Apparently, Jason, of the Argonauts fame, killed a local swamp dwelling dragon in Slovenia as part of his epic quest for the Golden Fleece. A few of his crew stayed behind and settled in the area, establishing a...

04/10/2018

Hungary is the epitome of a wild child - brought up in a well-to-do environment but as a teenager subsequently fell in with the wrong crowd twice, rebelled and fell out of those formative years a product of their experience. The river Danube splits the capital city of Budapest into distinct parts; beautiful Buda on the west bank overlooks the gritty eastern quarter of Pest. [ 1,115 more word ]
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Hungary is the epitome of a wild child – brought up in a well-to-do environment but as a teenager subsequently fell in with the wrong crowd twice, rebelled and fell out of those formative years a product of their experience.... Continue Reading →

20/09/2018

What we know as modern-day Budapest is a product of a menage a trois. In 1873 the three towns of Buda, Pest, and Obuda were connected by the construction of the chain bridge. However, the personalities of each area are very distinct and although they are now part of the same city, they seem to be worlds apart. Buda is the posh, decadent side, where the art is in galleries and the buildings are neo-gothically ornate. [ 642 more words ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/best-pest-budapest-hungary/

What we know as modern-day Budapest is a product of a menage a trois. In 1873 the three towns of Buda, Pest, and Obuda were connected by the construction of the chain bridge. However, the personalities of each area are very distinct and although they are now part of the same city, they seem to be wo...

14/09/2018

A guest post by Emily Jones about Palermo, Sicily. Enjoy! Incredibly beautiful and boasting great weather, seascapes, food and history- Italy’s southern island Sicily has an endless amount to offer its visitors. So, where better to start your Sicilian adventure than its fascinating capital Palermo. With flights from most major UK cities Palermo is a great place to start, or indeed enjoy your entire holiday without ever getting bored. [ 528 more words ]
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Incredibly beautiful and boasting great weather, seascapes, food and history- Italy’s southern island Sicily has an endless amount to offer its visitors. So, where better to start your Sicilian adventure than its fascinating capital Palermo. With flights from most major UK cities Palermo is a grea...

13/09/2018

One of the best aspects of visiting another country is trying their national foods and regional specialties. Most of the time they feature the usual meats, carbs, and vegetables with maybe some different herbs and spices or methods of preparation or cooking. Sometimes you do encounter cuisine that might seem to you as being different or even strange. Here are a few foods that you can try if you are truly adventurous: … [ 1,619 more word ]
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One of the best aspects of visiting another country is trying their national foods and regional specialties. Most of the time they feature the usual meats, carbs, and vegetables with maybe some different herbs and spices or methods of preparation or cooking. Sometimes you do encounter cuisine that m...

09/08/2018

Have you ever arrived back home after an epic travel experience and just felt ‘meh’? I first got the post-travel blues in 2004. I had come back from India, having spent ten days in the jungle spotting tigers during the day and dancing with local villagers in the evening. I’d had a crazy day visiting the landmarks of Delhi and a quick look at the mighty Taj Mahal. [ 1,081 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/overcome-not-travelling-post-travel-blues/

Have you ever arrived back home after an epic travel experience and just felt ‘meh’? I first got the post-travel blues in 2004. I had come back from India, having spent ten days in the jungle spotting tigers during the day and dancing with local villagers in the evening. I’d had a crazy day vi...

02/08/2018

“Orang-utan, Orang-utan!” A campmate was gesticulating wildly/madly and whispering as loud as possible. I was suspicious; declaring that there were Orangutan spotted on every excursion had become a running joke, but this was different, we were just sat around in our jungle camp base. Suddenly, I realised this wasn’t a new version of the prank, it was the real deal. I grabbed my camera and walked along the wooden footpath to the end of the line of huts. [ 1,149 more word ]
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“Orang-utan, Orang-utan!” A campmate was gesticulating wildly/madly and whispering as loud as possible. I was suspicious; declaring that there were Orangutan spotted on every excursion had become a running joke, but this was different, we were just sat around in our jungle camp base. Suddenly, I...

29/07/2018

The Soulful Travels Newsletter -

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26/07/2018

This is a guide to staying in hostel accommodation. If you want a cheap place to bed down for the night then hostelling is a great option. Here are some ways to make your experience more comfortable for you, and your fellow travellers. Do book a bed in a hostel if you want to meet lots of interesting people Don’t… [ 622 more words ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/hostel-dos-donts/

A guide to the best way to experience hostel life, from what to bring to what to do and not to do. It can be either very rewarding or very disturbing!

19/07/2018

“Just don’t smile,” Che advised me. Suddenly everything made sense, I wasn’t experiencing hell in paradise. I didn’t realise that a natural reaction to discovering the wonders of the submarine world was the root of all my problems. After all, I had only learned to swim properly and overcome my fear of deep water three months earlier! I had been advised to learn how to scuba dive by my friend’s husband when I mentioned I was heading to Borneo. [ 1,056 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/sipadan-diving-borneo-malaysia/

A tale about a frightened newbie, the world's best dive site, a funny frog joke and how a brilliant, patient instructor saved the day.

12/07/2018

Travelling to a new area of the world can be a life changing point for many people. At last, you’ll be able to experience everything there is to offer - and learn that it’s not so scary after all. Africa is a vast continent that offers the traveller outstanding beauty, exhilarating adventures and crazy moments, but it also can be very daunting, especially for the first time visitor. [ 1,878 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/best-tips-east-africa/

East Africa is wildly exciting and a little tricky to navigate. These ten tips will help you get the most out of travel in this wonderful part of the world.

05/07/2018

Cape Town and the neighbouring areas offer visitors an activity packed and fun-filled vacation. Sitting at the very bottom of Africa, it's a multi-cultural city that has shaken off discrimination and evolved into a destination for diversity and acceptance. It has so many excellent experiences on offer that it's difficult to narrow them down, so here's a little guide to some of the best things to squeeze into a short break in Cape Town. [ 1,555 more word ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/best-activities-cape-town-south-africa/

Want to dive with sharks, sampling the best wines, find outdoor concerts in botanical gardens? Check out this guide to the best of Cape Town, South Africa.

28/06/2018

Travelling for the first time can be really scary. Everything is new and different, literally taking you out of your comfort zone! It’s a great opportunity to embrace new experiences and develop life skills but it can also be very daunting. However this can also present certain hazards and safety issues that you need to be aware of. So before heading off it is a good idea is to follow this guide to being prepared for your first trip. [ 2,286 more words ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/guide-first-time-travellers/

This is the best guide for anyone who is thinking about travelling - whether it is for the first time ever or just never travelled solo before.

21/06/2018

This is Soulful Travels' second guest post, this time the author is Brian Temu from Dahlia Tours. Thanks Brian for such an informative piece about safaris! Tanzania is full of incredible places. Destinations that are so diverse, it’s impossible to say that one place or another is the ‘best’. Yet, sometimes when travelling to Tanzania, you come across a magical destination. [ 2,487 more words ]
https://soulfultravels.co.uk/safari-tanzania-best/

This guide is about the best ways to experience Tanzania by safari. Classic driving plus walking, canoeing, horse-back, fly-in and hot-air balloon safaris.

07/06/2018

Beezie was one tough lady. She lived in sweet isolation on Cottage Island, a former l***r colony, in the middle of a lake near the town of Sligo, Ireland. She rowed herself ashore to swap her potent home brew for produce at the market right up until she passed away. There was a joke that the fish stall would be empty the next day; the trawlers would not set sail as the fishermen would all be suffering a dreadful hangover. [ 1,057 more word ]
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Beezie was one tough lady. She lived in sweet isolation on Cottage Island, a former l***r colony, in the middle of a lake near the town of Sligo, Ireland. She rowed herself ashore to swap her poten…

31/05/2018

Managing your money whilst you are travelling can be quite tricky. How much cash should you take? Where do you keep it? What do you do if it gets stolen? Here’s a guide to some strategies you may want to use to help reduce any money worries whilst exploring the world. *This article is intended to be used and must be used for entertainment and informational purposes only. [ 1,965 more word ]
http://soulfultravels.co.uk/2018/05/31/travelling-and-money-cards-cash-or-cheques/

Managing your money whilst you are travelling can be quite tricky. How much cash should you take? Where do you keep it? What do you do if it gets stolen? Here’s a guide to some strategies you may w…

24/05/2018

Last chance to say "I do" -

This edition is packed with travel related debates & discussions, plus fantastic holiday competitions!

24/05/2018

If you have ever wondered how a penny managed to find its way into an impossibly small bottle then the answer lies in the city of Sunderland. Sunderland’s association with glass goes all the way back to the times of the medieval monk Benedict Biscop, who introduced glass to Britain when he hired French glaziers to put windows into his nearby newly built priory in 674 AD. [ 883 more words ]
http://soulfultravels.co.uk/2018/05/24/glass-greyhound-sunderland/

If you have ever wondered how a penny managed to find its way into an impossibly small bottle then the answer lies in the city of Sunderland. Sunderland’s association with glass goes all the way b…

22/05/2018

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17/05/2018

You’ve been bitten by the bug, swept up into wanderlust and become an avid traveller. You’ve worked hard, saved up and made extra spending money to be able to indulge in your hobby. You try and get away as often as you can as a budget traveller or love to live in luxury on one big vacation. Maybe your are the kind of traveller that spends time researching and planning your trips, or enjoys the excitement and mysteries of last minute getaways. [ 984 more words ]
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