What is Sustainable Travel (and how to travel more sustainably)
Sustainable travel should be the only way we travel. But most of the time, international travel and tourism are far from sustainable. Sustainability is a buzzword for travellers yet the concept remains fuzzy. So what is sustainable travel? Why is…
Southern Mongolia & The Gobi: The Complete Guide
Mongolia, at the eastern end of Central Asia, is a setting of steppes and forests, remote mountains and arid plains. Smoke rises from the chimneys of warm ger camps tucked between the dunes of the Gobi. Desert foliage shimmers in…
Charyn Canyon: The Complete Guide for 2022
Whether you’re travelling around Kazakhstan or just passing through, a visit to Charyn Canyon should definitely be on the cards. This guide covers all the information you need to know about visiting Charyn Canyon, including, how much it costs, how…
Central Mongolia: The Complete Guide for 2023
Mongolia is one of the last countries on Earth in which you can experience untouched wilderness. Check out our guide to Central Mongolia here
What I wish everyone knew about slow travel
Slow travel is mindful travel, forming connections to local people and cultures, while remaining sustainable for communities and the planet. This guide will inspire you with the benefits of slow travel and why we should embrace this mindset.
The Beginners’ Guide to Couchsurfing
Couchsurfing is a wonderful option for ethical travellers as it helps to combat the impacts of overtourism, especially in popular destinations. Have you ever wanted to try Couchsurfing but are feeling a little apprehensive or unsure? Maybe you wonder if…
Vegan in Mongolia: How to NOT starve
Don't let a vegetarian or vegan diet spoil your Mongolian adventures! We enjoyed Mongolia on a plant-based diet and you can too.
How to use what3words
What3Words is a wonderful tool for navigating precisely on your travels! Since we use this method to share our favourite locations and hidden gems, we’ve compiled a quick guide for our readers.
A Local’s Guide to Edinburgh
The ULTIMATE guide to the Edinburgh. Enjoy the best bits, skip the tourist traps and make the most of your time with our insider knowledge.
Six sustainable Christmas market tips for your December trip
Ah, December. This final month of the year always feels special. The smell of winter fills the air. We start wrapping up at work and winding down to the holidays, which are just around the corner. We surround ourselves with…
Europe’s Sleeper Trains: Have they run out of steam?
Train travel is evolving at high speed and overnight services are running out of steam as classic routes fade away. Is this the end of the line for Europe’s sleeper trains?
Water-to-Go Travel Filter Bottle Review
We’ve sung their praises on the blog before, but we’re finally sitting down to write this review of our Water-to-Go bottle. We want our readers to understand what it does well and what it doesn't!
