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    5 Reasons to visit Sofia as your next European City Break

    Bulgaria is an amazing, underrated travel destination blessed with stunning natural beauty, and a fascinating history and culture that goes back thousands of years. Here's 5 reasons to visit Sofia.

    By Alice

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Are Europe's Sleeper Trains running out of steam? Are Europe's Sleeper Trains running out of steam? Overnight trains used to be the primary method of transport in Europe, connecting cultures and capital cities. Time-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and irresistibly romantic: there was everything to love. Falling asleep in one country to the rhythm of the rails and waking up to a whole new scenery flashing by, overnight train travel is a lost experience. Here are 5 reasons to try an overnight train instead of a flight next time you travel: 1. You save money. Sleeping on the train means you don't have to pay for a hotel and flight! 2. You can roll straight from one city into another. No more airport shuttles or expensive taxis when you land. 3. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore instead of groggy and gross 4. It's better for the planet 5. It's incredibly romantic Hit the link in my bio to find out if this is the end of the line for European Sleeper Trains and more reasons why you should consider overnight train travel. #discovenyblog #discoveny #sleepertrain #ecotravel #ecofriendlytravel #ecotraveller #budgettravel #budgetfriendly #climateconscious #travel #traveltips #train #adventure #europe #interrail @interraileu #trickytraveller
Sometimes in Edinburgh the sun hardly rises before Sometimes in Edinburgh the sun hardly rises before it dips back below the horizon. Such was Sunday, a foggy morning gave way to pink tinged skies and a sense of mystery lingering in the air. I love the cosiness of winter and the festive season but working from home, the sun always disappears before I've remembered to go outside. Who else misses the daylight? What're your best coping mechanisms? Let me know in the comments below! P.s. I promise I have more than one outfit. Forever exploring in this coat and leggings combo though!
Is anyone else disgusted by Black Friday? Let's Is anyone else disgusted by Black Friday? Let's give thanks for all we have... And then let's go out and BUY MORE! Crazy idea right? But it's happening across the world right now. And our planet can't take this amount of consumerism. So let's talk about shopping small. Supporting local businesses is so important. £50 in the bank account of Amazon is nothing. But spend that money at a local retailer and you're giving them the income to feed their family for a week. You're buying a product that they've poured their heart and soul into and supporting innovation, creativity, and dreaming big. Shopping locally when you travel is one of the best ways you can support a local economy. You'll also benefit from a more authentic experience and maybe even make some local friends! What are YOU doing to support local entrepreneurs? Drop your favourite small businesses in the comments below. I'll be doing a shout-out later on today 🌱 #discovenyblog #discoveny #lowwaste waste #ecofriendly #ecofriendlytravel #sustainabletravel #sustainable #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #boycottamazon #shopindependent #shopindie #shoplocal #trickytraveller @tricky.travellers
As cities around the world are plunging back into As cities around the world are plunging back into lockdown, I wanted to quickly check in with all you lovely people. How are you all doing? Just a small reminder that since we're in a pandemic 🌱 It's ok to not feel ok all the time 🌱 It's ok to not be super productive 🌱 It's ok to not know where your life/future is headed 🌱 It's ok to fluctuate in weight 🌱 My inbox is always open if anyone needs to talk. Every day, M and I practice gratitude. Edinburgh is currently under Tier 3 lockdown which means things are still open, but people can't leave or enter the city. So we took advantage of the quiet to take a trip to Edinburgh Castle! It was bitterly cold but absolutely beautiful and we had the whole place to ourselves. Today I am grateful for that. And for the sunshine and blue skies and occasional rainbows that graced our presence. What are you grateful for at the moment? Let me know in the comments below! #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #arthursseat #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots
➡️ SWIPE FOR PANORAMA Wroclaw truly is a hid ➡️ SWIPE FOR PANORAMA Wroclaw truly is a hidden gem, an understated little city tucked away in Southern Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, it has the romantic vibes of its Western neighbours with the ready-for-anything attitude of a formerly Soviet state. Want to know why budget-friendly Wroclaw should be your next city break? Hit the link in my bio now. #discoveny #discovenyblog #wroclaw #wroclove #poland #silesia #ethical #ethicaltourism #ethicaltravel
"Be kind to every kind, not just mankind" 🐘 Let "Be kind to every kind, not just mankind" 🐘 Let's talk elephants! Seeing an elephant is way up top of many travellers' bucket lists but how many of you actually do your research? The exploitation of elephants and the cruelty many of them suffer for the sake of tourism is disgusting and not necessary. There are so many ways to admire and engage with these beautiful creatures without elephant riding or bathing. 🐘 If you want to see elephants on your travels that's great! But please do the research for the country you're going to and be careful not to contribute directly or indirectly to elephant mistreatment. Anywhere that advertises elephant riding or bathing isn't an ethical option and should be avoided. 🐘 I've written several blog posts on how to be an ethical and elephant-friendly tourist from personal experiences. Check out the ethical travel section for more! Link in bio. 🐘 Did you find this useful? Save it for later! 🐘 #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #elephants #elephantfriendly #ethicaltourism #animalfriendly #vegantravel #vegetariantravel #bekindtoallkinds #vegantraveller
Some countries are harder than others for female t Some countries are harder than others for female travellers. But I was expecting a lot worse from my trip to Marrakech in Morocco. Girls, where's one country you have found difficult to travel as a solo woman? Did anywhere surprise you? 〰️🌱〰️ Find out about my experience as a female traveller in Morocco, including top tips and what to wear to minimise harassment! Link in bio! #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #morocco #marrakech #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravel #solofemaletraveler #solowoman
What's this Golden Snub Nose Monkey doing climbing What's this Golden Snub Nose Monkey doing climbing Inverleith House at @rbgedinburgh? He's reminding us all of the effect climate change has on humans, animals and plants. 🌿🌱 There are 5 species of snub nose monkey. All of them are at risk of extinction. Artist @lisaroet created this hand-painted sculpture to highlight the plight of these primates which could disappear from the planet. If you're visiting, make sure not to miss the exhibition in the very building this golden monkey is climbing to learn about plants, climate change and how YOU can help. #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandtravel #arthursseat #unlimitedscotland #botany #climatechange @edinburghclicks @unlimitedscotland @unlimitededinburgh #scotshots #scotlandshots #thisisedinburgh
A cruise trip seems like the perfect option to exp A cruise trip seems like the perfect option to experience a lot in a short amount of time. But the cruise industry is extremely detrimental to the health of the planet, and the people on it. Your carbon footprint TRIPLES in size when taking a cruise. Their carbon emissions are the same as ONE MILLION CARS per day The pollutants from sewage and fuel can bioaccumulate in our food supply and contaminate beaches, affecting the health of beachgoers around the world. And the solid waste chokes our turtles and gets into the stomachs of fish, dolphins and whales, making them feel full and effectively starving them. Check out the full article up on the blog now. Link in bio ⛵ #cruise #cruisetravel #cruisetourism #environmemt #discovenyblog #discoveny #lowwaste waste #ecofriendly #ecofriendlytravel #sustainabletravel #sustainable #carbonfootprint #travel #ocean #adventure #savetheplanet #savetheocean

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Are Europe's Sleeper Trains running out of steam? Are Europe's Sleeper Trains running out of steam? Overnight trains used to be the primary method of transport in Europe, connecting cultures and capital cities. Time-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and irresistibly romantic: there was everything to love. Falling asleep in one country to the rhythm of the rails and waking up to a whole new scenery flashing by, overnight train travel is a lost experience. Here are 5 reasons to try an overnight train instead of a flight next time you travel: 1. You save money. Sleeping on the train means you don't have to pay for a hotel and flight! 2. You can roll straight from one city into another. No more airport shuttles or expensive taxis when you land. 3. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore instead of groggy and gross 4. It's better for the planet 5. It's incredibly romantic Hit the link in my bio to find out if this is the end of the line for European Sleeper Trains and more reasons why you should consider overnight train travel. #discovenyblog #discoveny #sleepertrain #ecotravel #ecofriendlytravel #ecotraveller #budgettravel #budgetfriendly #climateconscious #travel #traveltips #train #adventure #europe #interrail @interraileu #trickytraveller
Sometimes in Edinburgh the sun hardly rises before Sometimes in Edinburgh the sun hardly rises before it dips back below the horizon. Such was Sunday, a foggy morning gave way to pink tinged skies and a sense of mystery lingering in the air. I love the cosiness of winter and the festive season but working from home, the sun always disappears before I've remembered to go outside. Who else misses the daylight? What're your best coping mechanisms? Let me know in the comments below! P.s. I promise I have more than one outfit. Forever exploring in this coat and leggings combo though!
Is anyone else disgusted by Black Friday? Let's Is anyone else disgusted by Black Friday? Let's give thanks for all we have... And then let's go out and BUY MORE! Crazy idea right? But it's happening across the world right now. And our planet can't take this amount of consumerism. So let's talk about shopping small. Supporting local businesses is so important. £50 in the bank account of Amazon is nothing. But spend that money at a local retailer and you're giving them the income to feed their family for a week. You're buying a product that they've poured their heart and soul into and supporting innovation, creativity, and dreaming big. Shopping locally when you travel is one of the best ways you can support a local economy. You'll also benefit from a more authentic experience and maybe even make some local friends! What are YOU doing to support local entrepreneurs? Drop your favourite small businesses in the comments below. I'll be doing a shout-out later on today 🌱 #discovenyblog #discoveny #lowwaste waste #ecofriendly #ecofriendlytravel #sustainabletravel #sustainable #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #boycottamazon #shopindependent #shopindie #shoplocal #trickytraveller @tricky.travellers
As cities around the world are plunging back into As cities around the world are plunging back into lockdown, I wanted to quickly check in with all you lovely people. How are you all doing? Just a small reminder that since we're in a pandemic 🌱 It's ok to not feel ok all the time 🌱 It's ok to not be super productive 🌱 It's ok to not know where your life/future is headed 🌱 It's ok to fluctuate in weight 🌱 My inbox is always open if anyone needs to talk. Every day, M and I practice gratitude. Edinburgh is currently under Tier 3 lockdown which means things are still open, but people can't leave or enter the city. So we took advantage of the quiet to take a trip to Edinburgh Castle! It was bitterly cold but absolutely beautiful and we had the whole place to ourselves. Today I am grateful for that. And for the sunshine and blue skies and occasional rainbows that graced our presence. What are you grateful for at the moment? Let me know in the comments below! #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #arthursseat #unlimitedscotland #edinburghcastle @edinburghclicks #scotshots #scotlandshots
➡️ SWIPE FOR PANORAMA Wroclaw truly is a hid ➡️ SWIPE FOR PANORAMA Wroclaw truly is a hidden gem, an understated little city tucked away in Southern Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, it has the romantic vibes of its Western neighbours with the ready-for-anything attitude of a formerly Soviet state. Want to know why budget-friendly Wroclaw should be your next city break? Hit the link in my bio now. #discoveny #discovenyblog #wroclaw #wroclove #poland #silesia #ethical #ethicaltourism #ethicaltravel
"Be kind to every kind, not just mankind" 🐘 Let "Be kind to every kind, not just mankind" 🐘 Let's talk elephants! Seeing an elephant is way up top of many travellers' bucket lists but how many of you actually do your research? The exploitation of elephants and the cruelty many of them suffer for the sake of tourism is disgusting and not necessary. There are so many ways to admire and engage with these beautiful creatures without elephant riding or bathing. 🐘 If you want to see elephants on your travels that's great! But please do the research for the country you're going to and be careful not to contribute directly or indirectly to elephant mistreatment. Anywhere that advertises elephant riding or bathing isn't an ethical option and should be avoided. 🐘 I've written several blog posts on how to be an ethical and elephant-friendly tourist from personal experiences. Check out the ethical travel section for more! Link in bio. 🐘 Did you find this useful? Save it for later! 🐘 #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #elephants #elephantfriendly #ethicaltourism #animalfriendly #vegantravel #vegetariantravel #bekindtoallkinds #vegantraveller
Some countries are harder than others for female t Some countries are harder than others for female travellers. But I was expecting a lot worse from my trip to Marrakech in Morocco. Girls, where's one country you have found difficult to travel as a solo woman? Did anywhere surprise you? 〰️🌱〰️ Find out about my experience as a female traveller in Morocco, including top tips and what to wear to minimise harassment! Link in bio! #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #hiking #mountaineering #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #morocco #marrakech #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravel #solofemaletraveler #solowoman
What's this Golden Snub Nose Monkey doing climbing What's this Golden Snub Nose Monkey doing climbing Inverleith House at @rbgedinburgh? He's reminding us all of the effect climate change has on humans, animals and plants. 🌿🌱 There are 5 species of snub nose monkey. All of them are at risk of extinction. Artist @lisaroet created this hand-painted sculpture to highlight the plight of these primates which could disappear from the planet. If you're visiting, make sure not to miss the exhibition in the very building this golden monkey is climbing to learn about plants, climate change and how YOU can help. #travel #travelblog #discoveny #discovenyblog #adventure #ethicaltravel #ecofriendlytravel #traveltips #visitscotland #scotland #edinburgh #highlands #hikingscotland #walkingscotland #scottish #scotlandtravel #arthursseat #unlimitedscotland #botany #climatechange @edinburghclicks @unlimitedscotland @unlimitededinburgh #scotshots #scotlandshots #thisisedinburgh
A cruise trip seems like the perfect option to exp A cruise trip seems like the perfect option to experience a lot in a short amount of time. But the cruise industry is extremely detrimental to the health of the planet, and the people on it. Your carbon footprint TRIPLES in size when taking a cruise. Their carbon emissions are the same as ONE MILLION CARS per day The pollutants from sewage and fuel can bioaccumulate in our food supply and contaminate beaches, affecting the health of beachgoers around the world. And the solid waste chokes our turtles and gets into the stomachs of fish, dolphins and whales, making them feel full and effectively starving them. Check out the full article up on the blog now. Link in bio ⛵ #cruise #cruisetravel #cruisetourism #environmemt #discovenyblog #discoveny #lowwaste waste #ecofriendly #ecofriendlytravel #sustainabletravel #sustainable #carbonfootprint #travel #ocean #adventure #savetheplanet #savetheocean
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