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Authentic Crete – Why Not Conquer the Island by Camper Van?
We continue our slow travel through Greece, exploring some off-the-beaten-track destinations with our local experts. Today, we discover the Mediterranean dream island of Crete! But hold on – isn’t that already a popular tourist destination? Well, yes, and for good reasons. This stunning island is jam-packed with beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, natural wonders and picturesque towns, which are well worth exploring. But why not explore the island on your own terms, combining the popular with the undiscovered? If you know me, I love a road trip and I love a good camper van. Therefore, we discover Crete today with Lazy Snail, a local camper van rental company for a bit…
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Did You Know Katoomba is A Slow Town? How To Best Enjoy The Blue Mountains!
The rugged Blue Mountains is one of the most stunning regions around Sydney with its characteristic eucalyptus forests, dramatic cliffs and stunning views as far as the eye can see. Only about a 1.5-hour drive northwest of Sydney, the area is popular with weekend visitors. The small picturesque Blue Mountain village roads usually fill up on Saturdays and Sundays with city slickers enjoying the rural life, perusing the antique shops and artisanal bakeries. The crown jewel of the Blue Mountains is the quaint little town of Katoomba. But did you know that Katoomba is an official Slow Town? It is one of Australia’s three Slow Towns, also called Cittaslow. Never…
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Need A Ride? Explore Fascinating Northern Thailand By Tuk Tuk!
Happy Thailand-Appreciation Month! Today, we move from the sunny beaches of Phuket to the lush mountains of Northern Thailand. The area is best known for stunning mountain vistas, impressive ancient temples and remote hill tribe villages. There is so much to discover, but how best to get around? Why not travel in the most Thai of all vehicles – the Tuk Tuk?! And while you are at it – why not move from the back seat to the driver’s seat?! Not possible, you say? It looks like you haven’t met The Tuk Tuk Club! While working in tourism in Thailand, I was lucky enough to get to know some of…
