We spent six days in Casa Blanca, Morocco and one day in Marrakech. The majority of our days were spent surfing and relaxing on the beach, especially as Casa Blanca doesn’t have a lot else. However, we did a lot of exploring too. Here’s our favourite sights and activities from Morocco: CASA BLANCA HASSAN IIContinue reading “Moroccan Favourites”
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HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR TRAVEL
Students and young adults always ask Ben and I, how we can afford to travel so frequently. So, to answer your questions, we’ve put together a list of all the things you can do to help yourself save money. PACK LUNCH & EATING OUT This might be one of the best saving strategies for us.Continue reading “HOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR TRAVEL”
Ultimate Guide to Krakow, Poland.
DAY 1 Rynek Glowny – Main Square This is the heart of Krakow, a beautiful square with a lot of history. In the centre is Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), which is considered to be the world’s oldest shopping mall, it has food and flower stands, little shops and terrace cafes. Surrounding the Cloth Hall are manyContinue reading “Ultimate Guide to Krakow, Poland.”
Fujian Roundhouse
Fujian is a small province in the East of China, famous for its tea, which you can get anywhere in the area. The town feels beautifully ancient, especially due to the famous, Roundhouses. Roundhouses are circular structures, that have their own little villages inside. On the ground floor are shops and gardens, while the otherContinue reading “Fujian Roundhouse”
Shang-hais and lows!
DAY 1 JINSHAN CITY SAND BEACH – (50RMB) Two hours from the famous city of Shanghai is their fake beach, Jinshan. Although Shanghai is on the coast, they imported extra yellow sand and artificially coloured the sea to create their ‘ideal’ beach. Many tourists have negative reviews about their visit here, perhaps because it’s notContinue reading “Shang-hais and lows!”
Berlin in Two Days
Day 1 Reichstag Building As the current home of the German parliament, this is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. The building was damaged in a fire in 1933, which marked the end of the Weimar Republic, then, during the second world war, it became a ruin. Therefore, the Reichstag building you will visit isContinue reading “Berlin in Two Days”
Ultimate Beijing Bucket List!
Beijing was the most jam-packed part of our trip, but this is where we spent the night on The Great Wall – so all the tiredness was totally worth it! Olympic Park After the worst sleep on the night train from Shaolin to Beijing, we went straight to the Olympic park. Honestly, this was quiteContinue reading “Ultimate Beijing Bucket List!”
Shaolin – Kung Fu City
Shaolin is the capital of Kung Fu- If you’ve ever seen ‘The Karate Kid’ then you can expect this city to feel just like you’re in the movie! Our visit here was very short, but I think it was just enough time to see and do everything. MASTER YAN SHUANG KUNGFU SCHOOL The schools inContinue reading “Shaolin – Kung Fu City”
Xi’an – A two day plan!
DAY 1 Temple of the Eight Immortals (11:00-13:00) Located on Changle Fang Street in the eastern suburb of Xi’an; Temple of the Eight Immortals is the biggest Taoist temple in Xi’an. Taoism is the philosophy or religion that we should all live in harmony (the yin and yang), and you certainly get a harmonious feeling asContinue reading “Xi’an – A two day plan!”
Chengdu – A review!
Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre If you love Panda’s then Chengdu is the place to be! This world-famous breeding centre conserves the lives of giant and red pandas through caring, protecting and breeding them in a humongous space of 247 acres. There are very few pandas in the world and that’s what makes thisContinue reading “Chengdu – A review!”
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