I like national parks. I always try and visit one when I am exploring a new country. National parks are a great way to see gorgeous scenery, rural life and maybe some local wildlife. The UK is fortunate to have 20 national parks packed onto our small island in the North Atlantic. One of these […]
Lifestyle
The UK’s Best Vegan Cakes
“Can vegans get fat?” I am asked. Oh yes, yes they can. I love cake. I love chocolate and all things to do with dessert. When I first went vegan, dessert at restaurants and cafes was hard to find. Not anymore! Gone are the days when sorbet was the only option on the dessert menu. […]
Paradise on Earth: Plitviče Lakes
The sunlight glistened on each individual water droplet. The water was falling over the edge into turquoise-blue lakes creating the most spectacular waterfalls I believe I have ever seen. Plitvice truly was Paradise on earth. Almost from the moment you arrive at Plitvice your eyes are spoiled for choice. After buying your ticket you walk […]
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Europe’s Largest Natural Sandstone Arch: Pravčická Brána
One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the Pravčická brána. In German it is called the Prebischtor and is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. It is truly striking and one sunny morning I caught the train to Schöna to try and see this incredible formation for myself. […]
Best Winter Hike in Stockholm Hellasgården
Is Hellasgården the best winter hike in Stockholm, Sweden? Stockholm is a wonderful city full of beautiful architecture and culture. The Swedish capital also boasts an impressive abundance of nature. The hundreds of islands that make up the city and surrounding area are perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet with […]
An eventful trip to the Shanghai Swimming Centre
My first visit to a Chinese swimming pool Prologue At the start of my time in China when I managed to do very simple things like buying a train ticket or ask for a carrier bag at the supermarket (the first is a lot trickier than the second), I felt very proud of myself. In […]
Scrambling up Tryfan
Alex and I were walking up a mountain. This was the only day of the trip to Wales I had asked Alex to plan. We greeted a group who were descending down the mountain, climbing gear draped over their shoulders, when I asked how to pronounce the name of the mountain. The mountain I had […]
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Amazing Vegan Food in South Korea
When I heard people talk about the food in South Korea I always heard two words mentioned: chicken and kimchi. Not sure how vegan-friendly South Korea would be, we were pleasantly surprised. Whilst we found it harder to just stumble across vegan food in restaurants or in the street as it is in China and […]
Welcome to MyTravelScrapbook
Welcome to MyTravelScrapbook!!! Thank you for stopping by and having a look at our blog. I thought it would be fitting that our first blog post should be about why we decided to make a travel blog in the first place! Why I decided to start a travel blog I love travelling and have been […]