Shaoshan (韶山) is a small village in the heart of China. It may have stayed just a small unknown farming village if it had not been the birthplace of the famous Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao changed China forever. This is a Shaoshan travel guide of the birthplace of […]
10 Super Cute Vegan Slogan Tees + 10% Discount Code!
Looking for a cute vegan slogan t-shirt from an ethical company? Want to tell the world you are vegan in a subtle or not so subtle way!? Well, here are ten Peta-approved vegan slogan tees from Vegan Outfitters. Vegan Outfitters are a vegan business with wonderful and affordable vegan clothes! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate […]
10 Amazing Car-free Hikes in the Yorkshire Dales!
Did you know that the Yorkshire Dales national park is easy to get to by public transport? The Settle-Carlisle railway is one of the most scenic train journeys in the UK. It also means you can go on many amazing car-free hikes in the Yorkshire Dales! Jump on the train and hop off at one […]
How not to die in Death Valley
Death Valley is a beautiful yet wild place. Its foreboding name was said to have been given to the landscape by a lost group of pioneers. The group all assumed that this place would be their grave. When they finally climbed out over the Panamint Mountains, one of them christened the other-worldly landscape by saying […]
Incredible Instagram Spots in Europe
Europe is beautiful. Full of ancient architecture and quaint coffee shops to epic landscapes and magical castles to explore. There are many photogenic places and Instagram spots in Europe to add to your Europe bucket list! With the help of some wonderful travel bloggers, we have rounded up some of the most incredible and best […]
Everything you need to know about visiting the Alnwick Garden
The Alnwick Garden is a beautiful garden next to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. The 42-acre walled garden is home to gorgeous rose gardens, a dangerous poison garden, a spectacular water feature and much more! A quick glance at a map looks as if you may just wander around the garden for an hour or so. […]
Exploring mysterious Rydal Cave
Drip, drop, drip, drop. Little drops of water fell silently from the damp roof into the icy pool below. No other sounds could be heard from the eerie interior of Rydal cave. Gingerly we crept over the slippery stepping stones and watched our shadows disappear as we entered the darkness. Rydal cave lies above Rydal […]
How to find Giant Trees in Yosemite!
Visiting the Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park is one thing you have to do during your trip to Yosemite! This is the largest sequoia grove in the park full of giant trees and beautiful scenery. There are many things to do and see in the Mariposa Grove from walking through a colossal tree to […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Wire Pass Slot Canyon Day Hike
Forget Antelope Canyon and go to Wire Pass Canyon instead! You have probably seen beautiful images of the gorgeous slot canyon, Antelope Canyon on social media. Yet what is less publicised are the huge crowds, the steep entrance costs and the sustainability of putting so much pressure on a delicate eco system. If you are […]
Where to stay in Death Valley National Park
Despite Death Valley national park being one of the largest parks in north America, there are very few places to stay in the national park! Given the extreme climate of Death Valley, it is perhaps unsurprising that there are not that many huge options. There are however different types of accommodation in Death Valley to […]