Notes from the road

Travel stories and guides to help you go

Honest guides, useful tips and stories from places near and far. Read, plan and find your next trip.

  • Guides based on real trips
  • Practical tips on planning and budgeting
  • A monthly newsletter of stories

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What you will find here

Travel advice from someone who has been there.

  1. Real destination guides

    Where to go, what to see and what to skip.

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  2. Personal stories

    The people and moments that make a trip.

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  3. Practical planning

    Itineraries, packing lists and budgeting tips.

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About us

A blog written from experience. I started writing to keep a record of my own trips. Now the blog helps readers plan journeys of their own, from weekend breaks to long adventures.

Real destination guides

Personal stories

Practical planning

Guides based on real trips

What we offer

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Pick a way into the world.

Destination guides

Detailed guides to cities and regions.

Destination guides

Detailed guides to cities and regions.

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Itineraries

Day by day plans you can follow or adapt.

Itineraries

Day by day plans you can follow or adapt.

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Packing and gear

What to bring, and what to leave at home.

Packing and gear

What to bring, and what to leave at home.

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Budget tips

Ways to see more and spend wisely.

Budget tips

Ways to see more and spend wisely.

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Travel stories

Personal tales from the road.

Travel stories

Personal tales from the road.

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Newsletter

New guides and stories each month.

Newsletter

New guides and stories each month.

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What our clients say

What our customers say.

The guide saved us hours of planning and we loved the trip.

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The packing list is now my go-to before every trip.

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Questions and answers

Quick answers to what people ask us most.

Are the guides up to date?

We update guides when we can and note the date of each visit. Always check current details before you travel.

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