I was sitting in the passenger seat, being driven through Mazabuka, a town in Zambia’s Southern Province. As I watched the road disappear behind me in the wing mirror, a face appeared. It was a young boy who had hopped…
Our Secret Food Tour of Paris
Taking a Secret Food Tour of Paris Paris is perhaps best known for its iconic sights, sophisticated fashion and unmissable art. On my third trip to Paris I decided it was too cold for the Eiffel Tower. I had no…
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The Best Zanzibar Beaches (and where to stay)
Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful and exotic islands in the world. Home to sultan’s palaces, bustling markets and idyllic beaches, Zanzibar is an island paradise for any type of traveller. Although the beaches are where most of us…
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Travellers Share their Best Tips for Sustainable Travel
I’ve asked 5 travel bloggers to make one New Year’s resolution for sustainable travel in 2017. Read on to discover their top tips for sustainable travel. Why support sustainable travel in 2017? The United Nations has declared 2017 “The…
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9 Best Travel Moments of 2016
1. Walking with Wildlife in Tanzania (the ethical way) Having been on safari many times before, I always want to try something different. I rounded up my 4 best friends for a walking safari in Arusha National Park. We walked…
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6 Unique Backpacker Hostels in South Africa
South Africa is the perfect destination for short or long term backpacking. Hostels in South Africa are a destination in themselves. A month or more is the dream but you can see all of these unusual and unique backpacker hostels…
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Balos Lagoon: A Perfect Day in Crete
Balos Lagoon is located 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos. This makes it the perfect day trip from either town. Some describe the journey to Balos as “an act of pilgrimage.” The journey is certainly not easy but…
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My first blogging Award! The Liebster Award
Given that Your Next Big Trip is still a little baby blog I’m delighted to accept a nomination for the Liebster Award. What is the Liebster Award? The Liebster Award is an award given to bloggers, by bloggers. It celebrates…
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The (Almost) Perfect 2 Week South Africa Backpacking Itinerary
Want to backpack South Africa but tight on time? Although I had seven weeks in Southern Africa, only two of those were spent in South Africa. When most people think of backpacking, they think of a six week jaunt around Thailand…
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Backpacking South Africa on the Baz Bus
Arriving in South Africa for the first time, or any new country for that matter, can be daunting. With only 2 and a half weeks to get from Cape Town to Durban, we were anxious to find the most convenient, cost effective…
