Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Underwater Exploration: The SS Thistlegorm Wreck in the Red Sea
It is safe to say that for most divers who love wrecks, the SS Thistlegorm is nothing short of a dream. This world-famous wreck sits on the western tip of Sinai, Egypt in about 30 meters of the Red Sea. The Thistlegorm was a British merchant navy ship that was bombed by the Germans 76…
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Exploring the Stunning Country of Laos: A Travel Guide
Laos is, without a doubt, a stunning country with mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribes, scenic riverside towns and insane partying. Nestled between 5 countries (Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China), Laos is landlocked with the Mekong flowing through. It is relatively off the beaten path as it is often overlooked by backpackers, which…
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Discover the City of London Through a Visual Diary
I think we can agree when I say London is a pretty city. An estimated 20 million tourists visited the British capital last year, making it the world’s second most popular tourist destination. It’s not hard to see why. I, myself, visited the capital twice last year and fell head over heels for it. It is…
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Solo Travel: Embracing Freedom and Empowerment
A revolution has started! More and more women are going against the grain and travelling alone. We have been told to avoid certain places or wait until we find a man someone to travel with. Travelling solo is a scary idea to many people, especially women. In all honesty, it’s not as bad as what it’s…
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Discover Myanmar – The Last Frontier In Asia
In recent years, Myanmar has been booming with tourism despite opening its doors in the 1990’s. Considered as the last frontier in Asia, its rich history gives you a little insight to what South East Asia used to be prior to tourism. Waves of tourists have been frolicking to the country, from 268 000 in…
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The Hidden Gems of Yangon, Myanmar
Recently, I returned to the former Burmese capital, Yangon, for two weeks. Myanmar earns its nickname, the Land of Golden Pagodas, with pride, and at the heart of this bustling city lies the renowned Shwedagon Pagoda. Beyond exploring the holiest Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, the city boasts numerous other attractions. Although tourism has received encouragement…
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Explore the Schladming-Dachstein, Austria’s Ski Region
Austria is well known for its rich culture and history, the alps, Mozart and winter sports. To kick off the New Year, my Austrian visit circulated around a ski trip with my friend, Billy. Travellers often rave about Innsbruck but we were told of an alternative. It’s a small town in the Styria region, just…
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A Winter Paradise in Norway: Exploring Stavanger
For the last year and a half, I’ve been living in the South-Western corner of Norway in a city called Stavanger. Dubbed the Oil Capital of Norway, it is home to the famous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). Most people envision Norway blanketed in snow during the winter however, that isn’t always the case here. Similar to its…