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12 amazing things to do in Swedish Lapland during Autumn
Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/28/17 Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/28/17

12 amazing things to do in Swedish Lapland during Autumn

From hiking to horseriding, with some foraging in between: this is exactly what to do and see in Swedish Lapland in Autumn. 

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15 useful things you should know before visiting Swedish Lapland
Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/23/17 Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/23/17

15 useful things you should know before visiting Swedish Lapland

There's more to the north of Sweden than icy tundras and snow. From foraging to fika: here are the things to know before visiting Swedish Lapland.

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Understanding Singapore - is it a tourism utopia or police state?
Asia, Singapore The Common Wanderer 11/21/17 Asia, Singapore The Common Wanderer 11/21/17

Understanding Singapore - is it a tourism utopia or police state?

The entire city runs so seamlessly and efficiently that it seems like a true urban dream. But is Singapore utopia or police state?

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10 awesome things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Laos The Common Wanderer 11/10/17 Laos The Common Wanderer 11/10/17

10 awesome things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

Our comprehensive guide to the very best things to do in Luang Prabang, including Kuang Si Waterfall, Mount Phousi, visiting the temples in Luang Prabang, and many other major sites.

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25 incredible photos that will make you want to visit Swedish Lapland
Europe, Photography, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/7/17 Europe, Photography, Sweden The Common Wanderer 11/7/17

25 incredible photos that will make you want to visit Swedish Lapland

Forests ablaze with autumn, picturesque mirrored lakes, and gorgeous timber cabins: here are 25 Swedish Lapland pictures to fuel your wanderlust

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From Rome to Lapland - Here's what we've been up to lately
Personal The Common Wanderer 11/5/17 Personal The Common Wanderer 11/5/17

From Rome to Lapland - Here's what we've been up to lately

The Common Wanderer update: October. This is a personal wrap of our travels, life updates, and general happenings in the life of The Common Wanderer.

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Where to next? Our 10 best destinations to visit in 2018
Inspiration The Common Wanderer 10/25/17 Inspiration The Common Wanderer 10/25/17

Where to next? Our 10 best destinations to visit in 2018

From the bustle of Hong Kong, to the vast open spaces of Namibia, here's our selection of the 10 best destinations to visit in 2018.

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Why you should travel solo at least once in your life
Inspiration, Personal The Common Wanderer 9/25/17 Inspiration, Personal The Common Wanderer 9/25/17

Why you should travel solo at least once in your life

Why travel solo? Mark shares how his solo travel experiences changed his life, and why you should travel solo at least once too.

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The Elephants are returning: visiting Cambodia's Chi Phat Eco-tourism project
Asia, Cambodia, Featured, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 9/12/17 Asia, Cambodia, Featured, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 9/12/17

The Elephants are returning: visiting Cambodia's Chi Phat Eco-tourism project

The Chi Phat community-based ecotourism project, nestled deep in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains, is the living, breathing example of conservation done well.

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How we saved to travel the world - and you can too!
Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 9/11/17 Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 9/11/17

How we saved to travel the world - and you can too!

"How did you save to travel the world?" It's a question we're asked all the time! Here's how we did it - and tips on how you can too!

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True Grit: discovering the great spirit of Manchester
Europe, Featured, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 9/10/17 Europe, Featured, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 9/10/17

True Grit: discovering the great spirit of Manchester

In the wake of the Ariana Grande concert bombing in May, we went in search of the true spirit of Manchester. Here's what we found.

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Our Ultimate Guide to Long Term Travel Planning
Featured, Inspiration, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 8/19/17 Featured, Inspiration, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 8/19/17

Our Ultimate Guide to Long Term Travel Planning

Long term travel is one of the greatest adventures you can have. But before you take off, this guide to long term travel planning has you covered, from budgets and your travel style, to your health and overall safety on the road.

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How to get to Chi Phat, Cambodia's community-based ecotourism project
Asia, Cambodia The Common Wanderer 8/18/17 Asia, Cambodia The Common Wanderer 8/18/17

How to get to Chi Phat, Cambodia's community-based ecotourism project

Getting to Chi Phat in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains is definitely part of the adventure! Here's our guide to getting to Chi Phat from (almost) everywhere on the Cambodian backpacker route.

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The Garden of Dreams - an oasis in the heart of Kathmandu
Nepal, Asia The Common Wanderer 8/17/17 Nepal, Asia The Common Wanderer 8/17/17

The Garden of Dreams - an oasis in the heart of Kathmandu

The Garden of Dreams Kathmandu is the perfect respite from the chaos of Nepal's capital city. Read why a visit here is an essential Kathmandu experience.

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5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now
Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17 Asia, Laos The Common Wanderer 8/8/17

5 reasons you absolutely need to visit Laos now

Laos. The land of a million elephants, and a traditional way of life unaffected by modern perils. Or at least it was. Here's why you must visit Laos now.

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The best places to eat and drink in Manchester's Northern Quarter
Europe, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 8/7/17 Europe, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 8/7/17

The best places to eat and drink in Manchester's Northern Quarter

The food in Manchester's Northern Quarter is hands down some of the best we've had in the UK - so we had to share it! Our guide to the best of the Northern Quarter food and drink includes faves like freakshakes at Black Milk, Northern Soul Grilled Cheese, Cottonopolis, and MUCH more!

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Ditch the guidebook: Here are 5 ways to travel like a local
Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 8/2/17 Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 8/2/17

Ditch the guidebook: Here are 5 ways to travel like a local

ive handy tips to help you ditch the guidebook and travel like a local.

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Collecting moments on the island of Menorca, Spain
Europe, Featured, Spain The Common Wanderer 7/31/17 Europe, Featured, Spain The Common Wanderer 7/31/17

Collecting moments on the island of Menorca, Spain

We were in desperate needs of a holiday, and from the moment we stepped foot on Menorca Spain, we fell in love. Read more to find out why!

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Why Menorca should be your next summer escape
Europe, Inspiration, Spain The Common Wanderer 7/23/17 Europe, Inspiration, Spain The Common Wanderer 7/23/17

Why Menorca should be your next summer escape

Visit Menorca for your next summer holiday and enjoy an island where perfect beaches exist, where time slows down, and where amazing food is waiting to be eaten.

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Why you need to visit the Cambodian islands right now
Asia, Cambodia, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 7/18/17 Asia, Cambodia, Responsible Travel The Common Wanderer 7/18/17

Why you need to visit the Cambodian islands right now

The Cambodian Islands are changing, fast! Here's why you need to drop everything and visit this paradise now, before it's too late!

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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