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Incredible Oia: Our Guide to Santorini's Most Breathtaking Town
Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 3/1/25 Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 3/1/25

Incredible Oia: Our Guide to Santorini's Most Breathtaking Town

Located on the north-western tip of Santorini, Oia is a must-do for anyone travelling to the Greek Islands. Discover everything you need to know for a visit with our curated Oia guide.

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How To Get From Athens to Paros: Ferry & Flight Routes for All Budgets
Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 3/1/25 Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 3/1/25

How To Get From Athens to Paros: Ferry & Flight Routes for All Budgets

Whether you prefer to travel by plane or ferry, it’s super easy to get from Athens to Paros Island. With several convenient and affordable options available to suit your budget and travel preferences, you’ll be exploring Paros in no time. Read on to find out more.

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How to Get From Athens to Naxos Island: Ferry & Flight Routes for Every Budget
Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/2/25 Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/2/25

How to Get From Athens to Naxos Island: Ferry & Flight Routes for Every Budget

No matter your preferred mode of transportation, getting from Athens to Naxos Island is a breeze. There are numerous convenient and affordable options available to suit your budget and travel preferences, ensuring that you'll be exploring Paros in no time. Keep reading to learn more.

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Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary
Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/1/25 Asia, Sri Lanka The Common Wanderer 2/1/25

Enjoy the Best of Sri Lanka with our Perfect 3 week Sri Lanka itinerary

Our in-depth Sri Lanka itinerary includes everything you need to see, know and do to help enjoy the best of this island paradise.

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A Short Guide to Plaka, Naxos' Most Beautiful Beach
Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/1/25 Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/1/25

A Short Guide to Plaka, Naxos' Most Beautiful Beach

Plaka beach, Naxos’ best beach and one you’ll likely spend hours at, enjoying the alluring waters and vanilla sand. Our Plaka Beach guide includes all you need to know to enjoy your stay.

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Explore The Most Beautiful Village on Naxos, Halki
Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/1/25 Europe, Greece The Common Wanderer 2/1/25

Explore The Most Beautiful Village on Naxos, Halki

Nestled in the hills of Naxos lies Halki, the most beautiful village on the Island. This guide to Halki (Chalkio) showcases the best of the town, as well as when to visit, and how to get there.

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The Best Things To Do In Aveiro, Portugal's City of Canals
Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 12/19/24 Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 12/19/24

The Best Things To Do In Aveiro, Portugal's City of Canals

A special city with an intriguing past, Aveiro is an underrated gem close to Porto. Our Aveiro guide includes the best things to do, where to stay, and essential information how to get here and how long you should spend.

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How to Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga
Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 12/18/24 Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 12/18/24

How to Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga

A visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is an essential part of any Portugal itinerary.

In this detailed guide, we cover everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Bom Jesus. This includes the history, how to get there, and other essential tips.

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Where to stay in Ahangama: The Best Luxe Villas, Bohemian Hotels and Surf Hostels
Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 12/17/24 Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 12/17/24

Where to stay in Ahangama: The Best Luxe Villas, Bohemian Hotels and Surf Hostels

From the sun-kissed coast to the lush inland jungles, this where to stay in Ahangama, including recommendations on the best hotels, hostels, villas and family-friendly options.

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Where to Stay in Kandy: The Best Hotels, Homestays and Hostels
Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/13/24 Sri Lanka, Asia The Common Wanderer 11/13/24

Where to Stay in Kandy: The Best Hotels, Homestays and Hostels

Looking for where to stay in the Kandy? From luxury hotels to family-run guesthouses, our guide to the best places to stay in the Kandy has your accommodation well and truly sorted. 

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3-Days in Hoi An: Enjoy the Best of Vietnam’s Ancient Trading City
Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/21/24 Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/21/24

3-Days in Hoi An: Enjoy the Best of Vietnam’s Ancient Trading City

This Hoi An itinerary helps to break down what to see, do and eat in the city in three short days. Including personal travel tips, this itinerary is perfect for those wanting to see the best of the city, but in a limited timeframe.

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Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary: How to Spend Three Perfect Days in Saigon
Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/14/24 Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/14/24

Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary: How to Spend Three Perfect Days in Saigon

This Ho Chi Minh City itinerary helps to break down what to see, do and eat in the city in three short days. Including personal travel tips, this itinerary is perfect for those wanting to see the best of the city, but in a limited timeframe.

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How to Spend a Wonderful Day in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/7/24 Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/7/24

How to Spend a Wonderful Day in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

From hidden cafes and historic temples to colourful street markets, find out where to eat, stay, and play in Hanoi’s most dynamic district.

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The Perfect two-week Vietnam Itinerary for First Timers
Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/3/24 Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 10/3/24

The Perfect two-week Vietnam Itinerary for First Timers

Using our expert travel tips and insights, explore the best of Vietnam with our curated two-week itinerary.

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Beyond the Ancient Town: These are the Best Day Tours from Hoi An
Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/23/24 Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/23/24

Beyond the Ancient Town: These are the Best Day Tours from Hoi An

Explore the best day tours from Hoi An and within its Ancient Town. Explore historic sites like My Son Sanctuary and Hue, and dive deep into Vietnamese culture with our curated guide.

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Hanoi Itinerary: How to Spend Three Incredible Days in Vietnam’s Capital
Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/17/24 Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/17/24

Hanoi Itinerary: How to Spend Three Incredible Days in Vietnam’s Capital

Our personally curated 3-day Hanoi itinerary helps to break down what to see, do and eat in the city. Based on our own experiences and including personal travel tips, this itinerary is perfect for those wanting to see the best of the city, but in a limited timeframe.

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15+ Essential things to know before visiting Hoi An Ancient Town
Asia, Vietnam, Featured The Common Wanderer 9/16/24 Asia, Vietnam, Featured The Common Wanderer 9/16/24

15+ Essential things to know before visiting Hoi An Ancient Town

Planning a trip to Hoi An? Learn the essentials before you arrive with our Hoi An travel tips, covering everything from top attractions and accommodation to must-try dishes, transportation, safety, and practical advice for your journey.

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Everything you need to know about the Hoi An Old Town Entrance Ticket
Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/16/24 Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/16/24

Everything you need to know about the Hoi An Old Town Entrance Ticket

To protect, maintain and preserve the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town, the Hoi An Old Town ticket has been implemented. This guide breaks down what's included in the Hoi An Old Town ticket, and whether it's a scam.

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Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide: 15+ Things to know before visiting Saigon
Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 9/9/24 Asia, Vietnam The Common Wanderer 9/9/24

Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide: 15+ Things to know before visiting Saigon

Planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City? Learn the essentials before you arrive with our Saigon travel tips, covering everything from top attractions and accommodations to must-try dishes, transportation, safety, and practical advice for your journey!

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How To Get From Ho Chi Minh Airport To City Centre | The Four Options
Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/9/24 Vietnam, Asia The Common Wanderer 9/9/24

How To Get From Ho Chi Minh Airport To City Centre | The Four Options

Here are the four most popular options to get from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to the City Centre. Includes ride share, taxi, public bus, and private transfer options.

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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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