A world travel blog for anybody with a curious interest in ditching the routine and exploring our planet
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We’re Ian & Nicky – an English couple who are backpacking, road tripping and house sitting across the planet. And this world travel blog is a permanent record of what we see, think and do. We hope it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So, if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, why not pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around!
Destinations
Select a country to view all our blog posts, together with additional information to help you plan your trip. And, in our Handy Travel Guides, we feature a more in-depth look into each of that country’s regions
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HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR DA BAHIA AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY
14 September 2023 – Brazil
With its turbulent history, incredible African heritage and fantastic food scene, visiting Salvador is an experience like no other – here’s how to do it safely…
HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
29 June 2023 – Brazil
What it’s like to house sit in Brazil – our complete guide and top tips based on our experiences in the land of samba, futebol & Havaianas…
A HANDY GUIDE TO ILHA GRANDE - THE JEWEL IN BRAZIL'S COSTA VERDE
3 June 2023 – Brazil
Ilha Grande is a traffic-free tropical paradise off Brazil’s dramatic “Costa Verde” (Green Coast) – here’s our Handy Guide on what to see and do…
THINGS TO DO IN OLINDA - NORTHEAST BRAZIL'S COLONIAL GEM
15 May 2023 – Brazil
In addition to its northeastern Brazilian food, Olinda is awash with cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and whitewashed churches…
THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES OF PIPA - A COMPLETE GUIDE
4 May 2023 – Brazil
In a country renowned for its superb beaches, we reckon those cluttered around Pipa, on the northeast coast, could just be the best of all…
HIKING MORROW DOIS IRMÃOS - THE TWO BROTHERS OF RIO
19 April 2023 – Brazil
Hiking one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic natural landmarks is a day of adventure and incredible views – here’s how we did it…
HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR DA BAHIA AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY
14 September 2023 – Brazil
With its turbulent history, incredible African heritage and fantastic food scene, visiting Salvador is an experience like no other – here’s how to do it safely…
HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
29 June 2023 – Brazil
What it’s like to house sit in Brazil – our complete guide and top tips based on our experiences in the land of samba, futebol & Havaianas…
A HANDY GUIDE TO ILHA GRANDE - THE JEWEL IN BRAZIL'S COSTA VERDE
3 June 2023 – Brazil
Ilha Grande is a traffic-free tropical paradise off Brazil’s dramatic “Costa Verde” (Green Coast) – here’s our Handy Guide on what to see and do…
THINGS TO DO IN OLINDA - NORTHEAST BRAZIL'S COLONIAL GEM
15 May 2023 – Brazil
In addition to its northeastern Brazilian food, Olinda is awash with cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and whitewashed churches…
HIKING MORROW DOIS IRMÃOS - THE TWO BROTHERS OF RIO
19 April 2023 – Brazil
Hiking one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic natural landmarks is a day of adventure and incredible views – here’s how we did it…
THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES OF PIPA - A COMPLETE GUIDE
4 May 2023 – Brazil
In a country renowned for its superb beaches, we reckon those cluttered around Pipa, on the northeast coast, could just be the best of all…
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INTERESTED IN HOUSE SITTING?
We like to combine our backpacking and road trips with the creature comforts that come with house and pet sitting. It’s our way of slowing down and living in a destination while we plan our next adventure. And the good news is that it can be done all over the world.
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