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Australia is the worlds sixth largest country so their is a lot to explore! Landscapes, wildlife and nature ranges from mountains to rainforests and desert to coral reefs. Are you thinking of driving through the Aussie Outback? If you've driven the East Coast and craving a new adventure but not sure which route to take, where to stay, what to see, this 32 day road trip guide will take you through our experience. Whether you are a 4WD junkie or you just have your reliable city car, this route will demonstrate accessibility day to day so you can determine which way you want to explore next. This guide features: - Day by day road trip guide - Detailed description of accommodation including, prices, pros and cons, distances between each stop, accessibility etc - Written directly from the person who experienced it themselves - Where we went wrong and take on board our highlights so you can have the best adventure possible! - Interactive map demonstrating where mentioned stops are located - Over 80 places to experience, adventure, relax and enjoy - What to expect on Australias 'worst road' over 300ks - How to prepare for a remote trip to the Aussie outback Join the adventure around Australia on Instagram; @lappin_theworld TikTok; @lappin_theworld

The Great Barrier Reef, The Daintree Rainforest, and Kuranda

Looking to explore the beauty that the East Coast of Australia has to offer? I spent 2 months working my way through Victoria, NSW, and Queensland and can't wait to help you plan your trip. With this guide, you'll receive: -information on transportation between cities -tour recommendations for activites in each city -highlights and descriptions of each city -recommendations for how long to spend in each place -hostel recommendations -a quick look into how much to budget for this trip -what I would’ve done differently In this guide, the journey starts in Melbourne and ends in Cairns but is totally customizable to however you want to do your trip.

All the best places in Scotland are here ⬇️ There are 5 parts: - Sights - Nature - Cities - Roads - Experience

Thinking of doing a trip up the east coast? I've been lucky enough to road trip the East Coast three times, so you can guarantee I know some cool spots! In this free guide il go over the spots that you must see anytime of the year! From Melbourne all the way up to the Daintree. Make sure you save this guide so when planning your trip you don't miss the best bits!

Dreaming of Scotland’s breathtaking highlands, historic castles, and unforgettable hikes? ⛰️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐮🏰✨ After two incredible road trips around Scotland, I’ve created the ultimate 12-14 day itinerary to help YOU explore everything this beautiful country has to offer. This is inspired by the same route I used, refined with local tips and my personal experiences. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a foodie, or a history lover, this itinerary will help you fall in love with Scotland like I did and give you everything you need for the perfect road trip! WHAT’S INSIDE: ⛰️ fully detailed day-by-day itinerary mapped out for you 🌳 visits to BOTH of Scotland's stunning national parks 🥾 13 hikes recommendations – My favorites + AllTrails links ⚡️ 22 cultural activities – Castles, museums, ruins & more 😋 10 memorable food recommendations 🚗 travel tips – Car rentals, drive times, and more ✨ first-hand advice and tips 🔗 Helpful links – Direct to official sites for bookings or more info BONUS: Budget Breakdown – Full transparency on my travel costs, including meals, accommodation, and activities, so you can plan accordingly. This is more than just a list of places to see—this is the authentic Scotland I’ve come to love. If you're looking for a road trip that’s packed with adventure but not rushed, this is the one for you. Save this itinerary now for later or click below to purchase the full 12-14 day guide and start planning today! ✨ Feel free to adapt this itinerary to make it your own so you can have the most memorable trip possible!

Inverness - the Capital of the Highlands - is increasingly popular as a base for those visiting the Scottish Highlands. This guide includes my personal recommendations for what to do and where to eat or drink in Inverness if you have only a day to visit. It lets you make the most of your time in the city. With this Glen2Glen guide you'll get: - A full day's itinerary for visiting Inverness, with things to do and places to eat and drink. - An interactive map to guide you as you explore the city and surrounding area. It's your plan - without having to plan.

Seven-day trek based in refugios. INTRODUCTION The Picos de Europa is a region of limestone peaks reaching over 2500 metres above sea level; the highest being Torre de Cerredo at 2650 metres. The route described here is one that I hiked alone in early summer. The best time to tackle the route is between June and September. There is more likely to be snow on the high passes in early June but they are usually not to difficult to negotiate. The Picos de Europa is not as well known as the Pyrenees or Alps and as such the hiker traffic is less and the tourist infrastructure is less developed. This makes the area feel less spoilt but it can also make it a more challenging area to explore with fewer trails and little to no signposting. Always take a map with you: the Editorial Alpina 1:25,000 maps are the best. I took these and also used the outdooractive app and downloaded the relevant map tiles. This is useful for pinpointing where you are, in what can be confusing terrain. I was lucky to have clear weather for my entire trek but I would imagine that it's pretty difficult to navigate when the cloud is down on the mountains so take a compass too. You can stay in refugios every night on this hike and wild camping is permitted above 1500m; details below. I can't recommend the Picos de Europa as a hiking destination enough. The mountains are magnificent but there are also beautiful extensive woodlands at lower altitudes, as well as meadows full of wildflowers and butterflies. The juxtaposition between the stark limestone peaks and the gentle greenery of the valleys is beguiling. DISCLAIMER: Please note that hiking in the Picos de Europa is not risk free. It is a very challenging area in which to hike. I accept no responsibility for any accidents you may experience while hiking this route. You are responsible for your own safety. Some of the dangers and difficulties are listed a little further down this guide. HOW BUSY? Unlike some of the more well know hikes around Europe this trail is less well trodden and as such the trail can be quite hard to follow at times, and at other times there is no trail! Despite this, refugios, being small, fill up fast (see below). REFUGIOS The hike is made easier if you stay in the staffed refugios where you can recharge your metaphorical batteries. Accommodation at these mountain huts is in communal dormitories and you will need to bring your own sleeping bag. It's best to book ahead as they are often full throughout the summer. Prices are around the €12-17 mark and they also do affordable meals (breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner). There is also a handful of unstaffed, very basic mountain shelters with no services and no beds but these can be a good option in an emergency. Most of the refugios only accept cash so be sure to take plenty with you before you set off as there are no ATMs! All the refugios on the route are listed in the route description below with website links. WILD CAMPING Camping is only permitted at 1500m above sea level or higher. There is not much water anywhere above this altitude so be sure to fill up when you get the chance (at refugios) before camping in a remote spot. POSADA DE VALDEON This beautiful village tucked in the valley between the Macizo Central and Macizo Occidental is a lovely place to wander for a few hours. At the centre of the village there are a number of restaurants and bars and a small square with a water fountain. If you need somewhere to stay before or after the trek you'll find hotels, guest houses and a youth hostel. There is a hotel recommendation and link in the route description. In the centre of the village is a pharmacy should you need any blister plasters! And on the road to the west of the village is the National Park office where you can find information about hiking and anything else to do with the national park. GETTING THERE From the UK there are Ryanair flights to Oviedo (Asturias airport) from London Stansted. A bit further afield you can get flights to Bilbao and Santander from the UK and the rest of Europe. Getting from the airport is a little complicated but there are buses to Posada de Valdeón from Oviedo changing in Cangas de Onis. The journey takes about 4.5hrs. There are also buses from Santander and Bilbao changing in Llanes and Riaño with the journey taking around 15hrs from Bilbao. An easier but more expensive option is to get a taxi. You could also hire a car but of course you will have to leave the car sitting idle in Posada de Valdeón while you do the hike. FLORA & FAUNA This area of northern Spain is fantastic for wildlife. At lower elevations the beech and sessile oak woodland stretches for miles over rolling hills. This is part of the boreal forest that once would have covered much of Europe and is home to roe deer, wild boar, red squirrels, pine martens and brown bears. In the skies you have a good chance of seeing griffon vultures, golden, booted and short-toed eagles, black kites and peregrines. Of the smaller passerine species the Picos are home to red-backed shrikes, black redstarts, spotted flycatchers and black woodpeckers. But it's the wildflowers in the meadows and on the woodland edges that are the real joy and most easily appreciated. Vetches, cinquefoils and orchids create a colourful patchwork of colours with butterflies bringing the whole scene to life. Look out for swallowtails, fritillaries and hairstreaks. NAVIGATION Navigation is difficult as the terrain can be confusing and in many places there is no trail whatsoever. Take a map (1:25K Editiorial Alpina maps are the best), compass and GPS and know how to use them. It's also a good idea to download the map on a relevant map app. I used the outdooractive app but others are available. WEATHER Thunderstorms are common, usually in the afternoon and these can be particularly dangerous high up in the mountains. It's best to hike early and get to a refugio by lunchtime if there are afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast. The weather in this part of Spain is very changeable as it has a maritime climate. Rain and thick fog are possible but equally long periods of warm sunshine are not unusual. The best advice I can offer is to be prepared for anything. Pack suncream and a sunhat but don't forget your waterproofs either. FALLING ROCKS Rock falls are not unusual as chamois and other hikers can dislodge rocks above you. Getting caught in a rockfall is not so common but not impossible. Be aware and if you see rocks heading your way, and cannot find cover, crouch down on the floor and pull your rucksack over your head and back. DRINKING WATER There is very little running water as these mountains are mostly comprised of permeable limestone. You will need to take plenty of water with you each day (I packed three litres every day and usually drank it all). You can fill up at the refugios and there are a few fountains / fuentes although most of the ones I saw marked on the Editorial Alpina map were dry when I found them. THE SUN Sunburn and sunstroke are both real dangers and there is little shade. Keep hydrated and wear a sun hat that covers your neck. TERRAIN In some places you need to scramble up steep rocky sections. You will need to have experience in this kind of terrain and have a head for heights! The terrain is very rocky and uneven at higher altitudes so you will need strong, sturdy footwear. Trekking poles are also invaluable in providing support and helping you across and up awkward sections. There is also a lot of steep ascent and descent on this route so you will need to be reasonably fit. DANGEROUS ANIMALS On many parts of the trail you will encounter cows. In my experience they are very docile and used to trekkers so they shouldn't be of any concern. You may also find flocks of sheep and while these aren't dangerous they are often accompanied by shepherd dogs which have been trained to keep intruders away from the flock. They can be quite intimidating when they start barking at you. If you see sheep ahead it is best to give them a wide berth, even if this means veering away from the trail for a while. If you walk directly towards or through a flock of sheep you risk agitating the shepherd dogs. Bears are not common in the Picos de Europa but there are bears in other parts of the Cantabrian Mountains, notably Somiedo National Park, not far to the west, and there is always the possibility of seeing an itinerant bear wandering through the Picos. Eurasian brown bears are not as big nor aggressive as the grizzly bears of North America so you shouldn't worry too much about an encounter. It's extremely unlikely you will see one so if you do, consider yourself very lucky. Wild boar are common in the woodlands at lower altitudes. They are not as aggressive as some people will tell you and tend to be nocturnal. I did see some in the daytime near Vegabaño. As soon as they saw me they ran away, crashing through the undergrowth. As with any large animal it's best to simply give them plenty of space to move away from you. I hope none of this advice puts you off hiking in the Picos de Europa. Yes, it's a challenging mountain area but the rewards for hiking here are great. Enjoy the hike!

The North Coast 500 is the magical route around the Highlands of Scotland. This journey begins in Inverness, known as the gateway to the Highlands. We will drive to the West coast of Scotland, with the opportunity to include the Isle of Skye if you have some extra time. Then, we drive clockwise along the coast, taking in waterfalls, lochs, beaches, and the rolling hills of Scotland. While driving the NC500, you will see the highlights of the route, with many opportunities for hikes, walks along the beach, and castles. As you drive you will be presented with scenic vistas of the rugged Scottish Highlands, whose views are known worldwide and are the real reason this route is so popular. You are encouraged to stop often at scenic points along the way to fully appreciate your surroundings. This guide will include a full itinerary for an 11 day trip. It can be cut down to 9 days if you remove the Isle of Skye. If you don't do all the activities, you could potentially cut down some more time, but I have tried to limit driving to under 3 hours a day. This guide also includes suggestions on where to stay and where to eat dinner for each night of the trip. Estimated budget of this trip based on 2 people sharing a room: Accommodation (usually including a full breakfast) at an average £130 a night = £1,300 Dinner at an average £40 pp = £800 Car rental c. £40 per day = £440 Fuel for c. 830 miles at 148.5p = £1,235 Other (entry prices, parking) = £200 Total = £3,975 The food budget in particular in subject to where you go and what you order. This also doesn't include prices for lunch. Accommodation prices could also be reduced by staying in hostels rather than hotels/ B&Bs. Car rental prices were found on Kayak comparable site - these are variable.

I offer guides available for purchase in each of these cities! I also have resources on tons of other regions and cities around the world. These are my some of my quick hits to get you inspired for your next trip! If you have another area in mind, reach out for a guide. Since I lived in Europe & the USA, there are separate menus for those. I also offer more cities or regions - these are the specific guides that I can send you quickly.

One month full itinerary for the east coast of Australia. Includes day by day itinerary on where to stay, how long to stay and what activities are in the area. All the information you need for a perfect one month stay in Australia 🇦🇺 Feel free to tag me in your trip @theliberosislife If you have any questions please contact me by email theliberosislife@gmail.com

Nestled in the heart of one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, Niagara Falls offers a plethora of accommodations to suit anyone's taste and budget. From breathtaking views of cascading falls to bed and breakfasts, there is something for everyone, our guide will help navigate you through the many choices organized by budget friendly, moderate and the more luxurious options. *Note: This is only a small snippet of the options available in Niagara Falls.

The Scottish Highlands, a rugged and enchanting region in the north of Scotland, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and traditional culture. Towering mountains, deep glens, and sparkling lochs characterize this wild and untamed terrain, offering endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure. Visitors can embark on scenic drives along the North Coast 500 route, hike through the majestic peaks of Ben Nevis or the Cairngorms, and cruise the mysterious waters of Loch Ness in search of the legendary monster. The Highlands are also steeped in history, with ancient castles, clan battlegrounds, and archaeological sites scattered throughout the landscape, telling tales of Scotland's turbulent past. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (museums and cultural venues, open squares, and others) - photo spots Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

A full two week itinerary travelling around the Nc500 with all the places pinned so it takes out the stress of planning and saves you months of research.

East Coast of Australia ( Grand barrer reef and more) - Unlimited access to the interactive map - Unlimited access to detailed information - More than 303 things to do including accommodation, activities, attractions, beaches, mountains, hikes, some secret places and more... - Unlimited access to several types of suggested routes - Direct links to service reservation pages - Different itinerary suggestions depending on your interests. - Recommendations

Paris is the French paradise for cœliac people. You can eat a gluten-free croissant, pain au chocolat or baguette, walking in the beautiful parisian streets. Recently, more and more gluten-free bakeries, restaurants and coffee shops are opening in the capital. Just for you, I gathered them in this guide. Enjoy your gluten-free Parisian trip!

Paris est un paradis pour les cœliaques. Vous pouvez manger un croissant, un pain au chocolat ou une baguette sans gluten en vous promenant dans les belles rues parisiennes. Depuis peu, de plus en plus de boulangeries, restaurants et cafés sans gluten ont ouvert leurs portes dans la capitale. Je les ai rassemblées dans ce guide, rien que pour vous. Toutes les adresses sont sans gluten (sauf deux). Profitez bien de votre voyage 100% sans gluten !

Paris is the French paradise for cœliac people. You can eat a gluten-free croissant, pain au chocolat or baguette, walking in the beautiful parisian streets. Recently, more and more gluten-free bakeries, restaurants and coffee shops are opening in the capital. Just for you, I gathered them in this guide. All the addresses are gluten-free (except two). Enjoy your gluten-free Parisian trip!

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day adventure through Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns, Australia. Discover the iconic Sydney Opera House, witness the penguin parade in Melbourne, and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of these captivating cities and breathtaking natural wonders.

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and sustainability in Queensland. The bustling river city of Brisbane and surrounds offer breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and warm hospitality. And by choosing sustainable travel options you can make a positive impact on the environment and local communities. Explore the many ways you can travel responsibly in Queensland and enjoy a truly rewarding journey. Queensland happens to be home-base to two world leaders in sustainable tourism accreditation - EarthCheck and Ecotourism Australia. So, it's no wonder that you'll find some outstanding tourism operators in Australia's sunshine state, and home to the Great Barrier Reef. While this guide focuses on Brisbane and surrounds, stay tuned for future guides on more iconic Queensland destinations like the Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas, Cairns and Townsville. We ❤️ QLD!! If you need more tips or suggestions, please do reach out to us. We're here to help. A quick call or email is absolutely free-of-charge. e: info@ecoconscioustravel.com.au