‘Overtourism’ is a bit of a buzzword in the travel community at the minute. I recently attended the Traverse Travel Blogging Conference in Italy and a panel discussion on the final day focused largely on overtourism and what we, as…
Visiting a Long Neck Tribe in Thailand Ethically
‘Should I visit a Long Neck tribe in Thailand?’ has to be one of the most common questions backpackers ask themselves when they are planning their trips to Thailand. Much has been written about the controversial ‘Long Neck’ tribe villages…
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary – The Perfect Day Trip from Manchester
Ever since we adopted our cat Lucy (RIP beauty) from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary when I was just three years old, Bleakholt has always had a special place in my heart. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is a charity and farm dedicated to…
The Bear Sanctuary Prishtina – Everything You Need to Know
Unfortunately, the Balkans have a terrible history of bear cruelty. Up until very recently, it was common for restaurants to have bears in tiny cages as a way of attracting customers. These bears would live off sweets and bread…
