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Exploring the South Downs National Park: a short guide
Europe, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 4/25/18 Europe, United Kingdom The Common Wanderer 4/25/18

Exploring the South Downs National Park: a short guide

Recently, we spent a few days exploring the breathtaking South Downs National Park with Columbia and National Parks UK. This short guide gives you the lowdown on how to get there, where to stay, and our favourite places to see in the South Downs.

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10+ Incredible Porto Airbnbs
Portugal, Europe The Common Wanderer 3/28/18 Portugal, Europe The Common Wanderer 3/28/18

10+ Incredible Porto Airbnbs

From urban lofts to rustic old-world getaways; when it comes to beautiful airbnbs, Porto has it all. We've rounded up our picks of the best Porto Airbnbs you can stay in for under £100!

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Porto Photo Diary: 31 Amazing Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit
Photography, Portugal, Europe The Common Wanderer 3/25/18 Photography, Portugal, Europe The Common Wanderer 3/25/18

Porto Photo Diary: 31 Amazing Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit

Porto is a city made for photography, from the famous Douro river to the historic Ribeira district, the architecture to the authentic Portuguese way of life. This is our Porto photo diary, with 31 amazing photos to inspire you to book your own visit to this charming city. 

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How to Enjoy the Perfect Weekend Break in Porto
Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 3/19/18 Europe, Portugal The Common Wanderer 3/19/18

How to Enjoy the Perfect Weekend Break in Porto

Looking for the perfect Porto itinerary for your next weekend trip? Our Porto city break guide has you covered, with everything from where to eat, the best things to see and do, and where to stay!

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Your ultimate guide to Gammelstad church town in Swedish Lapland
Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 12/20/17 Europe, Sweden The Common Wanderer 12/20/17

Your ultimate guide to Gammelstad church town in Swedish Lapland

From what to see, where to stay, and how to get there: this is our ultimate guide to Swedish Lapland's Gammelstad Church town

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How to spend the perfect weekend exploring Hamburg's Christmas markets
Europe, Hamburg The Common Wanderer 12/13/17 Europe, Hamburg The Common Wanderer 12/13/17

How to spend the perfect weekend exploring Hamburg's Christmas markets

Don't know your Santa Pauli from your Roncalli when it comes to festive Hamburg? Don't worry, our Hamburg Christmas market weekend guide has you covered.

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The freedom to roam: rediscovering nature in Swedish Lapland
Europe, Featured, Sweden The Common Wanderer 12/5/17 Europe, Featured, Sweden The Common Wanderer 12/5/17

The freedom to roam: rediscovering nature in Swedish Lapland

From the ancient freedom to roam law to the bond between man and wild in Swedish Lapland, this is our tale of rediscovering nature in the Arctic North.

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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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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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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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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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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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Our 9 favourite things to see and do in Santander, Spain
Europe, Spain, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 7/11/17 Europe, Spain, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 7/11/17

Our 9 favourite things to see and do in Santander, Spain

Our guide to the best things to do in Santander, Spain. Includes the best day trips from Santander, tapas, beaches, and more.

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Santander itinerary: how to spend a perfect weekend break in Santander, Spain
Europe, Spain, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 7/4/17 Europe, Spain, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 7/4/17

Santander itinerary: how to spend a perfect weekend break in Santander, Spain

A Spanish city filled with amazing beaches, incredible food, and friendly locals. Visit Santander for a 48-hour getaway and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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7 amazing European destinations you must visit this summer
Europe, Inspiration The Common Wanderer 6/26/17 Europe, Inspiration The Common Wanderer 6/26/17

7 amazing European destinations you must visit this summer

Visiting Europe this summer? Find out what should be on your European bucket list, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Romania!

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11 incredibly useful things to know before visiting Bucharest, Romania
Europe, Romania, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 6/7/17 Europe, Romania, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 6/7/17

11 incredibly useful things to know before visiting Bucharest, Romania

Our 11 essential things you need to know before visiting Romania, Europe's new capital of cool. Includes travel tips, costs, transport guide and more.

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Catching the draft: understanding Bucharest through its communist past
Europe, Featured, Romania The Common Wanderer 6/5/17 Europe, Featured, Romania The Common Wanderer 6/5/17

Catching the draft: understanding Bucharest through its communist past

Bucharest, a city of contrasts with a complex history. Read our quest to understand the Bucharest of today through its communist past.

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Top 9 things to do in Bucharest, Romania's hip capital city
Europe, Featured, Romania The Common Wanderer 5/31/17 Europe, Featured, Romania The Common Wanderer 5/31/17

Top 9 things to do in Bucharest, Romania's hip capital city

Our list of the top 9 things to do in Romania's gritty capital city, Bucharest. Includes everything from hidden beer gardens to city walking tours.

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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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