You’ve chosen a destination both great and off the beaten track, now you need to get down to planning your trip. Allow my travel guides help you find the must see places, alongside the hidden gems you won’t find in your typical guide book…
The Ultimate Alternative Boquete Travel Guide: Hotels, Hiking & Things to Do
Everything you need to plan the perfect nature escape in Panama. Everything you need to plan the perfect nature escape, including the best things to do in Boquete, where to stay, unique tours and why Boquete is worth visiting. Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a…
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The Alternative Cappadocia Travel Guide: Hotels, Hidden Valleys & More Than Just Balloon Rides
Boutique cave hotels, hidden valleys and unforgettable experiences beyond Cappadocia’s famous hot air balloons If you’ve ever visited — or even considered visiting Türkiye — chances are Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum or the Turkish Riviera have crossed your radar. And for good reason; they’re all fantastic destinations. But tucked away in the middle of this vast…
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The Best Things to Do in Bocas del Toro for Couples: Hotels, Beaches & Island Hopping
Everything you need to plan the perfect Caribbean escape in Panama. Everything you need to plan the perfect Caribbean escape, including the best things to do in Bocas Del Toro, where to stay, the best island-hopping tours and why Bocas del Toro completely exceeded my expectations. Some links on this website are affiliate links. This…
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Saccharum Resort Madeira Review: Is This the Best Hotel in Madeira?
Everything you need to know before booking, including rooms, pools, restaurants, location, prices and whether I’d stay here again. If you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Madeira that combines spectacular scenery with easy access to some of the island’s best hikes and adventures, Saccharum Resort Madeira might just be the perfect choice. We stayed…
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The Alternative Sweden Road Trip: A 10-Day Itinerary Across Sweden’s Coast, Forests & Hidden Gems
A 10-Day Sweden Itinerary Beyond Stockholm I’ll be the first to admit I’m a self confessed road trip addict. Pre-pandemic we had a hum dinger of one planned through the Norwegian fjords from Bergen through to Oslo and then heading south down the Swedish coast. As we well know, Covid had other plans and we…
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The Ultimate 10-Day California Road Trip (Hotels, Route & Tips)
10-Day California Road Trip Itinerary: Coast, Mountains & Wine Country Disclaimer: I can’t really claim this destination is off the beaten track or under the radar. However, it’s simply too good not to write about. If you’re planning a California road trip, chances are you’ve already come across countless itineraries focused on Highway 1. And…
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10 Days in Panama Itinerary: Jungle Adventures, Caribbean Islands & Boutique Hotels
I’ve been lucky enough to visit some pretty amazing places in my lifetime, but I’d go as far as to put Panama in my top 5 all time trips (if you are interested, check out my top 5 here). Why do I love it so much? Panama truly embodies everything katethegreatexplorer is about…it can be…
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7 Day Slovenia Itinerary: Europe’s Hidden Gem Road Trip 2026
If you’ve landed on Slovenia as your next European trip, you’ve made an excellent choice! Or if you are still deciding, let my 7 day Slovenia Itinerary show you why Slovenia remains my ultimate favourite hidden gem destination in Europe. It’s a country big enough to offer diversity and no end to natural beauty, but…
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Madeira Island Travel Guide: What I Loved, Where I Stayed, The Best Hikes & Things to Do
Long branded as the destination for the older generation, I’m here to bust the myth that you have to be 50+ to fall in love with this island. In this Madeira Island travel guide, I’m sharing my experience exploring its dramatic landscapes, unforgettable hikes, and surprisingly diverse scenery. In fact, hats off to the older…
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