6 unexpected reasons to visit an underrated city like Birmingham

6 unexpected reasons to visit an underrated city like Birmingham

Europe, Plan Your Next Epic Trip, United Kingdom
How many of you have ever considered visiting Birmingham, the UK's second-biggest city? Birmingham's reputation is not the best, making the city one of the most underrated locations in England. But why should you visit Birmingham? Let's explore 6 good reasons why Birmingham should be added to your travel list.  Where is Birmingham located? Birmingham is located in the West Midlands region, in England, and is only 160 km away from London. Its proximity to London makes Birmingham one of the best locations for people commuting to London. Interesting Fact: A train trip from Birmingham to London takes a little over 1h. Since the average commuting time in the UK is 58.4 minutes, a train journey from Birmingham to London is considered an average trip. Understanding where Birmingham's poor reputation…
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Is Kosovo safe to visit? Confessions of a solo female traveller

Is Kosovo safe to visit? Confessions of a solo female traveller

Europe, Kosovo, Plan Your Next Epic Trip
Is Kosovo safe to visit? I think it's one of the questions most travellers ask themselves. In short, I would say Kosovo, including Pristina, are pretty safe. I travelled to Pristina as a solo female traveller, and except for some stares (pretty common in this part of Europe), everything went quite smooth.  If safety is something you really pay attention to when deciding where to travel next, I also recommend checking out: Stay safe in India and plan a good Golden Triangle Itinerary with these steps! (more…)
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8 stunning tourist sights you cannot miss out on next time you visit Malta

8 stunning tourist sights you cannot miss out on next time you visit Malta

Europe, Malta, Plan Your Next Epic Trip
In this blog post, I will present 8 of the most stunning tourist sights in Malta. Make sure you do check them out if you travel to Malta any time soon. A couple of years ago, I was extremely fortunate to live in Malta for 3 months. Thanks to this, I got to know the country very well and covered pretty much all the tourist sights. As I know most of you will consider Malta for your upcoming summer holiday, you might be interested in what else is there to visit on top of swimming and going to the beach. Malta is a small European island in the Mediterranean Sea. It's a former British colony and an EU member. The country has 2 official languages: English and Maltese. The Maltese…
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